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...]
DeAndre Hopkins not at Texans camp, displeased over his contract
DeAndre Hopkins not at Texans camp, displeased over his contract The Houston Texans’ two best players are not participating in training camp now. One is the injured J.J. Watt, who is out indefinitely. The other is DeAndre Hopkins, who apparently didn’t report to camp after it appeared initially that he arrived and then left, per ESPN.com. DeAndre Hopkins, seeking new contract, did not report … [Read more...]
Ichiro reminds us he still possesses a strong right arm
Ichiro reminds us he still possesses a strong right arm Ichiro Suzuki fell short of making history on Friday night, going 0-for-4 in the Marlins 11-6 loss to the Cardinals. That means he’s still two hits shy of becoming the 30th player in MLB history to reach 3,000 hits. However, he did remind us of one key element that helped make him one of baseball’s most well-rounded talents in the last … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony wants nothing to do with a Team USA singalong
Carmelo Anthony wants nothing to do with a Team USA singalong “Can’t we just do Blu Cantrell or something?” (Getty Images) Rarely mentioned in the usual Larry/Isiah/MJ-led discussions about how current NBA players aren’t mean enough to each other these days is the influence of international tournament camaraderie. It’s not just social media, changing societal norms about tact, poise and … [Read more...]