Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Vicious Cycle Rajai Davis is well on his way to a year of firsts, so it's fitting that his first cycle would come in 2016, too. "Not in Little League, not in Senior League, not in Babe Ruth, not in the minors," Davis said of hitting for the cycle. "Not until right now in The Show, in the big leagues. This is nice." Davis accomplished the feat Saturday in a loss … [Read more...]
Pro boxers N’Dam, Ruenroeng enter Olympic qualifying tourney (The Associated Press)
Pro boxers N'Dam, Ruenroeng enter Olympic qualifying tourney (The Associated Press) A former IBF flyweight champion from Thailand and a French-Cameroonian middleweight contender are the most prominent professional boxers attempting to win berths in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics during the final qualifying tournament. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) announced the entrants Saturday … [Read more...]
Most-watched Copa America Centenario teams on US TV
Most-watched Copa America Centenario teams on US TV For some, the country that has been the most-watched Copa America Centenario team on US television may be a surprise. It’s not, as you would expect, the United States as the host country. Others won’t be surprised that it’s the Mexico national team that was the most popular Copa America Centenario team on US shores. Based on our own research … [Read more...]
Sources: KD decision to come in next 24-36 hours
Sources: KD decision to come in next 24-36 hours 11:48 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Kevin Durant has told the clubs he is meeting with in the Hamptons that his free-agency decision will be made within the next 24-36 hours, according to league sources. With Al Horford's … [Read more...]
Phelps goes out on top in final US race, winning 100 fly (Yahoo Sports)
Phelps goes out on top in final US race, winning 100 fly (Yahoo Sports) Michael Phelps wasn't about to lose his last race in the United States. With his gangly arms cutting through the water, Phelps dazzled the home fans one last time. Phelps made it three-for-three at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, rallying on the return lap to win the 100-meter butterfly Saturday night. … [Read more...]
Without Bolt, Jamaican trials head toward the finish (Yahoo Sports)
Without Bolt, Jamaican trials head toward the finish (Yahoo Sports) Kenia Sinclair mistimed her move in the Olympic final of the 800-meter run at the Beijing Olympics eight years ago, quite possibly costing her a medal. Fighting through a bad hamstring, Sinclair finished second in the women's 800 final at the Jamaican Senior National Championships - the Caribbean nation's version of the … [Read more...]
Finally, Boston is a free-agent destination
Finally, Boston is a free-agent destination 10:42 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 WALTHAM, Mass. -- As members of the Boston Celtics' summer-league squad walked off the floor following a practice Friday afternoon, team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge and All-Star point guard … [Read more...]
Horford picks Boston; agent says 4 years, $113M
Horford picks Boston; agent says 4 years, $113M 10:32 PM ET ESPN.com news services Free-agent big man Al Horford has agreed to terms with the Boston Celtics on a four-year max deal worth $113 million, with a player option after the third year, his agent, Jason Glushon, told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Horford revealed he was heading to Boston earlier Saturday on his Twitter account. Celtic … [Read more...]
No regrets for teary Buffon as Italy exit Euros
No regrets for teary Buffon as Italy exit Euros Bordeaux (AFP) – Tears rolled down the cheeks of Gianluigi Buffon but the legendary Italy ‘keeper said there were “no regrets” despite the Azzurri missing a golden chance to beat Germany to a Euro 2016 semi-final spot. “The tears are for my disappointment. It was a magical experience that revived something in all of us and our fans, but it’s come … [Read more...]
The Latest: Ledecky qualifies in 800-meter freestyle (Yahoo Sports)
The Latest: Ledecky qualifies in 800-meter freestyle (Yahoo Sports) Katie Ledecky added a third race to her Olympic schedule, cruising to a nearly 10-second victory in the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials Saturday night. One night after competing in the 100 free, the 19-year-old Ledecky didn't have quite enough in the tank to challenge her own world record. Leah Smith took … [Read more...]