Scout's take: NBA exec talks Bucks draft picks, free agency, Ellenson and Stone - OnMilwaukee.com Published July 1, 2016 at 1:01 p.m. In last week's NBA Draft, the Bucks picked two players who are, seemingly, very different and whose selections generated, similarly, very different reactions around the league – at least in terms of media grades and fan discussion. With the 10th overall … [Read more...]
Rudisha 3rd in Kenya Olympic trials, still makes Rio team (Yahoo Sports)
Rudisha 3rd in Kenya Olympic trials, still makes Rio team (Yahoo Sports) Olympic champion David Rudisha was beaten into third place in the 800 meters at the Kenyan trials on Friday but the world-record holder was still selected to defend his title in Rio de Janeiro. Rudisha finished behind former world junior champion Alfred Kipketer and Ferguson Rotich, who is Rudisha's nemesis this year. … [Read more...]
Most-watched Copa America Centenario games on FOX Sports
Most-watched Copa America Centenario games on FOX Sports Now that we’ve been able to collect all of the TV ratings data for Copa America Centenario, we can now reveal the most-watched Copa America Centenario games that were televised on FOX Sports. Not surprisingly, the USA-Argentina semi-final was the most-watched game. Also, other than the Copa America Centenario final, the US Men’s National … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Free Agency Pod No. 1
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA Free Agency Pod No. 1 Friday, July 01, 2016 Timofey Mozgov was the early headline while several other players signed. We'll talk about the fantasy impact and what it could mean for other free agents. We'll talk about every noteworthy move and what to watch for this weekend. Plus, the huge news of O.J. Mayo being dismissed. Expect at least one more pod this holiday … [Read more...]
Welcome to NHL free agency, where the Bruins are an unmitigated mess – Boston.com
Welcome to NHL free agency, where the Bruins are an unmitigated mess - Boston.com COMMENTARY From (Stanley Cup champion) Phil Kessel to Tyler Seguin and Dougie Hamilton to Joe Morrow, Jimmy Hayes, and Zachary Senyshyn. Only the Boston Bruins could turn such fortune into a pile of distorted rubble. NHL free agency is upon us, which means somebody (Hello, Vancouver!) will be foolishly overpaying for … [Read more...]
What is Dwyane Wade's loyalty worth?
What is Dwyane Wade's loyalty worth? 11:13 AM ET Vincent Johnson and Michael Schwartz, ESPN Stats & Information Dwyane Wade played in 74 games last season, his most since 2010-11, and led the Miami Heat to the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. His contract situation is a repeat: He and the Heat are again at odds upon the expiration of the deal Wade signed last … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Play Peavy?
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Play Peavy? It was nearly a decade ago, back in 2007, that Jake Peavy won a Cy Young Award with the Padres. Since then, he has pitched with four different teams, never really approaching the same level of effectiveness. Still, it was rather stunning to see him stumble to the extent he did over the first six weeks of this season with the Giants. On May 20th, Peavy was … [Read more...]
Spot checks: The Big Ten's most crucial position battles for 2016 – ESPN
Spot checks: The Big Ten's most crucial position battles for 2016 - ESPN 10:41 AM ET This story appears in ESPN College Football 2016, on newsstands now. Order online today! Michigan is looking for a quarterback after saying goodbye to Jake Rudock while Michigan State needs someone to fill Connor Cook's shoes. Ohio State needs to replace Ezekiel Elliott. Who will emerge this fall in some of … [Read more...]
Brazil sacks head of anti-doping lab after WADA suspension (Yahoo Sports)
Brazil sacks head of anti-doping lab after WADA suspension (Yahoo Sports) RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The head of Brazil's anti-doping body has been sacked after the Rio de Janeiro laboratory was suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency. … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction: Beckham Jr. stat predictions – Giants.com (blog)
Fact or Fiction: Beckham Jr. stat predictions - Giants.com (blog) The Giants.com staff makes predictions for the 2016 season with Training Camp less than a month away: Beckham will lead the NFL in a major receiving category.JOHN SCHMEELK: Fact - This will have as much to do with Beckham as it does with how the other top receivers in the league do and whether or not they stay healthy. But with … [Read more...]