Adams gets scare before DQ is overturned at US swim trials (Yahoo Sports) Cammile Adams got a scare Wednesday when she was disqualified from the 200-meter butterfly after posting the fastest qualifying time in the preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials. A deck official initially ruled Adams was on her back instead of her stomach coming off the 150-meter wall, and she was DQ'd, … [Read more...]
Lee-Anne Pace withdraws from Rio Games because of Zika (Yahoo Sports)
Lee-Anne Pace withdraws from Rio Games because of Zika (Yahoo Sports) Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa has withdrawn her name from consideration for her nation's Olympic team out of concern about the Zika virus. Pace, ranked No. 38th in the world, is the first player on the LPGA tour to cite Zika for sitting out of the Rio Games. Several men, including Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy, have … [Read more...]
After overcoming injuries, Trayvon Bromell doesn’t fear Bolt (Yahoo Sports)
After overcoming injuries, Trayvon Bromell doesn't fear Bolt (Yahoo Sports) Trayvon Bromell swore off sprinting - all sports, really - after taking his third ride to the hospital in as many years. Time healed those wounds and Bromell has bounced back to become one of the top American sprinters. The 20-year-old may even be the one to give Usain Bolt a run for the gold medal at the Rio de … [Read more...]
ESPN announces commentators for Euro 2016 quarterfinals
ESPN announces commentators for Euro 2016 quarterfinals Anticipation is building for the Euro 2016 quarterfinals, which will be televised live Thursday through Sunday (see TV listings below). Now that the Euro 2016 Round of 16 games are complete, the list of match commentators has been condensed. That means that Steve McManaman, Derek Rae, Alejandro Moreno, Kate Markgraf and Max Bretos will sit … [Read more...]
LeBron clearing path to become NBA's first $200 million man
LeBron clearing path to become NBA's first $200 million man 2:03 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books LeBron James is starting a process that could see the Cleveland Cavaliers forward become the NBA's first $200 million man and the highest-paid player for a single season in league history … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Western Rookies Podcast
Rotoworld Podcasts: Western Rookies Podcast Wednesday, June 29, 2016 The top 10 was loaded with Western Conference picks, but some are really, really raw. We'll go over what guys are worth targeting for Dynasty and redraft. Plus, a quick talk on Orlando Pro Summer League and some fun names. Get ready for a busy July. Mike Gallagher has covered fantasy hoops for eight years and this season … [Read more...]
Saves and Steals: The Cardinals' Final Boss
Saves and Steals: The Cardinals' Final Boss Last week's lede was “Trouble in STL!” That proved to be spot on – Trevor Rosenthal lost his job after allowing three more runs on Friday. He didn't retire anybody. He now has a 5.40 ERA for the season. Woof. St. Louis wasn't the only closer mess this week. Rays fireman Alex Colome hit the disabled list yesterday with right biceps tendonitis. The … [Read more...]
McIlroy has no regrets about pulling out of Rio Games (Yahoo Sports)
McIlroy has no regrets about pulling out of Rio Games (Yahoo Sports) SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) -- Rory McIlroy has no regrets about deciding not to go to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics because of concerns over the Zika virus, saying he and other golfers do not consider Olympic golf to be the ''pinnacle'' of their sport compared to playing in majors. Last week, McIlroy became one … [Read more...]
MLS game scores 1 million viewers for first time since 2008
MLS game scores 1 million viewers for first time since 2008 Saturday night’s broadcast of San Jose Earthquakes against LA Galaxy averaged 1 million viewers on Univision, the first time that MLS has hit that number since 2008. The broadcast of the California Clasico was the first MLS match televised live on Univision since 1999. No regular season or post-season MLS game has ever drawn those … [Read more...]
Lawro's predictions – quarter-finals – BBC Sport
Lawro's predictions - quarter-finals - BBC Sport BBC Sport football expert Mark Lawrenson is predicting the outcome of every game at the 2016 European Championship.Lawro picked the winner in six of the eight last-16 ties.He enjoyed a 42% success rate in the group stage, correctly … [Read more...]