Allen Iverson picks top 5 players of yesterday and today 1:39 PM ET [embedded content]Allen Iverson is being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame next month, and the former Philadelphia 76ers legend has been making the rounds looking back on his career and his impact on the culture of the sport. Iverson recently sat down with rapper Jadakiss for a wide-ranging interview that touched on a … [Read more...]
Alabama is the team to beat in the preseason AP Top 25
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Watch Live: Blue Jays and Indians meet in Free Game of the Day
Watch Live: Blue Jays and Indians meet in Free Game of the Day With ten days left in August, we’ve officially reached the point where checking the baseball standings has become a daily routine. Even if your team has no shot — which right now is a relatively small number of teams — it’s still worthwhile just to see where things stand. With that in mind, it’s also not a bad time to start … [Read more...]
Shawn Johnson devoted to delivering important message about her Olympic success
Shawn Johnson devoted to delivering important message about her Olympic success Janet Evans | Rulon Gardner | Greg Louganis | Edwin Moses | Summer Sanders Shawn Johnson captured America’s heart at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, when the 16-year old gymnast took home gold in the balance beam and silver in the all-around, floor and team competitions. Today, she promotes fitness, nutrition and … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Cyclassics Hamburg results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Cyclassics Hamburg results (Reuters) Aug 21 (Gracenote) - Results from Cyclassics Hamburg (Hamburg - Hamburg, 217.7 km) on Sunday 1. Caleb Ewan (Australia / Orica) 4:54:27" 2. John Degenkolb (Germany / Giant) ST 3. Giacomo Nizzolo (Italy / Trek) 4. Danny van Poppel (Netherlands / Team Sky) 5. Alexander Kristoff (Norway / Katusha) 6. Dylan Groenewegen (Netherlands / LottoNL) 7. … [Read more...]
Where to watch Milan vs. Torino on US TV and streaming
Where to watch Milan vs. Torino on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Milan vs. Torino, you’ve come to the right place. AC Milan will start their 2016/17 Serie A season today to try to improve upon its 7th place finish, where the team missed out on Europa League qualification. Torino, too, will be looking for improvement after finishing 12th last year. For soccer … [Read more...]
Someone bought a used Stephen Curry mouthguard for $3,190
Someone bought a used Stephen Curry mouthguard for $3,190 In pretty gross news, a fan paid $3,190 for a used Stephen Curry mouthguard in an online auction on Sunday morning, per ESPN's Darren Rovell. The Golden State Warriors superstar's name appears on both the mouthguard itself and the carrying case, so it has to be authentic. Apparently a fan found it at a Warriors road game last December. … [Read more...]
David Ortiz takes selfie break before hitting notable home run
David Ortiz takes selfie break before hitting notable home run David Ortiz is a man of the people. That much we’ve always known. However, during Saturday’s game in Detroit, he took his ability to balance having fun with the fans to taking care of business to an entirely new level. Prior to his at-bat in the top of the fifth inning, Ortiz paid a visit to some Red Sox fans seated near the … [Read more...]
Conor McGregor sets UFC purse record in rematch against Nate Diaz
Conor McGregor sets UFC purse record in rematch against Nate Diaz Win or lose, Conor McGregor is getting paid a record purse at UFC 202. (AP)Losing his last fight clearly didn’t affect Conor McGregor’s earning potential. The UFC featherweight champion will earn a record $3 million purse in his rematch against Nate Diaz at UFC 202 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas despite losing when they … [Read more...]
Mark Sanchez sees starting QB job slipping away after two costly fumbles
Mark Sanchez sees starting QB job slipping away after two costly fumbles The Broncos quarterback competition is legitimately wide open at this point, even more so after all of Week 2's action gave us no clear answer who should be the No. 1 option. One thing is certain: Mark Sanchez didn't help himself on Saturday night. And Sanchez knows it, too, telling reporters after the game he played "like … [Read more...]