Observations: Ben Simmons is the easy choice at No. 1 over Brandon Ingram - CBS sports.com (blog) Ben Simmons is an easy choice for the top pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. The element of debate is one to be expected when you're talking about putting the future of an NBA franchise in the hands of one player, but when you really break things down, there's no way that Duke's Brandon Ingram should be … [Read more...]
Longtime Florida AD Jeremy Foley announces retirement
Longtime Florida AD Jeremy Foley announces retirement After 25 years serving as Florida’s athletic director, Jeremy Foley has announced his retirement. Foley, 63, informed his staff and UF head coaches of his decision Monday morning, the school said. Foley will serve as athletic director until October 1 and then assume the role of “Emeritus Athletics Director.” "After a long period of … [Read more...]
England fans blame Russians amid fresh Euro 2016 fears
England fans blame Russians amid fresh Euro 2016 fears London (AFP) – English fans involved in bloody clashes before and during England’s match with Russia at the weekend insisted Russian hooligans and French police were to blame, as fears mounted of fresh violence to come. As images of the unrest which marred Saturday’s 1-1 draw between England and Russia continued to feature prominently in … [Read more...]
Golden State rallies around Draymond Green, the mad Warrior
Golden State rallies around Draymond Green, the mad Warrior 11:28 AM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live OAKLAND, Calif. -- When recounting Draymond Green's reaction to the news he had been suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr simply … [Read more...]
Cavs focused on Game 5, not on Draymond Green's suspension
Cavs focused on Game 5, not on Draymond Green's suspension 10:40 PM ET 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. -- The Cleveland Cavaliers will begin their pursuit of what has been a historically impossible feat -- … [Read more...]
Love and war of words: Warriors verbally battle with LeBron James
Love and war of words: Warriors verbally battle with LeBron James Word spread quickly of Warriors forward Draymond Green's suspension from Game 5 of the NBA Finals for his dust-up with Cavaliers superstar LeBron James, and because opinions are like punches to another man's groin when he knocks you down and steps over you, everyone has one brewing inside them. Former NBA hothead Stephen … [Read more...]
Lifelong Cubs fan Bill Murray says ‘This is the year’
Lifelong Cubs fan Bill Murray says 'This is the year' It's always fun when celebrities are hardcore baseball fans. Jon Hamm loves the St. Louis Cardinals. Paul Rudd is a lifelong Kansas City Royals fan. Kevin James bleeds New York Mets' blue and orange (and don't you question him about it). But they all fall short of legendary actor and comedian Bill Murray, lifelong Chicago Cubs fan and … [Read more...]
Checking in on the top 5 picks in last year's baseball draft – Bryan-College Station Eagle
Checking in on the top 5 picks in last year's baseball draft - Bryan-College Station Eagle In a year with no consensus top player, the Philadelphia Phillies led off Major League Baseball's draft Thursday by taking Mickey Moniak, a high school outfielder from California. It could be a while before we'll have a sense of whether Moniak is worthy of that selection. Even the top picks need time … [Read more...]
Reports: Some on Baylor board want to bring back Art Briles (Update)
Reports: Some on Baylor board want to bring back Art Briles (Update) Could Art Briles return to the sideline as Baylor head coach? According to a report from HornsDigest.com’s Chip Brown, the school’s board of regents will “consider a one-year suspension” for Briles when it meets on Monday. Bleacher Report’s Jason King also reported the news. According to Brown, the push to vote for Briles’ … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 minnows Iceland out to shock Ronaldo’s Portugal
Euro 2016 minnows Iceland out to shock Ronaldo’s Portugal Saint-Étienne (France) (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal open their Euro 2016 campaign on Tuesday eager to avoid slipping-up against minnows Iceland and aiming to emulate their run to the European Championship semi-finals four years ago. Portugal lost to eventual winners Spain on penalties in the semi-finals of Euro 2012 and have … [Read more...]