J.R. Smith on getting married: 'Two rings, one year' If you queried a serious NBA fan or most NBA media members with the question "Who's an NBA player that likes to party?" one of the most common responses would be Cleveland Cavaliers star J.R. Smith. The man has long made no secret of his penchant for the nightlife and the NBA rock star lifestyle. Smith's public perception has started … [Read more...]
Mystery solved: How Puerto Rico competes independently
Mystery solved: How Puerto Rico competes independently Monica Puig of Puerto Rico reacts after defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany. (Getty) Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Citizens of Puerto Rico are natural born citizens of the United States. Sound a little odd? It’s true. Puerto Ricans were granted in citizenship by Congress in 1917 via the Jones-Shafroth Act, which made … [Read more...]
Eastern Michigan took the walk-on scholarship reveal to a new level (Video)
Eastern Michigan took the walk-on scholarship reveal to a new level (Video) Eastern Michigan’s Blake Banham returns a kickoff against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA football game Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Ypsilanti, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Just when we thought we had seen everything when it comes to scholarship reveal videos, Eastern Michigan took it to a new … [Read more...]
A new Jamaican champion makes her mark in Olympic 100 meters (Yahoo Sports)
A new Jamaican champion makes her mark in Olympic 100 meters (Yahoo Sports) Jamaica's newest sprint champion is Elaine Thompson, and she was more than happy to let Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce place that green-and-yellow Jamaican flag over her shoulders after denying her friend and training partner a record third straight title in the 100 meters on Saturday. ''When I crossed the line and glanced … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-The Rio volunteer setting the pace for champions (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-The Rio volunteer setting the pace for champions (Reuters) Ivo Siebert, 35, a semi-professional who owns a bike shop in southern Brazil, is setting the pace for the track cycling keirin event, calmly riding an electric bike while the world's fastest racers prowl behind him, preparing to sprint. "You feel that energy behind you... but you have to keep very focused, on the … [Read more...]
Bolt chases Olympic history in men’s 100 meters (Yahoo Sports)
Bolt chases Olympic history in men's 100 meters (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- As Usain Bolt churned down the Olympic track, his main rival was trying to get in front of a TV monitor to catch a quick glimpse of the race. … [Read more...]
WATCH: Ibrahimovic scores brilliant goal from range on Manchester United debut
WATCH: Ibrahimovic scores brilliant goal from range on Manchester United debut Zlatan Ibrahimovic found the net on his Manchester United debut by bagging a lovely goal from range as the Red Devils took a 3-0 lead at Bournemouth in its first Premier League match of the season. The former PSG man, who joined United in the summer, hit a shot from about 30 yards that went low into the bottom corner. … [Read more...]
Rio Week 1 in review: Fart pool, Hope Solo and no Bob Costas' eye
Rio Week 1 in review: Fart pool, Hope Solo and no Bob Costas' eye Medal count | Olympic schedule | Olympic news Before this week, had you ever heard the words “fart pool” connected? Did you know there was trash talk in swimming? Or that Hope Solo has control issues? Maybe not everything coming out of Rio has been a surprise. But it certainly has been entertaining. Maybe not Bob Costas’ … [Read more...]
Indians finding creative ways to use Andrew Miller
Indians finding creative ways to use Andrew Miller The Indians are using Andrew Miller in a variety of bullpen roles since acquiring his services. (AP) When the Cleveland Indians acquired Andrew Miller from the New York Yankees at the trade deadline, it was expected he’d become the team’s regular closer. Instead, manager Terry Francona has elected to employ his new bullpen ace as a weapon, … [Read more...]
Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last (Yahoo Sports)
Michael Phelps gets another gold, but says it is the last (Yahoo Sports) Standing atop the medal podium for the 23rd time, Michael Phelps teared up, bit his lip and gave a little nod. ''It turned out pretty cool,'' Phelps said, another gold medal around his neck. Phelps put the United States ahead to stay on the butterfly leg of the 4x100-meter medley relay, giving the most decorated … [Read more...]