Michigan State's Miles Bridges a projected mid-1st-round NBA pick - Detroit Free Press The Michigan State signee participated in the Jordan Brand Classic Friday in New York. Video by Lauren Shute/Special to DFP. Bridges headlines Tom Izzo's talented incoming freshman class; Who do the Pistons take? Miles Bridges competes in the boys three-point shootout contest during the … [Read more...]
Rio mayor delivers last major Olympic Park installation (Reuters)
Rio mayor delivers last major Olympic Park installation (Reuters) Rio de Janeiro's mayor handed a still not entirely finished cycling arena to organizers on Sunday, inaugurating the last major installation in the Olympic Park just over a month before the summer games begin. Organizing committee representatives said temporary installations and decorations would be completed in coming days, … [Read more...]
US rowers get anti-microbial training suits for Rio waters (Yahoo Sports)
US rowers get anti-microbial training suits for Rio waters (Yahoo Sports) U.S. Olympic rowers will be given a new, high-tech training suit with anti-microbial features designed to protect them against water pollution in Rio de Janeiro. Athletics apparel maker Boathouse Sports says the new, seamless one-piece suit is knitted with an anti-microbial finish. Testing last year by The Associated … [Read more...]
Iceland football team owe ‘great debt’ to coach, says Hodgson
Iceland football team owe ‘great debt’ to coach, says Hodgson Nice (France) (AFP) – England manager Roy Hodgson said Iceland owe a “great debt” to coach Lars Lagerback who he said he had formed a special bond with during his years spent in Sweden. “They owe a great debt to Lars Lagerback and (long-time associate) Roland Andersson,” Hodgson said ahead of England’s last-16 showdown with the Nordic … [Read more...]
Heat's Whiteside hoping to know team on July 1
Heat's Whiteside hoping to know team on July 1 5:52 PM ET Michael WallaceESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA reporter Blogs regularly on the Miami Heat 14 years covering the ACC, SEC, NFL and NBA MIAMI -- Pending Miami Heat free agent center Hassan Whiteside hopes to have his future decided on the first day of free agency next week and emphasized Sunday he remains open to all potential … [Read more...]
Cult of Hockey: Chiarelli's savvy saves Oilers a second and a third round pick – Edmonton Journal
Cult of Hockey: Chiarelli's savvy saves Oilers a second and a third round pick - Edmonton Journal The day the Edmonton Oilers signed up new GM Peter Chiarelli it cost Edmonton a second-round draft pick in compensation to the Boston Bruins. This Friday at the NHL draft, Chiarelli paid off that debt and then some with his astute negotiating. Chiarelli should have paid dearly for Columbus’ … [Read more...]
Pistons draft pick Henry Ellenson was almost a Michigan State Spartan – Detroit Free Press
Pistons draft pick Henry Ellenson was almost a Michigan State Spartan - Detroit Free Press Free Press columnist Drew Sharp and sports writer Vince Ellis break down the Pistons selection of Marquette power forward Henry Ellenson. Video by Michelle Fikany/Videolicious Videolicious Ellenson was recruited hard by Tom Izzo at MSU; After the pick, Izzo texted Van Gundy 'don’t screw it up' … [Read more...]
Lochte finishes 2nd in 400 IM heats at US Olympic trials (Yahoo Sports)
Lochte finishes 2nd in 400 IM heats at US Olympic trials (Yahoo Sports) Chase Kalisz qualified fastest in the 400-meter individual medley preliminaries Sunday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials with Ryan Lochte trying to shake off the cobwebs on the meet's first day. Kalisz (KAY-lish) out-touched defending Olympic champion Lochte to win their heat in 4 minutes, 11.86 seconds. ''My first … [Read more...]
AP source: Irving, Barnes finish US Olympic basketball team (Yahoo Sports)
AP source: Irving, Barnes finish US Olympic basketball team (Yahoo Sports) The U.S. basketball team has its roster for Rio. Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes accepted spots on the team to fill out the Americans' 12-player Olympic squad, a person with knowledge of the details said Saturday. The Americans had received 10 confirmations by Thursday and were holding spots for Irving and LeBron … [Read more...]
Hodgson won't beg FA to stay England boss
Hodgson won't beg FA to stay England boss 11:30 PM GMT Roy Hodgson is prepared to carry on as England manager beyond Euro 2016 but will not be "begging" the Football Association for a contract extension. There have been some testing moments since the 68-year-old succeeded Fabio Capello in May 2012, but things appear to be looking up after the World Cup debacle of two years ago. Hodgson was … [Read more...]