Taekwondo star Steven Lopez to fight in record 5th Olympics (Yahoo Sports) The first time Steven Lopez made the U.S. Olympic taekwondo team, he was just 15 years old. More than two decades later, the Texas-based fighter recently qualified again and will likely be the oldest athlete competing in taekwondo at the Rio de Janeiro games. At 37, Lopez is the most acclaimed fighter in the sport … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith sprayed $23,000 worth of champagne after the Cavs won
J.R. Smith sprayed $23,000 worth of champagne after the Cavs won J.R. Smith acknowledges the crowd during the Cavaliers’ 2016 NBA Championship victory parade and rally. (Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) We all knew that J.R. Smith had a really good time after the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors to win the 2016 NBA championship back in June; we just didn’t know specifically, … [Read more...]
Hanley Ramirez jams wrist after taking a trip down dugout stairs
Hanley Ramirez jams wrist after taking a trip down dugout stairs Tuesday night was a bad one for the Boston Red Sox. They blew a four-run lead against the Seattle Mariners in the eighth inning, and then Hanley Ramirez had an accident (or did he take a “trip?”) on a set of stairs as he was walking to the visitors clubhouse at Safeco Field. Hanley fell down some steps going into the clubhouse. … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Swansea City Season Preview
Season Preview: Swansea City Season Preview When Swansea City gained promotion to the top flight in 2011, it was no ordinary promotion. They became the first club based out of Wales to reach the highest level since that level has been called the Premier League. They have been a great club to support for neutral fans, as they seemingly went above and beyond all expectations, cementing themselves as … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Your responses to Indy's race attendance and more
Happy Hour: Your responses to Indy's race attendance and more The stands during a red flag in Sunday’s race (Getty). It’s time for Happy Hour. As always, tweet us your thoughts or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you want to participate. A couple housekeeping notes before we get to your feedback from what we wrote about attendance at Indianapolis on Sunday. NASCAR said … [Read more...]
MLB Power Rankings: Tigers surging, Cubs back on top after deadline dust settles
MLB Power Rankings: Tigers surging, Cubs back on top after deadline dust settles So ... have you been paying attention to the Tigers? No, Tigers fans, I'm not talking to you. I know you see them. I'm just wondering how many others do, because they should be paying better attention. Many have written off the rest of the AL Central (yes, I said it was a done deal at the All-Star break and I'm … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 3 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 3 - Heavy.com Wednesday brings us a few afternoon games, but shave those off the schedule and you're dealing with 12 games that are being played tonight at 7:05 or later. You're missing out on those 6 teams that play in the day, but maybe you can get some surprising players you hadn't considered before, but tonight can be an enormous … [Read more...]
Weekend picks: Cameron's 'Avatar' inspires Cirque spectacular – Chicago Daily Herald
Weekend picks: Cameron's 'Avatar' inspires Cirque spectacular - Chicago Daily Herald 'Avatar' spectacle Cirque du Soleil finds inspiration from James Cameron's blockbuster "Avatar" for the touring indoor spectacular "Toruk -- The First Flight" starting Wednesday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $46-$140. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics daily viewer's guide – Prologue (August 3)
2016 Rio Olympics daily viewer's guide - Prologue (August 3) Christen Press (L) of the United States is congratulated by Carli Lloyd (R) after scoring during the game against Costa Rica. (Getty) Today’s games (all times eastern) Women’s Soccer: NBCSN 11:30 a.m. Sweden vs. South Africa (LIVE) 2 p.m. Canada vs. Australia (LIVE) 4 p.m. TBA 6 p.m. U.S. vs. New Zealand (LIVE) 9 p.m. France … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Manchester City Season Preview
Season Preview: Manchester City Season Preview It’s not hyperbole to say this upcoming season may be the most highly-anticipated year in Manchester City’s history. After all, it’s most prolific signing ever is someone who can’t even take the pitch, but is instead one of the most accomplished managers in modern soccer. Due to the appointment of Barcelona legend Pep Guardiola following his three … [Read more...]