Astros release minor leaguer involved in alleged domestic incident Danry Vasquez was arrested on Aug. 4 before being suspended and released on Wednesday. (Corpus Christi Hooks) The Houston Astros have released 22-year-old minor league outfielder Danry Vasquez, who was suspended indefinitely by the commissioner’s office on Wednesday amid an investigation into an alleged domestic violence … [Read more...]
UNT picks up Spencer Edwards, former 2nd round MLB pick – Denton Record Chronicle (blog)
UNT picks up Spencer Edwards, former 2nd round MLB pick - Denton Record Chronicle (blog) Spencer Edwards, a former baseball standout at Rockwall, has joined the UNT football team. (The Dallas Morning News/John F. Rhodes) Spencer Edwards, a former two-sport standout at Rockwall, has joined the North Texas football team. Edwards was selected with the 88th overall pick in the 2012 Major League … [Read more...]
Five challengers to Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga
Five challengers to Barcelona and Real Madrid in La Liga Barcelona (AFP) – Ahead of the start of the 2016/17 La Liga season on Friday, AFP Sports takes a look at the five most prominent challengers to champions Barcelona and European champions Real Madrid (last season’s final position in brackets): Atletico Madrid (third) The undoubted third force of Spanish football missed out on the title by … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose expands on Super Team comment: 'I'm not taking that back'
Derrick Rose expands on Super Team comment: 'I'm not taking that back' 7:58 PM ET A few weeks ago, Derrick Rose caused a bit of a stir when he curiously said that some people put the New York Knicks in the same “Super Team” class as the Golden State Warriors. In an interview published earlier this week from Seoul, South Korea, Rose expanded on those comments, explaining that they … [Read more...]
LeBron: 'Wish I was out there' with Team USA
LeBron: 'Wish I was out there' with Team USA 8:26 PM ET ESPN.com news services LeBron James misses the Olympic stage. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar, who decided to skip his fourth Olympics after leading the Cavs to an NBA title in June, said in an interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols that he's keeping an eye on his teammates at the Rio Games. "Every time I watch 'em, I wish I was … [Read more...]
LeBron James would like to own and run an NBA team someday
LeBron James would like to own and run an NBA team someday LeBron James, seconds after declining J.R. Smith’s team option. (Getty Images) LeBron James recently admitted that he’s chasing the figurative “ghost” of Michael Jordan, meaning MJ’s six NBA championship and Jordan’s acknowledged presence as the greatest to ever play the sport of basketball. We hope this particular chase-down block, … [Read more...]
Rio Olympics: Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni calling it quits for Argentina
Rio Olympics: Manu Ginobili, Andres Nocioni calling it quits for Argentina Following a 105-78 defeat by the hands of Team USA, Argentina was forced to say goodbye to two legendary figures in its basketball history. Andres Nocioni, 36, and Manu Ginobili, 38, informed the media that this was their final game for the Argentina National Team. They were both part of the golden era of basketball for … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason: Three Rookies With The Most To Prove – The Inquisitr
NFL Preseason: Three Rookies With The Most To Prove - The Inquisitr As the NFL regular season rapidly approaches, teams look at their roster and the players who will make the final roster. After all, there are only 53 men who can make the final roster of each team. While no roster spot is safe, there are some players who are looking to do more than fight for a roster spot. These players are the … [Read more...]
Controversy on the track as U.S. runner gets tripped up on last lap of 5000m heat, but denied spot in final
Controversy on the track as U.S. runner gets tripped up on last lap of 5000m heat, but denied spot in final Your browser does not support iframes. With less than a lap to go in Wednesday’s 5,000-meter heat, U.S. runner Hassan Mead was running with the lead group, in perfect position to easily qualify for Saturday’s final. But that’s not the way things panned out, as Mead got tangled up with … [Read more...]
CBS Sports picks Suns as possible breakout team – Arizona Sports (registration) (blog)
CBS Sports picks Suns as possible breakout team - Arizona Sports (registration) (blog) Phoenix Suns coach Earl Watson grabs a clipboard to draw a play as he calls for a timeout during the second half against the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Denver. The Nuggets won 116-98. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The Phoenix Suns, with such little roster makeover … [Read more...]