Dale Coyne Racing to honor Bryan Clauson at Pocono (The Associated Press) Dale Coyne Racing announced Tuesday that Conor Daly will drive the No. 88 in Sunday's IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway to honor the memory of Bryan Clauson. Clauson, who died Aug. 8 from injuries sustained in an open-wheel accident in Kansas, finished 23rd in the Indianapolis 500 in May in the No. 88 for Jonathan Byrd's … [Read more...]
Money May in the house: Mayweather roots for Stevenson (The Associated Press)
Money May in the house: Mayweather roots for Stevenson (The Associated Press) His focus seemingly unflappable, Shakur Stevenson was briefly distracted when he heard a familiar voice as he walked out for his Olympic bout. Floyd Mayweather Jr. was in the house and shouting at U.S. boxing assistant coach Augie Sanchez. Stevenson had been bummed out when he was told Mayweather had left the Rio … [Read more...]
Serbia stunner: Australia ousted 73-71 in women’s basketball (Yahoo Sports)
Serbia stunner: Australia ousted 73-71 in women's basketball (Yahoo Sports) Liz Cambage cried. Penny Taylor, whose long career is over when the WNBA season ends, stood with her hands on her head staring into space in stunned disbelief. The Serbs, playing in the Olympic tournament for the first time, shocked Australia by eliminating the three-time silver medalists 73-71 Tuesday in the first … [Read more...]
In a breeze, Bolt starts pursuit of 200-meter title (Yahoo Sports)
In a breeze, Bolt starts pursuit of 200-meter title (Yahoo Sports) More importantly, he coasted into the finish line after triple-checking on Nigeria's Ejowvokoghene Oduduru simply to make sure nothing crazy was happening. Among those who will challenge him include American Justin Gatlin and Canadian Andre De Grasse, who finished 2-3 to Bolt in the 100, along with LaShawn Merritt of the … [Read more...]
Antoine Vermette hoping to replicate Stanley Cup success with Ducks
Antoine Vermette hoping to replicate Stanley Cup success with Ducks Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Antoine Vermette’s arrival in Anaheim instantly made him the second-oldest player on the roster and the gray beard of the Ducks’ forward group. But at 34, he’s not quite feeling close to being done with hockey. “I take a lot of pride about my preparation in the summer and how I carry … [Read more...]
James Harrison has funny response to 'random' PED test by NFL
James Harrison has funny response to 'random' PED test by NFL The NFL is rarely subtle about its timing. James Harrison is rarely subtle about anything. Which is why the 38-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker doesn’t appear too shocked when he posted a Facebook Live video on Tuesday indicating that the league served him with a “random” drug test. Note the emphasis by Harrison. … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh doesn't want your questions about suspended players (Video)
Jim Harbaugh doesn't want your questions about suspended players (Video) (AP Photo/Tony Ding) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh seems like a fun-loving guy unless, of course, you ask him a question he doesn’t like. Say, one about suspended players perhaps? [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr for entertaining things you won’t see on the blog] Following Monday’s practice, Harbaugh was asked about … [Read more...]
Northwestern CB Keith Watkins II to miss season
Northwestern CB Keith Watkins II to miss season Northwestern cornerback Keith Watkins II (3) makes a tackle against Penn State. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Northwestern junior cornerback Keith Watkins II will miss the 2016 season after suffering a left knee injury during practice last week, coach Pat Fitzgerald said. The injury was suffered during a non-contact drill and will require surgery. … [Read more...]
Spurs star Hugo Lloris out of action for up to one month
Spurs star Hugo Lloris out of action for up to one month London (AFP) – France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could miss Spurs’ opening Champions League group match as the Premier League club revealed Tuesday he has a hamstring injury which might sideline him for up to a month. The 29-year-old — who captained hosts France to the heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in … [Read more...]
Lakers' Young: Relationship with Russell on mend
Lakers' Young: Relationship with Russell on mend 9:17 AM ET ESPN.com news services Nick Young has found the high road and the humor in his controversy-filled spring and romance-less summer. Five months after Los Angeles Lakers teammate D'Angelo Russell posted a video of him talking about picking up girls -- and two months after his public breakup with pop star fiancé Iggy Azalea -- Young … [Read more...]