Striding Sissoko stakes claim for France role at Euro 2016 Lille (France) (AFP) – With a purposeful display against Switzerland, France’s Moussa Sissoko served notice that he can bring drive and dynamism to the Euro 2016 hosts’ problematic midfield. Aligned alongside Yohan Cabaye and Paul Pogba in a three-man midfield, Sissoko impressed as France recorded a 0-0 draw against the Swiss in Lille on … [Read more...]
J.R. Smith and the Cavaliers made the most of a Las Vegas pitstop
J.R. Smith and the Cavaliers made the most of a Las Vegas pitstop J.R. Smith is the star of the party at XS. pic.twitter.com/aGJWrH94DT— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) June 20, 2016 J.R. Smith was shirtless at a Las Vegas nightclub in the wee hours of the morning after a game, and maybe for the first time in the Cleveland Cavaliers guard's career, nobody could have a problem with it. [Follow … [Read more...]
Red Sox fan misses catch but redeems himself with second chance
Red Sox fan misses catch but redeems himself with second chance Your browser does not support iframes.Second chances don't come often in life. You rarely get the opportunity to redo something you screwed up or missed out on. On Sunday, one Boston Red Sox fan was in the right place at the right time not just once, but twice, and he got to correct a pretty embarrassing mistake. The Red Sox … [Read more...]
What if one-and-done were three-and-done? – ESPN
What if one-and-done were three-and-done? - ESPN 8:00 AM ET Ten years ago the one-and-done rule was put in place, altering both the NBA and college basketball. It also left us with a lasting question: What if? What if college basketball players were beholden to the same draft rules as college football players? What if the road to the NBA was the same as the road to the NFL? What if players had … [Read more...]
Celtics have stockpiled eight picks for Thursday's NBA Draft – The Patriot Ledger
Celtics have stockpiled eight picks for Thursday's NBA Draft - The Patriot Ledger WALTHAM – The last time they had at least eight picks in the NBA Draft was 1984 when the selection process lasted 10 rounds. The Celtics drafted 10 players that year, led by first-round choice Michael Young, who did not even make the team. More than 30 years later, the Celtics are in possession of eight … [Read more...]
Where to find England vs. Slovakia on US TV and streaming
Where to find England vs. Slovakia on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch England vs. Slovakia in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. In the third and final game for England in Group A at Euro 2016, the Three Lions face a stiff test against a Slovakia team that impressively defeated Russia. Both teams have something to play for in this game, so an early goal … [Read more...]
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Farewell to Pavel Datsyuk, Jen Neale on Ducks
Marek Vs. Wyshynski Podcast: Farewell to Pavel Datsyuk, Jen Neale on Ducks It's a new edition of MAREK VS. WYSHYNSKI, and we're talking about: - Marek and Wysh talk with Puck Daddy's Jen Neale about the Anaheim Ducks' big coaching change and whether Getzlaf and Perry have lost their power. - Pavel Datsyuk leaves the Detroit Red Wings, and leaves behind a legacy. - Can the Red Wings move … [Read more...]
Social media reacts to Cavs' stunning Game 7 victory
Social media reacts to Cavs' stunning Game 7 victory 8:36 AM ET James QuintongESPN.com Close Editor for ESPN.com Member of Fantasy Sports Writers Hall of Fame The Cleveland Cavaliers have captured Cleveland's first major sports title in 52 years, thanks to an epic 93-89 Game 7 win over the Golden State Warriors on the road. The Cavaliers won three straight games after facing elimination … [Read more...]
Russian Olympic Committee head to meet IOC leadership: Kremlin (Reuters)
Russian Olympic Committee head to meet IOC leadership: Kremlin (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - The president of the Russian Olympic Committee, Alexander Zhukov, has left Moscow for talks with the leadership of the International Olympic Committee, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. The IOC will meet on Tuesday to discuss Russia's ban by the International Association of Athletics … [Read more...]
LeBron: 'Cleveland, this is for you'
LeBron: 'Cleveland, this is for you' Jun 11, 2016 Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate OAKLAND, Calif. -- It was a championship 52 years in the making. With 333 of the 336 regulation minutes through seven games of the NBA … [Read more...]