Europeans set high bar on mountain bike for Olympics (The Associated Press) Jaroslav Kulhavy trained so hard for the Olympics that he didn't have time to finish work on a new house. It took a broken left hand to finally slow him down on the mountain bike, though it's not the kind of break he needed as he works to get back atop the medal stand in Rio. After a five-week recovery, he was back … [Read more...]
Weekend ratings predictions: NASCAR Daytona, Olympic trials and more – Sporting News
Weekend ratings predictions: NASCAR Daytona, Olympic trials and more - Sporting News First, the results of last week's predictions: — U.S. Olympic swimming trials. Prediction: 4.7; final rating: 2.7. — PGA Tour National, final round. Prediction: 1.9; final rating: 1.8. — NASCAR Sprint Cup from Sonoma. Prediction: 2.4; final rating: 2.4. — Major League Baseball regional action. Prediction: 1.5; … [Read more...]
The delicate balance of NBA team building
The delicate balance of NBA team building 12:00 AM ET Building something that lasts in the NBA is hard. Even teams on top live in fear of one butterfly flap that might undo everything -- one injury, one trade gone bad, one unhappy player or even a blip of bad timing in the way contracts are staggered. It's amazing how fast things spin out of control, and how long it can take a team to find its … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agent Tracker
Offseason Beat: NBA Free Agent Tracker We're off an running! You're going to see all sorts of rumors on our Player News Page, so it might be a little information overload for those looking just to see what deals are done at a quick glance. If you just want to see the agreements, this is the place for you. Remember, players can't officially sign anything until July 6, but it should be considered … [Read more...]
Competitive fields head to gate in third Olympics for BMX (The Associated Press)
Competitive fields head to gate in third Olympics for BMX (The Associated Press) In 2008, Strombergs swept through the competition from the quarterfinals. Now 29, Strombergs will be one of the older competitors at the Rio Olympics, where the average age of a rider skews closer to the early-to-mid 20s. Strombergs does have that Olympic pedigree , though. … [Read more...]
Ledecky poised to win 3rd individual title at US swim trials (Yahoo Sports)
Ledecky poised to win 3rd individual title at US swim trials (Yahoo Sports) Katie Ledecky set herself up to swim a third individual event in Rio, qualifying fastest for the 800-meter freestyle at the U.S. trials Friday. Ledecky made a name for herself by winning the 800 free four years ago in London. Ledecky is in line to match Debbie Meyers' sweep of the 200, 400 and 800 freestyles at the … [Read more...]
Strong harness field for $500,000 Ben Franklin Stakes (The Associated Press)
Strong harness field for $500,000 Ben Franklin Stakes (The Associated Press) WILKES-BARRE, Pa. (AP) -- Always B Miki and Freaky Feet Pete join 2015 Horse of the Year Wiggle It Jiggleit on Saturday in the $500,000 Ben Franklin Stakes at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Always B Miki, a 5-year-old stallion, has won eight of 10 races since returning from injury last October. Freaky Feet Pete … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 quarter-final – Belgium 1 Wales 1 at half-time
Euro 2016 quarter-final – Belgium 1 Wales 1 at half-time Lille (France) (AFP) – Wales captain Ashley Williams cancelled out Radja Nainggolan’s stunning opener for Belgium to send the teams into half-time level at 1-1 in Friday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final in Lille. Nainggolan hammered a thunderous long-range strike past Wayne Hennessey in the 13th minute at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, but Williams … [Read more...]
Sources: Parsons chooses max deal from Grizzlies
Sources: Parsons chooses max deal from Grizzlies 3:59 PM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Forward Chandler Parsons has agreed to a four-year maximum contract with the Memphis Grizzlies worth a projected $94.8 million, league sources told ESPN. How is NBA … [Read more...]
Jacksonville Jaguars offseason review and 2016 preview – Bolts from the Blue
Jacksonville Jaguars offseason review and 2016 preview - Bolts from the Blue They are not fearsome predators yet, but they aren't weak little kittens anymore either. They have a QB and seem to have a plan. What can the Bolts expect from their Week 2 opponent? Quite A Splash The Jags finished 2015 with a 5-11 record, a couple of potential wins squandered, and questions about whether Gus Bradley … [Read more...]