La Liga boss: Leo Messi is not 'a criminal' 3:59 AM GMT La Liga president Javier Tebas has spoken out in support of Lionel Messi, saying that he does not consider the Barcelona star "a criminal." Messi, and his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, were found guilty of three counts of tax fraud earlier this month and were handed 21-month suspended jail sentences. Tebas, however, believes that … [Read more...]
Four predictions for 2016 – Stockton Record
Four predictions for 2016 - Stockton Record © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group PublicationsOriginal content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted.recordnet.com | 530 East Market Street, Stockton, CA 95202This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service - if this is … [Read more...]
Stiff CAF Cup challenge looms for Mazembe
Stiff CAF Cup challenge looms for Mazembe Johannesburg (AFP) – Leaders TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo face their toughest CAF Confederation Cup Group A test when they tackle second-place Mouloudia Bejaia in Algeria this weekend. Both are unbeaten after two matchdays in the second-tier African club competition with Mazembe winning at home to Medeama of Ghana and away to Young … [Read more...]
Jordan women take to football pitch to end stereotypes
Jordan women take to football pitch to end stereotypes Amman (AFP) – Line’s dream is about to become a reality, the 14-year-old Jordanian girl will make history later this year when she takes part in her first ever football world cup. FIFA’s U-17 Women’s World Cup will kick off on September 30 in Jordan, the first time a Middle Eastern country hosts an international women’s football competition. … [Read more...]
Small loses arbitration case for spot on US cycling team (The Associated Press)
Small loses arbitration case for spot on US cycling team (The Associated Press) Carmen Small had her Olympic dreams crushed for the second time in less than a month. The veteran cyclist lost her arbitration case Wednesday for a spot on the four-member U.S. team headed for Rio, and will be forced to watch from the sidelines as the powerhouse women's squad rides for gold. Megan Guarnier was … [Read more...]
Small loses arbitration case for spot on US cycling team (Yahoo Sports)
Small loses arbitration case for spot on US cycling team (Yahoo Sports) Carmen Small had her Olympic dreams crushed for the second time in less than a month. The veteran cyclist lost her arbitration case Wednesday for a spot on the four-member U.S. team headed for Rio, and will be forced to watch from the sidelines as the powerhouse women's squad rides for gold. Megan Guarnier was the only … [Read more...]
Ronaldo, Wambach, Giovinco win ESPYS
Ronaldo, Wambach, Giovinco win ESPYS 5:08 AM GMT Cristiano Ronaldo finished off a memorable week by being honoured with the ESPY for Best International Athlete on Wednesday. Just three days after winning the European Championship, the Portugal star won the award ahead of the likes of Novak Djokovic (Tennis), Lydia Ko (Golf), Canelo Alvarez (Boxing) and fellow La Liga star Luis Suarez. It's the … [Read more...]
Jeff Teague is living in his parents' basement this season after trade to hometown Pacers
Jeff Teague is living in his parents' basement this season after trade to hometown Pacers 11:27 PM ET Andrew SmithESPN Editor Jeff Teague will make $8.8 million this coming NBA season, but the new Indiana Pacers point guard will not have to spend any of it on a new place to live. The 28-year-old Indianapolis native will be living with his parents next season. In an interview on Fox Sports … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Yu Got What I Need
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Yu Got What I Need Follow @drewsilv and @Rotoworld_BB on Twitter. The two days following the MLB All-Star Game are usually the two slowest sports days of the year, unless you’re into the ESPYs or something. MLB players are soaking up the rare time they get to spend with their families or to get away for a short summer vacation, and the writers who cover those players … [Read more...]
LeBron, Cavs continue winning ways at ESPYS
LeBron, Cavs continue winning ways at ESPYS 11:53 PM ET ESPN.com news services The NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers kept their winning streak alive by picking up several awards at the 2016 ESPYS. LeBron James was named the best male athlete, the best NBA player and also was awarded the ESPY for best championship performance for helping to navigate the Cavaliers to the franchise's first title. … [Read more...]