Why Mike Conley can’t celebrate the richest deal in NBA history Mike Conley signed a five-year, $153 million contract to remain with the Grizzlies. (Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty Images) It’s hard to imagine someone feeling anything other than elation after landing the biggest contract in NBA history. To hear Mike Conley tell it, though, he’s been having a hard time kicking up his heels. [Follow … [Read more...]
76ers sign Saric two years after acquiring rights
76ers sign Saric two years after acquiring rights 5:52 PM ET Associated Press PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have signed international prospect Dario Saric two years after they acquired his rights on a draft-night deal. Saric was originally drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 12th overall pick of the 2014 NBA draft and he was quickly traded to the Sixers for Elfrid Payton. Dario … [Read more...]
Jake Diekman's break from all his worries leads to DL stint
Jake Diekman's break from all his worries leads to DL stint Texas Rangers reliever Jake Diekman visited Cheers in Boston just before the All-Star break and purchased a souvenir glass mug from the iconic landmark where the hit sitcom of the 1980s and early 1990s was based. Now it’s costing him time on the disabled list. Diekman suffered a cut on his left index finger — that’s his pitching … [Read more...]
Duke picks Jefferson, Jones, Allen as team captains – Bloomington Pantagraph
Duke picks Jefferson, Jones, Allen as team captains - Bloomington Pantagraph DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke has picked Amile Jefferson, Matt Jones and Grayson Allen as its captains this season. Coach Mike Krzyzewski announced the selections Friday. Jefferson will be a team captain for the third time in his five seasons at Duke while Jones was picked for the second time and Allen is a captain for … [Read more...]
Weekend ratings predictions: British Open, Red Sox-Yankees and more – Sporting News
Weekend ratings predictions: British Open, Red Sox-Yankees and more - Sporting News First, the results of last week's predictions: — UEFA Euro 2016 final, Portugal-France. Prediction: 2.5; final rating: 2.5. — Wimbledon women's final, S. Williams-Kerber. Prediction: 1.6; final rating: 1.5. — Wimbledon men's final, Murray-Raonic. Prediction: 1.4; final rating: 1.5. — U.S. Olympic Trials, women's … [Read more...]
Jim Grobe ready to begin his year as Baylor's 'cleaner'
Jim Grobe ready to begin his year as Baylor's 'cleaner' Jim Grobe spent 13 seasons at Wake Forest before being brought in by Baylor. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) Jim Grobe knows his success as Baylor’s coach for the upcoming season won’t necessarily be judged on wins, but more on headlines. The school is looking to rehabilitate its off-field image at the expense of furthering its … [Read more...]
Johnson, Kudla, Baker approved for US Olympic tennis team (Yahoo Sports)
Johnson, Kudla, Baker approved for US Olympic tennis team (Yahoo Sports) American singles players Steve Johnson, Denis Kudla and Brian Baker have had their appeals approved by the International Tennis Federation's Olympic Committee to compete at next month's Rio Games. Johnson, Kudla, Baker and Jack Sock were on the provisional entry list released by the ITF last month, with their … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 13 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 13 (Reuters) July 15 (Gracenote) - Youth Classification Tour de France after Stage 13 on Friday 1. Adam Yates (Britain / Orica) 58:05:36" 2. Louis Meintjes (South Africa / Lampre) +3:03" 3. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +5:38" 4. Emanuel Buchmann (Germany / BORA) +16:17" 5. Wilco Kelderman (Netherlands / LottoNL) +27:23" 6. … [Read more...]
What to watch for on Day 3 of the British Open
What to watch for on Day 3 of the British Open As we head to the weekend of the British Open, we look forward to the five things that you should watch for in the third round at Royal Troon. Phantastic Phil: Phil Mickelson backed up an opening 62-and-a-half — OK, a 63 — with a respectable 2-under 69. His 10-under total is the best ever after 36 holes in an Open at Royal Troon. Now, the … [Read more...]
Andriy Shevchenko named as new Ukraine coach
Andriy Shevchenko named as new Ukraine coach Kiev (AFP) – Former AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko was on Friday appointed coach of Ukraine, the 2004 Ballon d’Or winner’s first job as a manager. The 39-year-old replaces Mykhaylo Fomenko who resigned after Ukraine were knocked out of Euro 2016 without scoring a single goal. The former Soviet republic’s side was the first to be knocked out of the … [Read more...]