Ben Simmons brings LeBron-like buzz to much-maligned Sixers 12:41 AM ET Justin VerrierESPN Staff Writer Close Justin Verrier is an NBA writer and editor at ESPN.com. LAS VEGAS -- There are two issues with “Mini-LeBron,” Denzel Valentine's first stab at a nickname for Philadelphia 76ers wunderkind Ben Simmons: 1. He’s two inches taller than James, his Klutch Sports “big bro.” 2. Eric Bledsoe … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: AL Nabs Homefield
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: AL Nabs Homefield Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. Game 1 of the World Series will be played in an American League park. Again. The AL defeated the National League 4-2 in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Petco Park. Two players from the defending champion Royals came up big, as Eric Hosmer belted a solo homer and Salvador Perez … [Read more...]
Hend, Fraser go to Rio for Australia, no Karrie Webb (Yahoo Sports)
Hend, Fraser go to Rio for Australia, no Karrie Webb (Yahoo Sports) With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's player, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason - she failed to qualify. Jason Day and Marc Leishman (Zika virus) and Adam … [Read more...]
Jaylen Brown finding success at the line, above the rim
Jaylen Brown finding success at the line, above the rim 10:57 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 Boston Celtics rookie Jaylen Brown found one way to ease his struggles with finishing at the rim early in his pro career. Brown, the No. 3 pick in last month's NBA draft, took a no-look bounce pass … [Read more...]
LEADING OFF: Triple-A All-Stars, draft picks near deadline – Bryan-College Station Eagle
LEADING OFF: Triple-A All-Stars, draft picks near deadline - Bryan-College Station Eagle A look at what's happening all around the majors Wednesday: ___ TRIPLE-A'S DAY Big leaguers are off the next two days, but if you need baseball on TV, the Triple-A All-Star Game is being broadcast live at 7 p.m. EDT on MLB Network. Many of the participants might not be long for the minors, including Twins … [Read more...]
Pacquiao to return to the ring in late 2016: report (Reuters)
Pacquiao to return to the ring in late 2016: report (Reuters) (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Pacquiao, who said his win over Timothy Bradley in April was his final bout, would fight on Oct. 29 or Nov. 5 in Las Vegas against a yet-to-be-determined opponent, his … [Read more...]
Pacquiao plans to return to the ring Nov. 5 (The Associated Press)
Pacquiao plans to return to the ring Nov. 5 (The Associated Press) Manny Pacquiao isn't ready to give up his night job just yet. Promoter Bob Arum said Tuesday that Pacquiao got permission to take a break from his new duties as a senator in the Philippines to take another fight. ''He likes to fight and he likes the attention,'' Arum said of Pacquiao's return. … [Read more...]
Hend, Fraser go to Rio for Australia; no Karrie Webb (Yahoo Sports)
Hend, Fraser go to Rio for Australia; no Karrie Webb (Yahoo Sports) With its top players deciding to forego the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, Australia announced its men's golf team of Scott Hend and Marcus Fraser on Wednesday. The country's most successful women's golfer, Karrie Webb, was missing for a different reason - she failed to qualify. No. 1-ranked Jason Day and Marc Leishman (Zika … [Read more...]
Boxing-Pacquiao to return to the ring in late 2016-report (Reuters)
Boxing-Pacquiao to return to the ring in late 2016-report (Reuters) July 12 (Reuters) - Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight again later this year, just three months after announcing his retirement from boxing, ESPN reported on Tuesday. Pacquiao, who said his win over Timothy Bradley in April was his final bout, would fight on Oct. 29 or Nov. 5 in Las Vegas against a yet-to-be-determined … [Read more...]
Press make merry over ‘Shock of Gibraltar’
Press make merry over ‘Shock of Gibraltar’ London (AFP) – Celtic gave Scotland their proudest moment in European football by winning the 1967 European Cup, but the 2016 side has now handed the country their most embarrassing in losing to Gibraltar part-timers Lincoln Red Imps on Tuesday. “Shock of Gibraltar” will be a headline the humiliated players and their manager Brendan Rodgers, who will … [Read more...]