Germany’s safe hands Neuer poised for more records Evian (France) (AFP) – Manuel Neuer could set a German safe hands record in Saturday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final against Italy as the world champions’ bid to add the European crown. Neuer kept a fifth straight cleansheet for Germany in Sunday’s 3-0 last 16 win over Slovakia, which leaves Germany as the only team yet to concede in the tournament. … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Handling the Hype Machine
Bump and Run: Handling the Hype Machine Better buckle up. It’s hype season in the NFL, which is always a bit dicey. For context, let’s go to the Rotoworld archives: June 23, 2015: “The Tampa Tribune says Doug Martin had his ‘best offseason in three years.’" You know that’s an old blurb because the Tampa Tribune doesn’t exist anymore. Anyway, here’s another one: August 23, 2015: “The Minneapolis … [Read more...]
Punches thrown after brawl breaks out during minor-league game
Punches thrown after brawl breaks out during minor-league game Relievers tend to miss out on the action during a baseball brawl. Unless they are responsible for throwing the pitch that sparked the brawl, it's pretty rare that you see them throw any punches. By the time the bullpen reaches the action, things have calmed down. Normally, relievers are crucial peacekeepers. That wasn't the case … [Read more...]
DN Agenda: Will the Sixers get most impact through trade or free agency? – Philly.com
DN Agenda: Will the Sixers get most impact through trade or free agency? - Philly.com In the agenda, the Daily News will examine a major issue of the day in Philadelphia sports. We will frame the question and look at it from multiple angles, bringing you opinions from a sports staff unmatched in its experience. The Agenda will run occasionally, only in the Daily News. Bob Cooney Free agency is … [Read more...]
These kids were so happy to meet the U.S. Olympic basketball team
These kids were so happy to meet the U.S. Olympic basketball team Most of the discussion surrounding the U.S. men's basketball team for August's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro has focused on the players that will not be attendance. The stream of dropouts was steady right up until Monday's announcement of the 12-man roster in New York City, with LeBron James and Stephen Curry the two biggest … [Read more...]
Durant, Anthony lead 12-player US Olympic basketball roster (Yahoo Sports)
Durant, Anthony lead 12-player US Olympic basketball roster (Yahoo Sports) Kyrie Irving took one last shot on the flight home from the NBA Finals, hoping LeBron James would play in the Olympics. James isn't going to Rio, and neither are many more of basketball's best players. ''We should be heavily favored,'' Golden State's Klay Thompson said. … [Read more...]
Belgium want to make Lille home territory for Wales clash
Belgium want to make Lille home territory for Wales clash Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Kevin De Bruyne wants Belgium’s Euro 2016 quarter-final clash with Wales to be like a home game — the Lille stadium is just 100 kilometres from the Belgian border. A huge wave of Belgians is expected to cross the frontier to invade the French city to watch their country take on opponents that De Bruyne called “a … [Read more...]
Cavs GM: 'Intend to keep this group together'
Cavs GM: 'Intend to keep this group together' 11:52 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 Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin, in an interview with the "NBA Lockdown Insiders" on ESPN Radio, said the franchise enters free agency this week looking to … [Read more...]
Even the Minnesota Timberwolves are worth $1 billion now
Even the Minnesota Timberwolves are worth $1 billion now It's now well established that any NBA franchise, no matter the success of the team on the court or the size of the market, is worth a lot of money. The $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers in August 2014 set a new standard, and the $850 million sale of the never-super-popular Atlanta Hawks in April 2015 indicated that such … [Read more...]
Ex-Blackhawk Andrew Shaw signs 6-year deal with Canadiens – CBSSports.com
Ex-Blackhawk Andrew Shaw signs 6-year deal with Canadiens - CBSSports.com Andrew Shaw signed a long-term contract with the Montreal Canadiens. USATSI After expending two second-round draft picks to acquire him from the Chicago Blackhawks, the Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that they had signed agitating forward Andrew Shaw to a new six-year deal. Shaw was due to become a restricted free agent … [Read more...]