LeBron James has an Instagram message for all the doubters The Cleveland Cavaliers' first-ever NBA championship silenced considerable questions over the construction of the team, LeBron James's decision to return to his first franchise, and many other issues regarding a squad that didn't appear to find itself until the postseason. It was a strong statement, the first comeback from 3-1 down … [Read more...]
IBF announces punishments for pro boxers competing in Olympics
IBF announces punishments for pro boxers competing in Olympics When the International Boxing Association voted to allow professional boxers to compete in the Olympics for the first time in Rio, the decision was met with widespread criticism and concern. Now, it’s being met with more concrete promises of penalties. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) announced Monday that it will strip … [Read more...]
Bale’s ‘best’ for Wales as Euro dream goes on
Bale’s ‘best’ for Wales as Euro dream goes on Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Gareth Bale said he enjoyed his best performance in a Wales shirt in the 3-0 win over Russia that extended the country’s Euro 2016 fairytale. Strikes by Aaron Ramsey, Neil Taylor and Bale sent the Welsh on their way to the landmark win for a side appearing in their first major tournament since the 1958 World Cup. England’s … [Read more...]
Day after Game 7, Cleveland basking in the afterglow
Day after Game 7, Cleveland basking in the afterglow 7:45 PM ET CLEVELAND -- The video billboard on the side of a building in downtown Cleveland said it all: "CHAMPIONS." Nearby, dozens of fans waited in line outside the Cavaliers' team store at Quicken Loans Arena to purchase some new championship apparel on Monday afternoon. A day after the city's 52-year title drought ended, nearly everyone … [Read more...]
Sabres acquire rights to Harvard's Vesey for third-round pick – Buffalo News
Sabres acquire rights to Harvard's Vesey for third-round pick - Buffalo News In their first major move of draft week, the Buffalo Sabres pulled a potentially big trade Monday by acquiring the rights to Harvard winger and Hobey Baker Award winner Jimmy Vesey from the Nashville Predators for a third-round pick here on Saturday in First Niagara Center. Vesey, who was drafted by Nashville in … [Read more...]
Attorney: Art Briles was no-show at mediation meeting with victim
Attorney: Art Briles was no-show at mediation meeting with victim The attorneys for a woman who was raped by a former Baylor football player are speaking out against former Bears head coach Art Briles. The woman, former Baylor student Jasmin Hernandez, was raped by former Baylor linebacker Tevin Elliott in 2012. During the trial for Elliott, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison, … [Read more...]
Bale inspires as brilliant Wales into Euro 2016 last 16
Bale inspires as brilliant Wales into Euro 2016 last 16 Toulouse (France) (AFP) – Gareth Bale struck his third goal in as many Euro 2016 games as brilliant Wales cruised into the last 16 as winners of Group B with a clinical 3-0 dismantling of Russia on Monday. First-half strikes by Aaron Ramsey and Neil Taylor sent Chris Coleman’s men well on their way to a comprehensive win in Toulouse against … [Read more...]
How will Texas A&M's 2016 football season play out? Game-by-game predictions – Dallas Morning News
How will Texas A&M's 2016 football season play out? Game-by-game predictions - Dallas Morning News This story is about Colleges Published 17h This Story is About... Share This Story On... Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Daeshon Hall (10) sacks South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Perry Orth (10) during the second half of play at Kyle Field in … [Read more...]
IBF will punish boxers who compete in Rio Olympics (The Associated Press)
IBF will punish boxers who compete in Rio Olympics (The Associated Press) The International Boxing Federation will punish boxers who compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics by removing them from the sanctioning body's rankings or vacating their titles. The IBF announced its decision Monday. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) recently decided to allow professional boxers to attempt … [Read more...]
Pro boxers who compete in Rio will lose titles-IBF (Reuters)
Pro boxers who compete in Rio will lose titles-IBF (Reuters) (Reuters) - Professional boxers who compete at this year's Olympics will be stripped of their International Boxing Federation titles, the IBF said in a statement on Monday. Professional boxers were given the green light to compete at the Aug. 5-21 Rio Games earlier this month but the IBF is unhappy with the decision and said there … [Read more...]