Torii Hunter calls for unity during Twins Hall of Fame speech Torii Hunter was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame on Saturday. (AP) Former major leaguer Torii Hunter is pleading for unity and togetherness amid divisive times in the United States. The longtime Minnesota Twins outfielder addressed fans during his acceptance speech into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday. His … [Read more...]
Felix Diaz unanimously outpoints Sammy Vasquez (The Associated Press)
Felix Diaz unanimously outpoints Sammy Vasquez (The Associated Press) Felix Diaz unanimously outpointed Sammy Vasquez on Saturday night in a super lightweight bout. The 10-round fight was initially announced as a majority draw, bringing boos from the Legacy Arena crowd. After a recount, Diaz (18-1) was ruled the winner, and Vasquez applauded him and pointed to Diaz when the final outcome … [Read more...]
Process is playing out as Hinkie envisioned – Philly.com
Process is playing out as Hinkie envisioned - Philly.com LAS VEGAS - Give Sam Hinkie credit. The former 76ers president of basketball operations and general manager is probably smiling somewhere. That's because he's far from surprised about the joy folks in Philadelphia are feeling about their hometown basketball team. Hinkie predicted this. It was part of "The Process." No one knows if the … [Read more...]
Indians turn to Jobu to help end Yan Gomes' slump
Indians turn to Jobu to help end Yan Gomes' slump Can the power of Jobu help the real-life Indians? (Major League) A few weeks ago we told you about Jason Kipnis and Mike Napoli building a clubhouse shrine to Jobu, the voodoo doll who belonged to Pedro Cerrano of the fictional Indians in the movie Major League. On Saturday, the real-life Indians looked to summon Jobu’s powers — even … [Read more...]
Ex-Mississippi State WR killed in shooting
Ex-Mississippi State WR killed in shooting Chris Smith had 109 career catches (Getty Images). Former Mississippi State wide receiver Chris Smith was killed Friday night in a shooting. He was 26. Smith was killed in Meridian, Mississippi at an apartment complex. Per WTOK, police are looking for a motive and suspect. Smith was a native of Meridian. “We are shocked and saddened by the tragic … [Read more...]
Mourinho off to winning start with Manchester United
Mourinho off to winning start with Manchester United Wigan (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho’s first game as manager of Manchester United ended in a short trip and comfortable 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Championship side Wigan Athletic at their DW Stadium on Saturday. Goals early in the second half from Will Keane and Andreas Pereira secured victory for United who parted company with … [Read more...]
Damian Lillard performs first rap concert to celebrate 26th birthday
Damian Lillard performs first rap concert to celebrate 26th birthday 5:38 PM ET Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard celebrated his 26th birthday in style, staging his first full-fledged live concert as his rapper persona Dame D.O.L.L.A. in Portland, Oregon, on Friday. One of the many highlights of the concert at the Crystal Ballroom was having teammate C.J. McCollum and the New Orleans … [Read more...]
Islanders' new owners willing to spend more for free agents – Newsday
Islanders' new owners willing to spend more for free agents - Newsday The first sign that things had changed with the Islanders was not this week, when new majority co-owner Jon Ledecky spoke boldly and loudly on making sure the team had every resource available to improve. No, it came in the opening minutes of free agency on July 1, the day that Ledecky and Scott Malkin took over … [Read more...]
British Open, final round: What to watch for
British Open, final round: What to watch for Your browser does not support iframes. The 145th British Open at Royal Troon has reached its final day, and after all the wind and rain and bunkers and gorse, we’re in for a treat. We’ve got two of the game’s finest at the top of the leaderboard, and stars both new and old lurking right on the margins. Here’s what to watch for during Sunday’s … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de Pologne classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de Pologne classification after stage 5 (Reuters) July 16 (Gracenote) - Classification from Tour de Pologne after Stage 5 on Saturday 1. Tim Wellens (Belgium / Lotto) 23:16:53" 2. Davide Formolo (Italy / Cannondale) +4:05" 3. Tiesj Benoot (Belgium / Lotto) +4:50" 4. Fabio Felline (Italy / Trek) +5:04" 5. Alberto Bettiol (Italy / Cannondale) +5:12" 6. Andrey Zeits … [Read more...]