Sager gets Jimmy V Award: 'I will keep fighting' 10:59 PM ET ESPN.com news services Turner Sports reporter Craig Sager received the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at The ESPYS on Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Sager, effusive in his thanks and expression of gratitude to his family, friends, colleagues and ESPN, took the stage after a video narrative and tribute that brought him to tears … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 15 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 15 - Fantasy CPR College Football Preview: Top 5 Fantasy Running Backs by Matt Rogers Jul 11, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; National League outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) of the Miami Marlins at bat in the quarterfinals during the All Star Game home run derby at PetCo Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots … [Read more...]
Five leading candidates for England manager
Five leading candidates for England manager London (AFP) – AFP Sports looks at the five leading candidates for the England manager’s job vacated by Roy Hodgson when he resigned after losing to Iceland at Euro 2016 (according to the bookmakers): Sam Allardyce (Sunderland) odds 2/5 on The one surefire candidate as his club helpfully revealed on Wednesday he had held talks with the three wise men … [Read more...]
Curry, Arrieta take home early ESPY awards
Curry, Arrieta take home early ESPY awards 9:00 PM ET ESPN.com news services The first award of the 2016 ESPYS was given to Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry for best record-breaking performance. The reigning two-time NBA MVP, Curry broke his own record for most made 3-pointers in a season as the Warriors went on to win an NBA-record 73 regular season games. "We had a great year, we got … [Read more...]
NBA stars call on athletes to promote change
NBA stars call on athletes to promote change 8:59 PM ET ESPN.com news services Four of sport's biggest stars used the opening moments of Wednesday night's ESPYS broadcast as a call to promote social change. Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James took the stage together at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles and urged their fellow athletes to be active socially. NBA MVP … [Read more...]
Five NFL Veterans With New Teams To Watch In 2016 – Battle Red Blog (blog)
Five NFL Veterans With New Teams To Watch In 2016 - Battle Red Blog (blog) The guys that carry the ball draw everyone's attention. Here are the skill players on new teams that Matt Weston is most excited to watch in 2016. Football used to be a game composed of teams until fantasy football went from a nerd-filled niche to a staple of sports fandom. The spread of point-collecting transformed the … [Read more...]
NHL's new Las Vegas team hires George McPhee as first GM: 5 things to know – CBSSports.com
NHL's new Las Vegas team hires George McPhee as first GM: 5 things to know - CBSSports.com George McPhee, former general manager of the Washington Capitals, was introduced as the first ever general manager of the NHL's Las Vegas expansion franchise Wednesday during a press conference at T-Mobile Arena. McPhee spent 17 years with the Capitals before being relieved of his duties following the … [Read more...]
Fun out of fundamental: Duncan explains choice
Fun out of fundamental: Duncan explains choice 5:50 PM ET Michael C. WrightESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPN in 2010 Previously covered Bears for ESPN.com Played college football at West Texas A&M SAN ANTONIO -- Spurs power forward Tim Duncan spoke for the first time on Wednesday since announcing his retirement two days prior, expounding upon his 19-year NBA career, and explaining why … [Read more...]
Sydney the kid’s whirlwind summer culminates at Rio Games (Yahoo Sports)
Sydney the kid's whirlwind summer culminates at Rio Games (Yahoo Sports) Willie McLaughlin qualified for the 400-meter semifinals at the 1984 U.S. trials, but didn't make the Olympic team. Mary McLaughlin, who works at Rutgers University, is a former runner, too. McLaughlin couldn't have predicted she would be in Rio. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome on the attack again as Sagan takes another stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome on the attack again as Sagan takes another stage (Reuters) (Adds quotes, detail) * Froome attacks on the flat * Sagan wins after bold move 12km from the line * Rodriguez loses over a minute By Julien Pretot MONTPELLIER, France, July 13 (Reuters) - Chris Froome showed again he will attack his rivals on every terrain as the Briton extended his overall lead in the Tour de … [Read more...]