Ali would have been pleased by crowd at Muslim service (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali's last wish was that people from all walks of life could gather together to bid him one final goodbye. Yes, it would have pleased Ali, probably even more than will Friday's star-studded memorial service, which features at least one president and a king. ''Who else could pass away and bring all this … [Read more...]
Arsenal vs. MLS All-Stars game sold-out, but tickets available on secondary market
Arsenal vs. MLS All-Stars game sold-out, but tickets available on secondary market Despite Arsenal’s game against the MLS All-Stars being officially sold out, tickets can still be purchased on the secondary market. With the capacity of San Jose’s Avaya Stadium at only 18,000, it’s no wonder that Arsenal vs. MLS All-Stars is the hottest ticket in town. In fact, tickets for the 2016 MLS All-Star … [Read more...]
Jean Machi arrested following release from Cubs organization
Jean Machi arrested following release from Cubs organization In less than 48 hours Jean Machi went from one step away from the major leagues to in the company of the police. Machi, who had been pitching for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs as recently as Tuesday, was arrested for public intoxication and urinating in public in Des Moines on early Thursday morning. According to the Des Moines Register, … [Read more...]
Andre de Grasse wins men’s 100 meters at Bislett Games (Yahoo Sports)
Andre de Grasse wins men's 100 meters at Bislett Games (Yahoo Sports) OSLO, Norway (AP) -- Andre de Grasse won the 100 meters at the Bislett Games in 10.07 seconds Thursday, with a trio of Americans finishing right behind the Canadian. … [Read more...]
Horse racing: Exaggerator ready for ‘huge’ Belmont run – trainer (Reuters)
Horse racing: Exaggerator ready for 'huge' Belmont run - trainer (Reuters) (Reuters) - Exaggerator ended any Triple Crown suspense at this year's Belmont Stakes by handing Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist his first career loss at the Preakness, but the dark bay colt has more to prove in Saturday's $1.5 million race. Exaggerator, the 9-5 early favorite for the 148th Belmont, is primed to … [Read more...]
Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity (The Associated Press)
Ali remembered in prayer as an icon who pushed for unity (The Associated Press) As the faithful chanted a Muslim prayer in unison, dignitaries and fans stood shoulder to shoulder to honor a man who used his celebrity to push for peace among races, religions and cultures. On phones and screens around the globe, thousands more joined the service from afar through streams and broadcasts, … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 bracket
Euro 2016 bracket Download our free Euro 2016 bracket. With it, you can stay on top of all of the scheduled games from June 10 to July 10. Euro 2016 features many of the best teams on the planet that will be vying to win one of the most competitive tournaments in the world. Unlike other Euro 2016 brackets, we’ve created one that is printer-friendly (formatted in PDF). It’s easy to read, and … [Read more...]
Colin Kaepernick says he’s oh-so-happy to still be with the 49ers
Colin Kaepernick says he's oh-so-happy to still be with the 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick ended up staying with the San Francisco 49ers, even though it seems like neither side wanted that. The 49ers didn't want to sell low and trade Kaepernick to the Denver Broncos for a lesser draft pick than they wanted. When Denver picked Paxton Lynch in the first round, that ended the trade talks. … [Read more...]
Jeff Teague says he played this season with a bad knee injury
Jeff Teague says he played this season with a bad knee injury The Atlanta Hawks face a major decision this summer at point guard, where they have two fairly effective players who would start at the position for many NBA teams. Both 27-year-old Jeff Teague and 22-year-old Dennis Schröder are set to become free agents in the 2017 offseason, as well, which means that it would behoove the Hawks … [Read more...]
A front-row seat to David Ortiz’s farewell tour
A front-row seat to David Ortiz's farewell tour SAN FRANCISCO — There’s no missing David Ortiz. When Big Papi’s around, you know it, either by his booming voice, his contagious laugh or his larger-than-life presence. When he walks into the clubhouse or the dugout, you don't see him, you feel him. Such was the scene Tuesday at AT&T Park. Ortiz wasn’t even in the starting lineup, but he was … [Read more...]