Mario Balotelli’s future is away from Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp Liverpool (AFP) – Italian striker Mario Balotelli’s unhappy spell at English Premier League side Liverpool is over, with manager Jurgen Klopp saying Wednesday he should find a new team. Balotelli, 25, has scored only four times for Liverpool since Klopp’s predecessor Brendan Rodgers bought him from Manchester City in 2014. He was … [Read more...]
Warriors owner's retort to Silver's superteam angst: 'Let them talk'
Warriors owner's retort to Silver's superteam angst: 'Let them talk' 1:00 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live NBA commissioner Adam Silver is clearly not a fan of Kevin Durant heading to the Golden State Warriors, even though it was all above board. But … [Read more...]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the key to Tom Brady's short-term fate – NBCSports.com
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the key to Tom Brady's short-term fate - NBCSports.com Getty ImagesWith the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit denying Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s request for a rehearing, his only recourse at this point is to file an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. While Brady’s camp hasn’t said with clarity whether an appeal will be filed, attorney Ted Olson … [Read more...]
In wake of Durant to Warriors, Adam Silver vows to fix broken NBA labor deal – CBSSports.com
In wake of Durant to Warriors, Adam Silver vows to fix broken NBA labor deal - CBSSports.com They say it's so hot in Las Vegas you could fry an egg on the pavement outside the Thomas & Mack Center, where the NBA is holding its annual Summer League. For the record, that's not true; our brains fried from too much basketball, intrepid NBA communications guru Joanna Shapiro and I tried that a … [Read more...]
Angelo Que cites Zika in pulling out of Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Angelo Que cites Zika in pulling out of Olympics (Yahoo Sports) TROON, Scotland (AP) -- Angelo Que of the Philippines has become the 20th male golfer to pull out of the Olympics. … [Read more...]
Sagan wins stage ahead of Froome in breakaway (The Associated Press)
Sagan wins stage ahead of Froome in breakaway (The Associated Press) MONTPELLIER, France (AP) -- Peter Sagan won the windy 11th stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday after getting in a late four-man breakaway that also included overall leader Chris Froome. … [Read more...]
Delaney: Transfer values rise, fall at Euros
Delaney: Transfer values rise, fall at Euros 8:12 AM GMT Miguel Delaney With the way modern clubs conduct their scouting these days, it is very difficult for any player to be an unknown breakout star at a tournament featuring the world's top teams, such as Euro 2016. However, individual performances can still bring considerable change in a player's value, as we've seen with these 10 players. … [Read more...]
NBA looks to curb 'hack' strategy with rule tweak
NBA looks to curb 'hack' strategy with rule tweak 2:47 AM ET Ohm YoungmisukESPN Staff Writer Close Ohm Youngmisuk has covered the Giants, Jets and the NFL since 2006. Prior to that, he covered the Nets, Knicks and the NBA for nearly a decade. He joined ESPNNewYork.com after working at the New York Daily News for almost 12 years and is a graduate of Michigan State University.Follow him … [Read more...]
Who's on the hot seat in all eight NFL divisions – ESPN
Who's on the hot seat in all eight NFL divisions - ESPN 7:27 AM ET ESPN.com staff This summer, NFL Nation reporters are answering the biggest questions for every team in divisional roundtables. Wednesday's question: Which player, coach or general manager is on the hottest seat? AFC East | AFC North | AFC South | AFC WestNFC East | NFC North | NFC South | NFC West Mike Rodak, Buffalo … [Read more...]
Silver: Impact of Durant joining GSW a concern
Silver: Impact of Durant joining GSW a concern 9:17 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM LAS VEGAS -- NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed concern about the impact of Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors and indicated that changes are needed in the … [Read more...]