Demba Ba’s Shanghai derby leg-break ‘could end career’ Shanghai (AFP) – Former Chelsea striker Demba Ba suffered a horror broken leg in the Shanghai derby at the weekend, with his coach warning the injury could end the 31-year-old’s playing career. The Senegalese former Premier League marksman, who now plays for Shanghai Shenhua, tangled with Shanghai SIPG captain Sun Xiang as they both raced … [Read more...]
Summer league wrap up: Even in the offseason, NBA dominates – ESPN
Summer league wrap up: Even in the offseason, NBA dominates - ESPN 11:27 PM 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 … [Read more...]
Chronicles of Stanley: Crosby, Cup conquer Cole Harbour
Chronicles of Stanley: Crosby, Cup conquer Cole Harbour The Chronicles of Stanley is an occasional series this summer that tracks the Pittsburgh Penguins as they each get their special alone time with the Stanley Cup. Every time the winning captain gets his day with the Stanley Cup it is a special occasion. When Sidney Crosby is said captain it’s pretty much a province-wide holiday in Nova … [Read more...]