Freddie Freeman has cancerous mole removed 'just in time' Freddie Freeman runs the bases after hitting a solo home run against the White Sox. (AP) Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman didn’t spend his All-Star break in the same relaxed state as many of his peers. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Freeman instead underwent a minor operation to have a cancerous … [Read more...]
Jimmie Johnson wins pole at New Hampshire
Jimmie Johnson wins pole at New Hampshire Jimmie Johnson has three wins at New Hampshire (Getty). There aren’t too many firsts left for six-time Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson to accomplish. Friday at New Hampshire was a first. Johnson posted the fastest lap in the third round of qualifying at New Hampshire to grab his 35th-career pole and his first at the 1.058-mile track. … [Read more...]
Buddy Hield is ready to get to work
Buddy Hield is ready to get to work 7:55 PM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. LAS VEGAS -- As Buddy Hield's range ballooned past the 3-point arc, his big smile winning over teammates and administrators alike around Oklahoma's Norman campus and becoming the avatar for all of college basketball, Lon Kruger made sure all that went … [Read more...]
Russia conquering Great Britain, as KHL expands to London
Russia conquering Great Britain, as KHL expands to London LONDON – O2 Arena on September 30, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) The Kontinental Hockey League continues to march across Europe and Asia, planting a flag in lucrative markets. First came Red Star Kunlun, a KHL team based in Beijing which will begin play next season. On Friday, KHL vice president George … [Read more...]
John Calipari sends heartfelt letter to missing man's kids
John Calipari sends heartfelt letter to missing man's kids John Calipari found a thoughtful way to provide comfort to a Kentucky family rocked by tragedy this month. The Kentucky coach sent a letter and autographed picture to the three young sons of a Wildcats fan who has been missing for nearly two weeks. A photo of the letter, via Nation of Blue, is below: Calipari’s letter arrived … [Read more...]
US boxer Mikaela Mayer found life direction in the ring (Yahoo Sports)
US boxer Mikaela Mayer found life direction in the ring (Yahoo Sports) Mikaela Mayer knew she was better than the high school burnout that she was in danger of becoming. ''All I cared about was my friends, and going out and partying, and being a young, cool teenager,'' Mayer said. Instead of driving past it again, Mayer and a friend went inside. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour de France continues in sober mood after Nice attack (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour de France continues in sober mood after Nice attack (Reuters) * Famous bike race seen as vulnerable to possible attack * After crisis meeting, officials decide to go ahead * Froome: "just could not believe the images ... horrific" (Adds rider quotes) By Julien Pretot BOURG-SAINT-ANDEOL, France, July 15 (Reuters) - The Tour de France continued in a low-key but defiant mood … [Read more...]
Dimitri Payet pledges future ‘100%’ to West Ham
Dimitri Payet pledges future ‘100%’ to West Ham London (AFP) – France playmaker Dimitri Payet handed West Ham a huge boost ahead of the new Premier League season by telling the club he is “100 per cent staying” with the Hammers. Payet had been linked with a move away from West Ham after backing up a superb debut season in England with several impressive performances for his country as France … [Read more...]
Brad Keselowski saves enough fuel to win at Kentucky
Brad Keselowski saves enough fuel to win at Kentucky Your browser does not support iframes. Brad Keselowski won a week ago at Daytona through pure domination. Saturday night at Kentucky, he won thanks to a nifty strategy ploy. The race’s final caution came on lap 194 of 267 as teams were on the precipice of making it to the race’s 400-mile distance on one more pit stop. As the entire field … [Read more...]
Podcasts: Podcast: AFC Camp Preview
Podcasts: Podcast: AFC Camp Preview For the next two episodes of the podcast, Patrick Daugherty and Raymond Summerlin are previewing the most important fantasy storylines heading into training camp. This week they tackle the AFC. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review, and of course, you can contact the show at [email protected] or on Twitter @JoshNorris or @TessQuinlan Subscribe via … [Read more...]