Tim Tebow sets record straight on 'rumor' of him speaking at RNC Tim Tebow (AP) Tim Tebow said he got off a flight from the Philippines on Thursday and was greeted by news that he was scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention. That was news to him as well. No, Tebow won’t be speaking at the Republican National Convention next week in Cleveland, as The New York Times … [Read more...]
Froome keeps the yellow jersey after dramatic tour stage (The Associated Press)
Froome keeps the yellow jersey after dramatic tour stage (The Associated Press) Fans celebrating Bastille Day created dramas at the Tour de France, causing a crash involving race leader Chris Froome that ensured it wasn't until hours after the 12th stage concluded that organizers decided the British rider could keep the yellow jersey. ''Mont Ventoux always throws up something different and … [Read more...]
76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league
76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league 9:48 PM ET Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown has defended Ben Simmons after NBA great Isiah Thomas slammed the Australian teenager for sitting out Summer League games. The 76ers opted not to play Simmons for a second consecutive day on Thursday when they took on the Brooklyn Nets. Brown said Simmons wanted to play, but after consulting with … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Gordon's 'snub,' tires and midweek races
Happy Hour: Gordon's 'snub,' tires and midweek races Don’t get worked up about Jeff Gordon not getting an Espy (Getty Images). It’s time for Happy Hour. As always, tweet us your thoughts or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you want to participate. @NickBromberg how bad was the Jeff Gordon snub for the Icon award last night at the ESPYs? — Save A Click NASCAR … [Read more...]
Conley: Big contract won't change my game
Conley: Big contract won't change my game 8:48 PM ET Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis Grizzlies wanted to keep Mike Conley so much that they gave their veteran point guard the richest contract in NBA history. For Conley, the basketball -- and pressure -- is in his court after signing a five-year, $153 million deal Thursday. Conley's play will be closely monitored during an … [Read more...]
Watch as Troon brings golf's mightiest to their knees
Watch as Troon brings golf's mightiest to their knees Your browser does not support iframes. Here’s the trick about the British Open: if the weather doesn’t get you, the course will. On a day when the sun shone bright and the wind remained calm, the ground game at Royal Troon stepped up to take up the slack. Waist-deep rough … fences and railways hemming in the fairways … bunkers deep … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss New Hampshire due to concussion concerns
Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss New Hampshire due to concussion concerns Junior missed two races in 2012 because of concussions (Getty). Dale Earnhardt Jr. won’t drive at New Hampshire on Sunday on the advice of a neurologist because of concussion concerns. A statement from Hendrick Motorsports said Junior didn’t feel well entering the last Sprint Cup race at Kentucky. The race before Kentucky, … [Read more...]
Eric Staal on scoring struggles, pay cuts and Bruce Boudreau (Puck Daddy Q&A)
Eric Staal on scoring struggles, pay cuts and Bruce Boudreau (Puck Daddy Q&A) Photo of Eric Staal via Minnesota Wild on Twitter In NHL unrestricted free agency it was important for Eric Staal to not choose a team on the West Coast. If that happened, his father Henry would have been forced watch hockey almost all night in his Thunder Bay, Ontario home between Eric and his two younger brothers … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: Get ready for some bad Rams offense, L.A.
2016 NFL Preview: Get ready for some bad Rams offense, L.A. Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2016 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 6, the day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason. Southern California seems very excited to have the Los Angeles Rams … [Read more...]
Report: Red Sox acquire Drew Pomeranz from Padres
Report: Red Sox acquire Drew Pomeranz from Padres (Getty Images) The pitching-needy Boston Red Sox have struck a trade with the San Diego Padres, acquiring left-hander Drew Pomeranz on Thursday. The trade was first reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Boston Herald reports that Anderson Espinoza, the Red Sox’s top pitching prospect, is headed to San Diego. [Join a Yahoo Daily … [Read more...]