Padres dump Hector Olivera quickly after acquiring him for Matt Kemp Hector Olivera appeared in 30 games with the Braves over the past two seasons. (AP) The San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves agreed to swap one regret for another on Saturday. According to David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the Padres have traded veteran outfielder Matt Kemp to Atlanta in exchange for … [Read more...]
Bucks sign Draft picks Maker, Brogdon – NBA.com (blog)
Bucks sign Draft picks Maker, Brogdon - NBA.com (blog) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have signed 2016 NBA Draft picks Thon Maker (10th overall) and Malcolm Brogdon (36th overall), General Manager John Hammond announced Saturday. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed in accordance with team policy.Maker played two seasons for the Athlete Institute Academy in Mono, Ontario, which plays in the … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Bucks sign draft picks Thon Maker, Malcolm Brogdon – FOXSports.com
Milwaukee Bucks sign draft picks Thon Maker, Malcolm Brogdon - FOXSports.com The Milwaukee Bucks have signed draft picks Thon Maker and Malcolm Brogdon, the team announced Saturday. Maker, 19, was the 10th overall pick in the first round of this year's draft. He played played two seasons for the Athlete Institute Academy in Mono, Ontario, and was league MVP this past season. The 7-foot-1 South … [Read more...]
Celtic’s Rodgers upbeat despite Barcelona defeat
Celtic’s Rodgers upbeat despite Barcelona defeat Dublin (AFP) – Brendan Rodgers remains optimistic about Celtic’s Champions League hopes even after seeing his side beaten 3-1 by Spanish giants Barcelona in a Dublin friendly. Luis Enrique’s side scored three first-half goals through Arda Turan, Munir El Haddadi and an Efe Ambrose own-goal, to cancel out Leigh Griffiths’s 29th-minute strike. … [Read more...]
NWHL free agency deadline looms, USWNT players unsigned
NWHL free agency deadline looms, USWNT players unsigned The NWHL could be facing its first labor battle as the deadline for free agency nears a close on Sunday, July 31. As of the evening of July 30, the league has 17 total spots over four teams left to fill. They could easily fill the paid positions with any number of the unsigned players from the inaugural season, and would have done so by … [Read more...]
USA Basketball’s airplane karaoke session is as awesome as it sounds
USA Basketball’s airplane karaoke session is as awesome as it sounds Team USA Basketball had quite the airplane karaoke session. (AP) Olympic glory is nice, but hanging with your friends on your way to the Olympics is just as fun – especially when you’re Team USA Basketball. After dismantling Venezuela in an exhibition game in Chicago, 80-45, the men’s USA Basketball team boarded a flight … [Read more...]
Michael Jordan still shows no mercy on a basketball court
Michael Jordan still shows no mercy on a basketball court 8:48 PM ET Andrew SmithESPN Editor Michael Jordan was never one to back down from a challenge on a basketball court, regardless of the opponent. At his Flight School camp this week, Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul tested Jordan's competitive nature when he created a simple game for Jordan with a very big reward. The rules were … [Read more...]
MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Mets join pursuit of Jay Bruce
MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Mets join pursuit of Jay Bruce The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on Aug. 1. If you missed any of Thursday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits. OFFENSE NEEDED: With Jonathan Lucroy looking less likely for the Mets, they’ve now become … [Read more...]
Storms halt PGA Championship on Saturday
Storms halt PGA Championship on Saturday SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — The third round of the PGA Championship was suspended at 2:14 p.m. on Saturday, anticipating dangerous weather moving in the area. The forecast for Baltusrol and the surrounding area suggests rain could be a threat for several hours, though PGA of America officials announced they anticipated a one-hour delay. Co-leaders Jimmy … [Read more...]
Messi quiet but Barcelona stroll past Celtic
Messi quiet but Barcelona stroll past Celtic Dublin (AFP) – A blond-haired Lionel Messi failed to get on the scoresheet but it hardly mattered as under-strength Barcelona taught Celtic a footballing lesson in a Dublin friendly on Saturday. Strikes by Arda Turan and Munir El Haddadi, and an own goal by Efe Ambrose — all before the break — were enough to earn a 3-1 victory for Luis Garcia’s men in … [Read more...]