Previewing Eagles 2016 Training Camp: A to Z - NBC 10 Philadelphia [unable to retrieve full-text content]NBC 10 PhiladelphiaPreviewing Eagles 2016 Training Camp: A to ZNBC 10 Philadelphia2 pick – in game action. C – Cornerback. One of the more intriguing position groups on this team for a few reasons. It looks like one of the starting corner jobs is going to belong to free agent pickup Leodis … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant turns jeers to cheers, leads Team USA to lopsided exhibition victory
Kevin Durant turns jeers to cheers, leads Team USA to lopsided exhibition victory LOS ANGELES — In his first game at an NBA arena since he made the decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant was met with a cascade of boos Sunday after his name was announced in pre-game introductions for Team USA’s exhibition against China. The type of reaction, … [Read more...]
Manchester derby in China canned over weather
Manchester derby in China canned over weather Beijing (AFP) – Manchester United said on Monday that its pre-season friendly with Manchester City in Beijing has been cancelled after torrential rains soaked the turf at the Bird’s Nest Stadium venue. “Due to recent weather events, tournament organisers and participating clubs have decided to cancel tonight’s International Champions Cup game,” … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon share celebratory lap together after Brickyard 400
Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon share celebratory lap together after Brickyard 400 Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon took a lap after Sunday’s race (Getty). INDIANAPOLIS — Entering Sunday’s Brickyard 400, Tony Stewart said he was glad Jeff Gordon was returning to the Cup Series as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s substitute driver because Gordon would take some of the spotlight away. And following Sunday’s … [Read more...]
Activist: Athletes wield real power; action needed
Activist: Athletes wield real power; action needed 5:00 AM ET ESPN.com news services Prominent sociologist and civil-rights activist Dr. Harry Edwards says the efforts of superstars such as Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in using their platforms as a means for social change reflect an evolution in power among top black athletes but that action will be required to effect real change. Edwards, … [Read more...]
Ronaldo vs. UFC's Conor McGregor
Ronaldo vs. UFC's Conor McGregor 3:06 AM GMT Portugal and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo took time out during his post Euro 2016 holiday to drop by a gym in Las Vegas, to meet UFC fighter Conor McGregor on Sunday. McGregor is a month away from a return to the Octagon at UFC 202, where he will get a chance to avenge his crushing defeat at the hands of Nate Diaz. Great to see you … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Bregman Gets the Call
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Bregman Gets the Call It’s decision time. No, I’m not talking about the election. This is the week where teams will begin taking inventory of their assets (if they haven’t already), deciding whether to buy or sell at the trade deadline. Contending teams are usually the buyers, looking to fill a specific need before a postseason run. The sellers are rebuilding teams … [Read more...]
Did Aldon Smith post himself breaking NFL substance abuse policy on Periscope?
Did Aldon Smith post himself breaking NFL substance abuse policy on Periscope? Your browser does not support iframes. Oakland Raiders pass-rusher Aldon Smith is currently serving a one-year suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. So a recent video may get him in even more hot water with the league. CSNBayArea.com has uncovered an archived Periscope video that shows a man … [Read more...]
L.A. crowd boos KD, Green at U.S.-China game
L.A. crowd boos KD, Green at U.S.-China game 1:00 AM ET Ramona ShelburneESPN Senior Writer Close Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Durant and Draymond Green were booed by the sellout crowd at Staples Center before Team USA's 106-57 win over China on Sunday. They didn't notice. The U.S. team rolled to a second straight blowout … [Read more...]
Astros call up top prospect Alex Bregman after rout of Angels
Astros call up top prospect Alex Bregman after rout of Angels Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. You could argue that the Houston Astros won twice on Sunday. The first win came during a 13-3 rout … [Read more...]