Ronaldo opens own “CR7” hotel, gives name to airport Funchal (Portugal) (AFP) – Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo inaugurated his own hotel on Friday called “CR7” after his initials and shirt number, while the airport on his home island of Funchal was renamed in his honour. Just two weeks after leading Portugal to the Euro 2016 title in France, the national team skipper appeared on a terrace of … [Read more...]
Which NHL goal scorers were luckiest this season? (Trending Topics)
Which NHL goal scorers were luckiest this season? (Trending Topics) Joel Auerbach/Getty Images The concept of luck in hockey is a contentious one. Fans generally don’t like to hear that a goal was a result of a lucky bounce, or that an entire season’s worth of results — in terms of wins and losses — came because a team simply had the puck go their way for the majority of the year. After all, … [Read more...]
Report: Celtics 'will not give up much” for Jahlil Okafor in trade – CBSSports.com
Report: Celtics 'will not give up much" for Jahlil Okafor in trade - CBSSports.com The Celtics have proclaimed pretty loudly that they're still looking to make a big-time move. They landed Al Horford in free agency but are clearly looking to get into the super-team game. Jimmy Butler was a widely-rumored target though indications are that Chicago took him off the board for good on draft … [Read more...]
Reigning Olympic champ Uchimura eyes breakthrough for Japan (Yahoo Sports)
Reigning Olympic champ Uchimura eyes breakthrough for Japan (Yahoo Sports) Kohei Uchimura has nothing left to prove. Another Olympic all-around title to bookend the one the Japanese captured in London four years ago would settle the debate for now and perhaps for good. Japan ended a lengthy losing streak to rival China when it triumphed at the 2015 world championships. … [Read more...]
‘Never a quiet day’: Froome crashes but keeps yellow at Tour (The Associated Press)
'Never a quiet day': Froome crashes but keeps yellow at Tour (The Associated Press) SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France (AP) -- If Chris Froome wins the Tour de France on Sunday, it won't have been an easy ride to the Champs Elysees. Two days before the ceremonial ride to Paris, rain played havoc at the Tour, causing many crashes and reshuffling places in the general classification. ''A crash … [Read more...]
Crawford-Postol winner could be in line for Pacquiao bout (The Associated Press)
Crawford-Postol winner could be in line for Pacquiao bout (The Associated Press) It's a fight few people will see, which says nothing about the talents of Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol. ''When someone like Viktor comes in daily and gives you everything in the gym you cannot help but root for him,'' Roach said. … [Read more...]
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott denies domestic violence claims to police: report
Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott denies domestic violence claims to police: report Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Ezekiel Elliot was named a suspect in a domestic violence police report by a woman believed to be his girlfriend, according to TMZ Sports. TMZ reported that it obtained the police report from the incident in which Elliott claims he never hit the woman. The NFL will look into the … [Read more...]
The Mavs might not be going anywhere, but neither is Dirk Nowitzki
The Mavs might not be going anywhere, but neither is Dirk Nowitzki Dirk Nowitzki will stay in the spotlight in Dallas. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The last two times he has hit free agency, Dirk Nowitzki has re-upped with the Dallas Mavericks on multi-year contracts that came in well below the top dollar he could have commanded. All told, the 7-foot sharpshooter left an estimated $88 … [Read more...]
Hornets co-owner rips NBA, pols for All-Star exit in wild email
Hornets co-owner rips NBA, pols for All-Star exit in wild email The NBA on Thursday followed through on multiple previous threats by announcing it was pulling the 2017 NBA All-Star Game out of Charlotte in opposition to House Bill 2, a law passed in March by North Carolina legislators and signed by Republican Gov. Pat McCrory that reversed a Charlotte city ordinance expanding rights and … [Read more...]
A Hornets owner blasts NBA, city for ASG move
A Hornets owner blasts NBA, city for ASG move 4:18 PM ET ESPN.com news services After the NBA moved the 2017 All-Star Game from Charlotte, North Carolina, because of the league's objection to the state's House Bill 2, the league issued a statement supporting the Hornets. However, one of the team's owners is not ready to praise the decision. Hornets co-owner Felix Sabates sent an email to the … [Read more...]