Joel Embiid’s healthy enough to beat Justin Bieber at arm wrestling Joel Embiid isn’t trying to hear you, Justin Bieber. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Good news, you guys: Joel Embiid is officially healthy enough to beat a Canadian pop star in an arm-wrestling match. [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] Taste the fury, Justin Bieber: Video of Justin Bieber … [Read more...]
Japanese Buddhist priest contemplates canoe gold in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Japanese Buddhist priest contemplates canoe gold in Rio (Yahoo Sports) When he's not chanting and living the austere life of a Buddhist priest, Kazuki Yazawa contemplates Olympic gold. The 27-year-old Yazawa will represent Japan in canoe slalom at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics where he hopes to use his mental toughness and skill to bring home a medal. Yazawa wakes up before dawn every day - … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: ‘I can no longer stay silent'
Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: ‘I can no longer stay silent' Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan answers a question during an Oct. 28, 2014, news conference. (AP/Chuck Burton) For years, Michael Jordan has taken criticism from those who’d wished one of the most famous, visible, wealthy and powerful athletes in the world would use his considerable public profile and … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Picks For July 25 – Fantasy CPR
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Iowa State DB Nigel Tribune arrested for OWI
Iowa State DB Nigel Tribune arrested for OWI Iowa State dB Nigel Tribune (34) has started 26 games in three seasons. (AP Photo/Justin Hayworth) A starter on Iowa State’s defense was arrested over the weekend. According to the Des Moines Register, defensive back Nigel Tribune was booked for OWI early Sunday morning in Ames. Police said Tribune, a senior cornerback, was driving without his … [Read more...]
Team USA is so talented it's impossible to tell how good it is
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Amid heavy criticism, WNBA rescinds players’ warmup shirt fines
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Videos: Steph Curry, Justin Timberlake and Carlton are the best of golf buds
Videos: Steph Curry, Justin Timberlake and Carlton are the best of golf buds Alfonso Ribeiro, Justin Timberlake and Stephen Curry are the three best friends anybody could have. (NBC Sports screenshot) Two-time reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry listed rehab from recent ankle and knee injuries chief among his reasons to forego Team USA service at the 2016 Summer Olympics, but that didn’t stop … [Read more...]
5-at-10: Weekend winners and losers; Hall of Fame change?, Rushmores of worst anthems and Generals – Chattanooga Times Free Press
5-at-10: Weekend winners and losers; Hall of Fame change?, Rushmores of worst anthems and Generals - Chattanooga Times Free Press Morning. We're back in town, which is kind of a rarity. So far this month — today is the 25th — we have slept in Tennessee six nights, Florida seven nights and Alabama 11 nights. Home is where the car is apparently. Let'd do this, and a quick thanks to the long-time … [Read more...]
Karolyis’ Texas ranch flips to USA Gymnastics after Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Karolyis' Texas ranch flips to USA Gymnastics after Rio (Yahoo Sports) The face at the top of U.S. women's gymnastics will change next month when longtime national team coordinator Martha Karolyi retires following the Summer Olympics. USA Gymnastics has reached an agreement with Karolyi and husband Bela to purchase the training facility the couple owns in Huntsville, Texas. Financial terms … [Read more...]