As smoke clears on NBA draft day, Danny Ainge is stoking the fire Where there's smoke, there's Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge, but as the NBA draft approaches Thursday, it's looking more and more like he won't make fire rubbing picks together. It's long been Ainge's aim to remain as flexible as possible, so when a star becomes available, he's best equipped to acquire … [Read more...]
Vin Scully narrates himself gifting foul ball to a very lucky fan
Vin Scully narrates himself gifting foul ball to a very lucky fan Wednesday night's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Washington Nationals was jam-packed with exciting moments. Chase Utley and Adrian Gonzalez made a crazy juggling catch to secure an out, and the game ended with Yasiel Puig belly-flopping onto home plate to score the winning run on a walk-off. But there was a … [Read more...]
How America's Favorite Sports Betting Expert Turned A Sucker's Game Into An Industry – Deadspin
How America's Favorite Sports Betting Expert Turned A Sucker's Game Into An Industry - Deadspin Illustration by Jim Cooke Full wagering is illegal in 49 states, but sports betting is big business, with billions wagered each year—and everyone knows it. Lines and moves are discussed openly on TV, and covers are mentioned right next to game stories. Media outlets nationwide turn to a … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy, then Graeme McDowell pull out of Olympic consideration
Rory McIlroy, then Graeme McDowell pull out of Olympic consideration Rory McIlroy became the biggest name yet on Wednesday he would not compete in the men's Olympic golf tournament. The world No. 4, who had flip-flop-flipped on the issue, arrived at his decision after consulting with his fiancee, Erica Stoll, and the rest of his family about the potential risks of Zika virus. “I’ve come to … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Reed Ready
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Reed Ready Are we finally getting close to seeing Tyler Glasnow’s major league debut? I wish I had the answer for you. The 22-year-old extended his hitless streak (yes, hitless) to 13 innings Wednesday with Triple-A Indianapolis, but he has also walked 11 batters in that time. If you include his last three starts, the 6-foot-8 right-hander has walked 16 batters in 17 … [Read more...]
Five stars of Euro 2016 so far
Five stars of Euro 2016 so far Paris (AFP) – At the end of the European Championship group phase, here are five players who shone in the first round: Gareth Bale (Wales) Bale arrived in France fresh from winning a second Champions League title with Real Madrid and the 26-year-old forward has lived up to his pre-tournament billing as one of the potential stars of Euro 2016. He inspired Wales to … [Read more...]
The Phillies just keep on losing and losing
The Phillies just keep on losing and losing A week ago, I wrote about the Philadelphia Phillies free-falling back to normal. At that point, on June 16, their June record was 4-10. Seven days later, their record is -- you guessed it -- 4-17. Those seven games haven't been against the most fearsome teams in baseball, either. They played one game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and then faced … [Read more...]
David Sills set to transfer from West Virginia
David Sills set to transfer from West Virginia West Virginia quarterback/wide receiver David Sills is transferring. West Virginia issued a statement about Sills' departure Thursday morning. "We appreciate everything David has done for the Mountaineer football program," WVU coach Dana Holgorsen said in a statement. "He has done everything asked of him and has been a great teammate. He has … [Read more...]
Boxing-Joshua has a lot of weaknesses, says title opponent Breazeale (Reuters)
Boxing-Joshua has a lot of weaknesses, says title opponent Breazeale (Reuters) British boxer Anthony Joshua's weaknesses will be exposed when he defends his IBF world heavyweight title, his opponent Dominic Breazeale has said as the American returns to London for the first time since his 2012 Olympics nightmare. Olympic champion Joshua, who won the world heavyweight crown in only his 16th … [Read more...]
Florida Panthers sign Keith Yandle to seven-year $44.5M contract
Florida Panthers sign Keith Yandle to seven-year $44.5M contract The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Keith Yandle to a seven-year contract worth $44.5 million. This comes to a $6.35 million salary cap hit per-season. Yandle’s deal was reported by ESPN’s Pierre LeBrun. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported Yandle has a no-movement clause the first six years of his deal. In the last … [Read more...]