Draymond Green on Kyrie Irving’s clutch shot against Australia: ‘Too familiar and wayyyy too soon’ Kyrie Irving came up big Wednesday night, but this time his Cleveland teammate Matthew Dellavedova was on the losing end of his clutch performance. (Getty) In a surprisingly tight Olympic match-up, the U.S. men’s basketball team needed a clutch Kyrie Irving three-pointer to earn a win over … [Read more...]
Conte puts spotlight on Chelsea flops
Conte puts spotlight on Chelsea flops London (AFP) – As Antonio Conte gesticulated wildly on the touchline, the Chelsea manager felt his voice cracking and took a moment to register a sensation that spells bad news for his club’s underachieving stars. Possessing a menacing glare that suggests he isn’t to be trifled with, the no-nonsense Conte has swaggered into Stamford Bridge determined to … [Read more...]
Argentina and Mexico eliminated at men’s soccer tournament (Yahoo Sports)
Argentina and Mexico eliminated at men's soccer tournament (Yahoo Sports) There won't be a third soccer gold medal for Argentina. The traditional powers were eliminated early from the men's Olympic tournament, dealing another blow to Argentine soccer following the senior team's loss in the Copa America final in June and the ongoing crisis enveloping the sport at home. Playing without any … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Cambridge whizzkids offer British riders edge (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Cambridge whizzkids offer British riders edge (Reuters) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Americans have come up with a funky new track bike for the Olympics and everywhere you look around the inner-sanctum of Rio's velodrome there is space-age kit primed for action. Tony Purnell, former principal of Formula One motor racing teams Jaguar and Red Bull, … [Read more...]
BLS Roundtable: What's next for Alex Rodriguez?
BLS Roundtable: What's next for Alex Rodriguez? As the hours count down on Alex Rodriguez’s career with the New York Yankees, we’re already pondering what the next phase of his life will entail. The Yankees have made their intentions clear. They don’t see Rodriguez as a productive member of their roster anymore. However, they would like to see him stick around in an advisory capacity … [Read more...]
Top 10 Premier League transfers for 2016-17
Top 10 Premier League transfers for 2016-17 London (AFP) – Ahead of the new Premier League season, AFP Sport runs down the 10 biggest incoming transfers of the close season (all fees as reported by British media): Paul Pogba Juventus (ITA) to Manchester United, 89 million pounds ($116.4 million, 105 million euros) The close season’s most long-running transfer saga concluded with France … [Read more...]
Vikings' Laquon Treadwell to Pacman Jones: ‘Don’t take it easy on me’
Vikings' Laquon Treadwell to Pacman Jones: ‘Don’t take it easy on me’ CINCINNATI — Midway through a sweaty, soupy joint practice between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cincinnati Bengals, Vikings rookie receiver Laquon Treadwell got some work with the first-team offense. Opposite him: Bengals cornerback Adam Jones, who for all his faults might still be one of the better cover guys in the … [Read more...]
Reaction to Carmelo Anthony staving off Australia upset
Reaction to Carmelo Anthony staving off Australia upset 8:35 PM ET Carmelo Anthony scored 14 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the U.S. men's basketball team to a 98-88 win over Australia in a game that was closer than the final score indicates. Anthony, who became Team USA's all-time leader in points scored at the Olympics earlier in the game, was lauded by his peers for … [Read more...]
Anthony-led U.S. tested but overcomes Australia
Anthony-led U.S. tested but overcomes Australia 8:36 PM ET Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO -- Carmelo Anthony and Kyrie Irving had the answers in the first test for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. Anthony scored 31 points on the night he became the U.S. men's Olympic career scoring leader, combining with Irving for all the Americans' baskets in the fourth quarter of a 98-88 victory over … [Read more...]
DraftKings Late MLB Picks For August 10 – Fantasy CPR – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Late MLB Picks For August 10 - Fantasy CPR - Fantasy CPR MLB DFS: The Stud and Steal of the Day 8/10 by Allan Morancie DraftKings MLB Picks: Bargain Bin Plays August 10th by Matt McGarvey Jul 31, 2016; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) throws a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field. Mandatory … [Read more...]