Bayern coach Clement turns down England role Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich’s assistant coach Paul Clement on Tuesday revealed he has turned down a possible role in the England set-up under Sam Allardyce to remain with the German champions. The 44-year-old Englishman is Carlo Ancelotti’s assistant at the Bavarian giants and is preparing for the new Bundesliga season, which starts on August 26, … [Read more...]
Fire rips through childhood home of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
Fire rips through childhood home of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell A childhood home of Roger Goodell in Bronxville, N.Y. appears to have been damaged badly by fire, according to The Journal News. Although the report does not directly connect the home at 12 Elm Rock Road to the Goodell family, there are various published reports that indicate the home was owned by Sen. Charles Goodell and … [Read more...]
Klay Thompson: No 'sacrifice,' to embrace hate
Klay Thompson: No 'sacrifice,' to embrace hate 2:59 PM ET ESPN.com news services Klay Thompson doesn't believe that the Golden State Warriors will have to "sacrifice" after the addition of Kevin Durant during free agency this summer. In fact, that type of talk just motivates him even more. "I feel kind of disrespected that people keep using the term 'sacrifice' to describe me and … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka pulls out of Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka pulls out of Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Two-time major champion Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Olympics on Tuesday because of injury, leaving the Rio Games without half of the men ranked in the ATP's top 10. The statement does not say where Wawrinka is injured. Wawrinka, who is No. 4 this week, joins his Swiss teammate Roger Federer, who is No. 3, along with … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-South Korean cyclist hit by car during training in Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-South Korean cyclist hit by car during training in Rio (Reuters) A South Korean cyclist was slightly injured when he was hit by a car while training on the streets of Rio de Janeiro ahead of the Olympics Games which start on Friday, the federal traffic police said on Tuesday. Kim Ok-cheol, 21, was struck by the rear view mirror of a car when he was training within the … [Read more...]
Cyclist Armitstead wins appeal against doping violations (Yahoo Sports)
Cyclist Armitstead wins appeal against doping violations (Yahoo Sports) British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead won an appeal against an anti-doping violation, clearing the world road race champion to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Armitstead missed three doping tests in a 12-month period, triggering a charge by U.K. Anti-Doping, a provisional suspension and the possibility of a … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about Red Sox phenom Andrew Benintendi
Everything you need to know about Red Sox phenom Andrew Benintendi There was big news on Monday night for Boston Red Sox fans, and it wasn’t trade related. According to Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox are calling up outstanding outfield prospect Andrew Benintendi on Tuesday. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski gave Drellich their best reason for calling … [Read more...]
End of the road? Trent Richardson cut by Ravens
End of the road? Trent Richardson cut by Ravens Trent Richardson’s comeback attempt with the Ravens ended when the team cut him (AP) I was rooting for Trent Richardson’s comeback. Richardson was cut on Tuesday by the Baltimore Ravens, and that might be it for him in the NFL. He was out of football all last season. There wasn’t much interest in him before the Ravens, whose general manager … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Trying to make order of an odd race
Power Rankings: Trying to make order of an odd race (Getty Images) Welcome to Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it’s the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we’ll try to have some fun. 1. Kyle Busch (LW: 1): Pocono was a weird race so full … [Read more...]
NBA union boss ‘optimistic’ there won’t be a lockout next year
NBA union boss ‘optimistic’ there won’t be a lockout next year Michele Roberts speaks at a union event during the 2015 NBA Finals. (Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) This July, Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors. (Y’know, in case you missed it.) That was one of many, many transactions during a month in which NBA teams flush with cash thanks to a salary cap sent … [Read more...]