Summer league wrapup: Even in the offseason, NBA dominates - ESPN 9:12 AM ET J.A. AdandeESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times LAS VEGAS -- Rarely have meaningless games felt so important. The takeaway from this year's Las Vegas NBA Summer League wasn't the winners and losers -- it was the interest. It helped carry the … [Read more...]
Bears position preview: Running backs – Chicago Tribune
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Marek Vs. Wyshynski: NHL vs. NBA; Tom Poraszka of General Fanager (Podcast)
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5-on-5: NBA's biggest heroes and villains of the summer
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DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 18 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 18 - Heavy.com With just 11 games being played today starting at 7:05, your options are going to be a little more limited today. But there are still a number of great players, if you look in the right places, that you can choose to get you big points for your daily DraftKings lineup, and maybe even a satisfying win. It's all about finding … [Read more...]
7 fearless MLB trade deadline predictions – FOXSports.com
7 fearless MLB trade deadline predictions - FOXSports.com Major League Baseball's Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline is creeping up on us and trade rumors are flying left and right as teams jockey into position for the home stretch of the season. The sellers have been identified — even if the teams themselves might not know it yet — and the buyers are plentiful. It's a great time to be moving … [Read more...]
Russia’s Putin orders government to tackle World Cup delays: RIA (Reuters)
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Soccer-Russia’s Putin orders government to tackle World Cup delays – RIA (Reuters)
Soccer-Russia's Putin orders government to tackle World Cup delays - RIA (Reuters) MOSCOW, July 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to take measures to eliminate delays on soccer World Cup-2018 preparations, RIA news agency reported on Monday. A total of eleven cities will host World Cup in 2018 in Russia, while not all the venues are yet ready for the … [Read more...]
Bears position preview: Defensive line – Chicago Tribune
Bears position preview: Defensive line - Chicago Tribune Biggest offseason developments: The Bears signed Akiem Hicks to a two-year, $10 million contract that includes $5.5 million guaranteed. They drafted Jonathan Bullard in the third round, No. 72 overall, out of Florida. Veteran end Jarvis Jenkins departed by signing a two-year, $7 million contract with the Jets in free agency. What to like: … [Read more...]
Pogba among stars not in Juve ICC squad
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