John Calipari sends heartfelt letter to missing man's kids John Calipari found a thoughtful way to provide comfort to a Kentucky family rocked by tragedy this month. The Kentucky coach sent a letter and autographed picture to the three young sons of a Wildcats fan who has been missing for nearly two weeks. A photo of the letter, via Nation of Blue, is below: Calipari’s letter arrived … [Read more...]
US boxer Mikaela Mayer found life direction in the ring (Yahoo Sports)
US boxer Mikaela Mayer found life direction in the ring (Yahoo Sports) Mikaela Mayer knew she was better than the high school burnout that she was in danger of becoming. ''All I cared about was my friends, and going out and partying, and being a young, cool teenager,'' Mayer said. Instead of driving past it again, Mayer and a friend went inside. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour de France continues in sober mood after Nice attack (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour de France continues in sober mood after Nice attack (Reuters) * Famous bike race seen as vulnerable to possible attack * After crisis meeting, officials decide to go ahead * Froome: "just could not believe the images ... horrific" (Adds rider quotes) By Julien Pretot BOURG-SAINT-ANDEOL, France, July 15 (Reuters) - The Tour de France continued in a low-key but defiant mood … [Read more...]
Dimitri Payet pledges future ‘100%’ to West Ham
Dimitri Payet pledges future ‘100%’ to West Ham London (AFP) – France playmaker Dimitri Payet handed West Ham a huge boost ahead of the new Premier League season by telling the club he is “100 per cent staying” with the Hammers. Payet had been linked with a move away from West Ham after backing up a superb debut season in England with several impressive performances for his country as France … [Read more...]
Brad Keselowski saves enough fuel to win at Kentucky
Brad Keselowski saves enough fuel to win at Kentucky Your browser does not support iframes. Brad Keselowski won a week ago at Daytona through pure domination. Saturday night at Kentucky, he won thanks to a nifty strategy ploy. The race’s final caution came on lap 194 of 267 as teams were on the precipice of making it to the race’s 400-mile distance on one more pit stop. As the entire field … [Read more...]
Podcasts: Podcast: AFC Camp Preview
Podcasts: Podcast: AFC Camp Preview For the next two episodes of the podcast, Patrick Daugherty and Raymond Summerlin are previewing the most important fantasy storylines heading into training camp. This week they tackle the AFC. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review, and of course, you can contact the show at [email protected] or on Twitter @JoshNorris or @TessQuinlan Subscribe via … [Read more...]
Why Mike Conley can’t celebrate the richest deal in NBA history
Why Mike Conley can’t celebrate the richest deal in NBA history Mike Conley signed a five-year, $153 million contract to remain with the Grizzlies. (Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images) It’s hard to imagine someone feeling anything other than elation after landing the biggest contract in NBA history. To hear Mike Conley tell it, though, he’s been having a hard time kicking up his heels. [Follow … [Read more...]
76ers sign Saric two years after acquiring rights
76ers sign Saric two years after acquiring rights 5:52 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have signed international prospect Dario Saric two years after they acquired his rights on a draft-night deal. Saric was originally drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 12th overall pick of the 2014 NBA draft and he was quickly traded to the Sixers for Elfrid Payton. Dario … [Read more...]
Jake Diekman's break from all his worries leads to DL stint
Jake Diekman's break from all his worries leads to DL stint Texas Rangers reliever Jake Diekman visited Cheers in Boston just before the All-Star break and purchased a souvenir glass mug from the iconic landmark where the hit sitcom of the 1980s and early 1990s was based. Now it’s costing him time on the disabled list. Diekman suffered a cut on his left index finger — that’s his pitching … [Read more...]
Duke picks Jefferson, Jones, Allen as team captains – Bloomington Pantagraph
Duke picks Jefferson, Jones, Allen as team captains - Bloomington Pantagraph DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke has picked Amile Jefferson, Matt Jones and Grayson Allen as its captains this season. Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the selections Friday. Jefferson will be a team captain for the third time in his five seasons at Duke while Jones was picked for the second time and Allen is a captain for … [Read more...]