Last goodbye to Muhammad Ali culminates with emotional memorial service (Reuters) By Nick Carey and Steve Bittenbender LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) - Religious and political leaders of many stripes joined the sports world and tens of thousands of ordinary mourners on Friday to bid farewell to Muhammad Ali, the boxing champion who jolted America with his showmanship and won worldwide admiration … [Read more...]
Indy 500 winner Rossi has new sponsor for Texas (The Associated Press)
Indy 500 winner Rossi has new sponsor for Texas (The Associated Press) FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) -- Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi has a new sponsor for his next oval race. … [Read more...]
Eagles’ Nelson Agholor accused of raping exotic dancer
Eagles' Nelson Agholor accused of raping exotic dancer Philadelphia Magazine is reporting that Philadelphia Eagles receiver Nelson Agholor has been accused of raping an exotic dancer at a gentlemen's club in the city. Citing law enforcement sources, David Gambacorta reports that the alleged incident happened Thursday at Cheerleaders Gentlemen's Club. A 27-year old dancer told police that she … [Read more...]
Seeking better form, Curry to give 'spirited effort'
Seeking better form, Curry to give 'spirited effort' 4:37 PM 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 CLEVELAND -- Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry predicted he'll play better in Game 4 of the NBA Finals after not playing to his standards through the first … [Read more...]
FOX’s ‘Copa Tonight’ show is a train wreck, in stark contrast to ESPN’s programming
FOX’s ‘Copa Tonight’ show is a train wreck, in stark contrast to ESPN’s programming ESPN’s Euro 2016 Preview, which aired Thursday night on the main ESPN network, reminded English-language dominant American viewers what a top serious soccer production looks like around a major international tournament. ESPN’s serious preview involved no less than a dozen commentators on site in Paris, a mixture … [Read more...]
Xfinity Series practice halted for groundhog on the track (Video)
Xfinity Series practice halted for groundhog on the track (Video) A groundhog flummoxed Michigan International Speedway workers who tried to get it off the track during Xfinity Series practice Friday afternoon. The practice session was halted for the groundhog and track workers went to remove it. They chased it around the track for a bit and (temporarily) captured it. As three workers were … [Read more...]
Kevin Love can still be a weapon … off the bench
Kevin Love can still be a weapon ... off the bench 10:35 AM ET Kevin Love is a really good basketball player, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have been almost universally amazing at basketball this season with Kevin Love on the floor. His defense wasn't even that big of an issue -- at least not directly -- when the Golden State Warriors flitted all over the visiting Cavs during Games 1 and 2 of the … [Read more...]
Rays sideline reporter axed after racist comments in Facebook chat
Rays sideline reporter axed after racist comments in Facebook chat Emily Austen won't be the sideline reporter for future Tampa Bay Rays games on Fox Sports Florida. Nor will she do that job for the Orlando Magic next season either. After unleashing a variety of racial and religious jokes during a live Facebook chat with Barstool Sports, Austen has gotten the ax from Fox's regional sports … [Read more...]
There’s an interesting idea being discussed for Big 12 divisions
There's an interesting idea being discussed for Big 12 divisions When announcing the Big 12’s decision to reintroduce a conference championship game in 2017, commissioner Bob Bowlsby mentioned the possibility of arranging the league’s 10 members into two five-team divisions. And with those divisions, there is an interesting proposal apparently on the table. Iowa State president Steven Leath … [Read more...]
Chris Froome seizes overall lead at Dauphine Libere (The Associated Press)
Chris Froome seizes overall lead at Dauphine Libere (The Associated Press) VAUJANY, France (AP) -- Two-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome seized the overall lead at the Criterium du Dauphine after winning the fifth stage on Friday. … [Read more...]