Kevin Durant is gone, and the Thunder have no time to be shocked - CBSSports.com So Kevin Durant has gone to the Golden State Warriors, and in his wake, the Oklahoma City Thunder will never be the same. Russell Westbrook remains, but he will be a free agent next summer. The rest of the roster has been constructed around Durant and without him, much of that structure is left hanging. Oklahoma … [Read more...]
Former Rice standout O.J. Brigance to honor Lou Gehrig – Chron.com
Former Rice standout O.J. Brigance to honor Lou Gehrig - Chron.com Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Image 1of/12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 Former Rice football standout O.J. Brigance, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, is delivering a salute to Gehrig on Monday night on the 77th anniversary of Gehrig's farewell speech at Yankee Stadium. Former … [Read more...]
Sources: Thunder mull options with Westbrook
Sources: Thunder mull options with Westbrook 3:11 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books The Oklahoma City Thunder potentially have a major decision to make with Russell Westbrook after the departure of Kevin Durant. How will Kevin Durant fit in, and are multiple titles on the way for Golden … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Kevin Durant Fantasy Podcast
Rotoworld Podcasts: Kevin Durant Fantasy Podcast Monday, July 04, 2016 Kevin Durant is a Warrior and now joins what should be one of the best offenses of all time. We'll break down all the angles for who gets affected in fantasy. Harry B turnaround? Are there enough shots for KD, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson? What about Draymond Green? Here's the podcast: Mike Gallagher has covered … [Read more...]
P. Gasol, Spurs nearing 2-year deal, sources say
P. Gasol, Spurs nearing 2-year deal, sources say 3:16 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Pau Gasol is finalizing a two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs worth in excess of $30 million, according to league sources. The deal will feature a player option in the second year, … [Read more...]
Top Irish jockey Fallon retires because of depression (The Associated Press)
Top Irish jockey Fallon retires because of depression (The Associated Press) Kieren Fallon, a six-time champion jockey in Britain, has retired from horse racing after suffering from depression. Speaking on Fallon's behalf, the chief medical officer for the Irish Turf Club said on Monday that Fallon has had depression for almost three years. Dr. Adrian McGoldrick told Britain's Press … [Read more...]
Cycling-Dangerous for GC riders to mix with sprinters-Cavendish (Reuters)
Cycling-Dangerous for GC riders to mix with sprinters-Cavendish (Reuters) By Julien Pretot ANGERS, France, July 4 (Reuters) - The latest trend for overall favourites' teams to take part in bunch sprints hoping to gain a few seconds on rivals are making stage finales dangerous, Mark Cavendish said on Monday. Big guns, who usually fight it out in the mountains and in time trials, normally … [Read more...]
Dangerous for GC riders to mix with sprinters: Cavendish (Reuters)
Dangerous for GC riders to mix with sprinters: Cavendish (Reuters) By Julien Pretot ANGERS, France (Reuters) - The latest trend for overall favorites' teams to take part in bunch sprints hoping to gain a few seconds on rivals are making stage finales dangerous, Mark Cavendish said on Monday. Big guns, who usually fight it out in the mountains and in time trials, normally drop back near the … [Read more...]
Durant joins Curry, will sign deal with Warriors
Durant joins Curry, will sign deal with Warriors 2:36 PM ET ESPN.com news services Kevin Durant is joining the Golden State Warriors. Saying he has experienced "by far the most challenging few weeks in my professional life," Durant announced Monday his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in a post on The Players' Tribune. How much better are the Warriors with KD? Is this the … [Read more...]
With Kevin Durant walking, where do Thunder go from here?
With Kevin Durant walking, where do Thunder go from here? 1:39 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Oklahoma City Thunder practice facility was quiet on Monday, with few cars in the parking lot and only a couple of staffers coming and going. The organization had been bracing itself for the worst possible news it could receive: Kevin Durant wasn't only leaving, but he was choosing the team that eliminated … [Read more...]