Cycling-Australian veteran Gerrans ruled out of Rio (Reuters) MELBOURNE, July 17 (Reuters) - Australia's Olympic road cycling medal hopes have suffered a blow with world silver medallist Simon Gerrans forced out of the Rio de Janeiro Games after breaking a collarbone at the Tour de France. The 36-year-old Orica-BikeExchange rider underwent surgery in Barcelona over the weekend after being … [Read more...]
Dallas bounce back with 3-1 MLS win over Fire
Dallas bounce back with 3-1 MLS win over Fire Los Angeles (AFP) – Maximiliano Urruti and Mauro Diaz scored in the first half as FC Dallas bounced back from a mid-week defeat with a 3-1 Major League Soccer victory over the Chicago Fire. Saturday’s home win in suburban Frisco, Texas, was the fourth in five matches for FC Dallas, who head the Western Conference table and with 12 wins lead the race … [Read more...]
Devin Booker emerges as summer league standout
Devin Booker emerges as summer league standout 12:49 AM ET Jovan Buha LAS VEGAS -– Phoenix Suns second-year guard Devin Booker caught a pass from Marquese Chriss on the left block and pivoted away from the thicket of arms crowding the paint. As Booker spun, Boston Celtics RJ Hunter and Guerschon Yabusele collapsed on him, trying to rip the ball from Booker’s grasp. With the nearby baseline … [Read more...]
Torii Hunter calls for unity during Twins Hall of Fame speech
Torii Hunter calls for unity during Twins Hall of Fame speech Torii Hunter was inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame on Saturday. (AP) Former major leaguer Torii Hunter is pleading for unity and togetherness amid divisive times in the United States. The longtime Minnesota Twins outfielder addressed fans during his acceptance speech into the team’s Hall of Fame on Saturday. His … [Read more...]
Felix Diaz unanimously outpoints Sammy Vasquez (The Associated Press)
Felix Diaz unanimously outpoints Sammy Vasquez (The Associated Press) Felix Diaz unanimously outpointed Sammy Vasquez on Saturday night in a super lightweight bout. The 10-round fight was initially announced as a majority draw, bringing boos from the Legacy Arena crowd. After a recount, Diaz (18-1) was ruled the winner, and Vasquez applauded him and pointed to Diaz when the final outcome … [Read more...]
Process is playing out as Hinkie envisioned – Philly.com
Process is playing out as Hinkie envisioned - Philly.com LAS VEGAS - Give Sam Hinkie credit. The former 76ers president of basketball operations and general manager is probably smiling somewhere. That's because he's far from surprised about the joy folks in Philadelphia are feeling about their hometown basketball team. Hinkie predicted this. It was part of "The Process." No one knows if the … [Read more...]
Indians turn to Jobu to help end Yan Gomes' slump
Indians turn to Jobu to help end Yan Gomes' slump Can the power of Jobu help the real-life Indians? (Major League) A few weeks ago we told you about Jason Kipnis and Mike Napoli building a clubhouse shrine to Jobu, the voodoo doll who belonged to Pedro Cerrano of the fictional Indians in the movie Major League. On Saturday, the real-life Indians looked to summon Jobu’s powers — even … [Read more...]
Ex-Mississippi State WR killed in shooting
Ex-Mississippi State WR killed in shooting Chris Smith had 109 career catches (Getty Images). Former Mississippi State wide receiver Chris Smith was killed Friday night in a shooting. He was 26. Smith was killed in Meridian, Mississippi at an apartment complex. Per WTOK, police are looking for a motive and suspect. Smith was a native of Meridian. “We are shocked and saddened by the tragic … [Read more...]
Mourinho off to winning start with Manchester United
Mourinho off to winning start with Manchester United Wigan (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Jose Mourinho’s first game as manager of Manchester United ended in a short trip and comfortable 2-0 victory over newly-promoted Championship side Wigan Athletic at their DW Stadium on Saturday. Goals early in the second half from Will Keane and Andreas Pereira secured victory for United who parted company with … [Read more...]
Damian Lillard performs first rap concert to celebrate 26th birthday
Damian Lillard performs first rap concert to celebrate 26th birthday 5:38 PM ET Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard celebrated his 26th birthday in style, staging his first full-fledged live concert as his rapper persona Dame D.O.L.L.A. in Portland, Oregon, on Friday. One of the many highlights of the concert at the Crystal Ballroom was having teammate C.J. McCollum and the New Orleans … [Read more...]