From loathe to respect: Epic McGregor-Diaz fight begs for a brutal finale LAS VEGAS -- Five grueling, intense, utterly exhilarating rounds behind them, Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor stood in the Octagon -- which they had just turned into a showcase for one of the greatest fights in UFC history -- waiting to hear who would be the beneficiary of all that pain, all that blood, all that energy as … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Gurriel Talk
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Gurriel Talk It's finally time to see what Yulieski Gurriel can do in the majors. The 32-year-old Cuban import was recalled Saturday and is expected to make his MLB debut with the Astros on Sunday. Gurriel will likely serve as the team's designated hitter in their series finale against the Orioles, the Houston Chronicle speculated Saturday. Gurriel didn't light … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Blitz: Brock Osweiler, Texans rebound after tough opener
NFL Preseason Blitz: Brock Osweiler, Texans rebound after tough opener After the Houston Texans’ first four offensive plays Saturday night against the New Orleans Saints, a bit of a “here we go again” fear rippled through NRG Stadium. The offense went three-and-out on its first try, got a reprieve when the Saints coughed up the punt, but then Brock Osweiler was sacked on play No. 4. Oh … [Read more...]
UFC 202 — McGregor vs. Diaz: McGregor outlasts Diaz in fight of the year
UFC 202 -- McGregor vs. Diaz: McGregor outlasts Diaz in fight of the year Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz left everything they had in the Octagon and gave us the fight of the year. A five-round, all-out war with McGregor winning by majority decision 48-47 across the cards. UFC 202 results Winner Loser Decision Anthony Johnson Glover Teixeira 1st-round TKO Donald Cerrone Rick Story 2nd-round TKO … [Read more...]
Ryan Lochte says ‘immature behavior’ got him into a mess (Yahoo Sports)
Ryan Lochte says 'immature behavior' got him into a mess (Yahoo Sports) American swimmer Ryan Lochte said he over-exaggerated what happened at a Rio de Janeiro gas station and acknowledged it was his ''immature behavior'' that got him and three teammates into a mess that consumed the final days of the Olympics. Lochte, in a portion of an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer that aired Saturday , … [Read more...]
Neymar kick is gold, giving Brazil 1st Olympic soccer title (Yahoo Sports)
Neymar kick is gold, giving Brazil 1st Olympic soccer title (Yahoo Sports) With a kiss of the ball and an unforgettable kick, Brazil's biggest soccer star gave the Olympic host its biggest moment of the games. Brazil won its first Olympic gold medal in soccer Saturday with a dramatic penalty kick by Neymar to defeat Germany, sending the nation into a frenzy after a 1-1 (5-4 shootout … [Read more...]
Wenger rails at Arsenal transfer focus
Wenger rails at Arsenal transfer focus Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hit out at criticism of his club’s transfer policy after he once again came under pressure from supporters to spend money on new players. Wenger has made only one major close-season signing, recruiting Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Moenchengladbach for a reported fee of 35 … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics 2016: Day 16 schedule, events and how to watch, live stream
Rio Olympics 2016: Day 16 schedule, events and how to watch, live stream It's the final day of the 2016 Rio Olympics, but plenty of medals are still on the line and ready to be handed out. Team USA men's basketball is going for gold against Serbia while American Claressa Shields goes up against the Netherlands' Nouchka Fontijin with a gold medal on the line in the women's middleweight division. … [Read more...]
Blaine Gabbert likely inches closer to 49ers starting QB job
Blaine Gabbert likely inches closer to 49ers starting QB job Blaine Gabbert (AP) DENVER — It’s easier to win a starting quarterback job when your main competition can’t play. Blaine Gabbert was nothing special on Saturday night against the Denver Broncos, but he wasn’t bad either, and Colin Kaepernick hasn’t even entered the race yet. Kaepernick is dealing with a dead arm, or a tired arm, or … [Read more...]
UFC 202 — McGregor vs. Diaz: Live blog, fight card, start time, odds, live stream
UFC 202 -- McGregor vs. Diaz: Live blog, fight card, start time, odds, live stream Conor McGregor has had a bad taste in his mouth for five months. All the while, waiting and training for his shot at Nate Diaz. His first loss in the UFC and first loss since 2010, McGregor now gets his chance to show people he is the better fighter and ready to jump up in weight classes. Here's a look at the full … [Read more...]