Sources: Lakers agree to terms with Yi Jianlian 12:06 PM ET Marc Stein Close ESPN Senior Writer • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics Ramona Shelburne Close ESPN Senior Writer Senior writer for ESPN.com Spent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily News RIO DE JANEIRO -- The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a deal … [Read more...]
Why is Titans running back Derrick Henry still wearing No. 2?
Why is Titans running back Derrick Henry still wearing No. 2? If you watched Derrick Henry’s highlights from his first NFL preseason game, a couple things stood out. First, the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner looked good. Also, he was still wearing jersey No. 2. That flies in college, where we see skill-position players, defensive backs and even some linebackers wearing single-digit numbers. And … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-AIBA drops some referees, judges after scoring controversy (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-AIBA drops some referees, judges after scoring controversy (Reuters) * AIBA says some judges dropped after review of decisions * Results of all Olympic bouts will stand * Controversy over scoring erupted on Tuesday (Adds comment from AIBA official) By Alan Baldwin RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Olympic boxing's governing body has removed some judges and referees from … [Read more...]
Runner who helped hurts knee and won’t return at Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Runner who helped hurts knee and won't return at Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Abbey D'Agostino said Wednesday that her season was over, but her message prevailed nonetheless. Instead of scrambling up to keep running, D'Agostino went to Hamblin, helped her up and urged the New Zealander to keep running. Race officials advanced both runners into Friday's final, but D'Agostino can't go. … [Read more...]
No ban for boxer Povetkin in doping case (The Associated Press)
No ban for boxer Povetkin in doping case (The Associated Press) The WBC has decided not to ban Russian heavyweight title contender Alexander Povetkin after he tested positive for the banned substance meldonium, and has ordered him to fight Canada's Bermane Stiverne for an interim title. Povetkin was due to face WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder of the United States in May before it … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Women’s middleweight quarterfinal results (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Women's middleweight quarterfinal results (Reuters) Aug 17 (Gracenote) - Olympic boxing women's middleweight quarterfinal result in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. Claressa Shields (U.S.) beat Yaroslava Yakushina (Russia) 3-0 … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing federation to drop some referees, judges after review of fight decisions (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing federation to drop some referees, judges after review of fight decisions (Reuters) The AIBA boxing federation has dropped a number of judges and referees at the Rio Olympics after a review of decisions at the Games. After 239 Olympic bouts, the federation said "less than a handful" of the decisions were not at the level expected. "The concerned referees and judges will no … [Read more...]
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians released from hospital after overnight stay
Cardinals coach Bruce Arians released from hospital after overnight stay Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians spent Tuesday night in a San Diego-area hospital and underwent testing, but was released and re-joined his team on Wednesday, according to multiple reports. NFL Network reported that Arians was released around 8 a.m. Pacific time, and that his condition was not considered serious. … [Read more...]
Team USA going the hero ball route and having trouble with it
Team USA going the hero ball route and having trouble with it 1:57 PM ET Micah AdamsESPN.com Following Team USA’s three-point win over Serbia, Paul George provided some insight into why the United States was struggling: "We just have to start getting some movement. We're relying on our natural talent so much. It's so easy to guard us. Teams are just loading up and watching us play one-on-one." … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Steals Fantasy Podcast
Rotoworld Podcasts: Steals Fantasy Podcast Wednesday, August 17, 2016 If one of your guards isn't bringing the steals, it will certainly reflect on his overall nine-cat value. This edition focuses on players who should help you out in that category after the first four rounds of drafts. There's some talk of system changes along with how a minutes change could affect a player. We'll finish off … [Read more...]