Antoine Vermette hoping to replicate Stanley Cup success with Ducks Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Antoine Vermette’s arrival in Anaheim instantly made him the second-oldest player on the roster and the gray beard of the Ducks’ forward group. But at 34, he’s not quite feeling close to being done with hockey. “I take a lot of pride about my preparation in the summer and how I carry … [Read more...]
James Harrison has funny response to 'random' PED test by NFL
James Harrison has funny response to 'random' PED test by NFL The NFL is rarely subtle about its timing. James Harrison is rarely subtle about anything. Which is why the 38-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker doesn’t appear too shocked when he posted a Facebook Live video on Tuesday indicating that the league served him with a “random” drug test. Note the emphasis by Harrison. … [Read more...]
Jim Harbaugh doesn't want your questions about suspended players (Video)
Jim Harbaugh doesn't want your questions about suspended players (Video) (AP Photo/Tony Ding) Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh seems like a fun-loving guy unless, of course, you ask him a question he doesn’t like. Say, one about suspended players perhaps? [Check out Dr. Saturday on Tumblr for entertaining things you won’t see on the blog] Following Monday’s practice, Harbaugh was asked about … [Read more...]
Northwestern CB Keith Watkins II to miss season
Northwestern CB Keith Watkins II to miss season Northwestern cornerback Keith Watkins II (3) makes a tackle against Penn State. (AP Photo/Matt Marton) Northwestern junior cornerback Keith Watkins II will miss the 2016 season after suffering a left knee injury during practice last week, coach Pat Fitzgerald said. The injury was suffered during a non-contact drill and will require surgery. … [Read more...]
Spurs star Hugo Lloris out of action for up to one month
Spurs star Hugo Lloris out of action for up to one month London (AFP) – France international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could miss Spurs’ opening Champions League group match as the Premier League club revealed Tuesday he has a hamstring injury which might sideline him for up to a month. The 29-year-old — who captained hosts France to the heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final in … [Read more...]
Lakers' Young: Relationship with Russell on mend
Lakers' Young: Relationship with Russell on mend 9:17 AM ET ESPN.com news services Nick Young has found the high road and the humor in his controversy-filled spring and romance-less summer. Five months after Los Angeles Lakers teammate D'Angelo Russell posted a video of him talking about picking up girls -- and two months after his public breakup with pop star fiancé Iggy Azalea -- Young … [Read more...]
Miller’s head-first dive at the finish line beats Felix (Yahoo Sports)
Miller's head-first dive at the finish line beats Felix (Yahoo Sports) For beating Allyson Felix, Shaunae Miller gets a gold medal. It took a head-first dive, Superwoman-style, for Miller to spring an Olympic upset Monday over America's top female sprinter in the 400 meters and deny her a record fifth gold medal. Neck-and-neck with two steps to go, Miller sprawled and tumbled across the … [Read more...]
Bilic waits on Ayew scan result
Bilic waits on Ayew scan result London (AFP) – West Ham’s record signing Ghanaian international Andre Ayew is to undergo a scan on the thigh he injured in his Premier League debut for them in the defeat by Chelsea. The 26-year-old France-born forward — who cost West Ham £20.5million (24m euros, $26.6m) when they signed him earlier this month from rivals Swansea — cut an unhappy figure as he left … [Read more...]
Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Chayka's moves, World Cup of Hockey (Puck Daddy Q&A)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Chayka's moves, World Cup of Hockey (Puck Daddy Q&A) (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/NHL/Getty Images) Oliver Ekman-Larsson gushes when he’s asked about the Arizona Coyotes’ offseason and some of the moves the team has made with new general manager John Chayka. Defenseman Alex Goligsoki, “is going to help our team to get better to take a couple of steps closer to the … [Read more...]
James Harrison doesn't say if he'll speak to NFL in Al Jazeera case
James Harrison doesn't say if he'll speak to NFL in Al Jazeera case The reality of the NFL’s ultimatum to the four players accused in the Al Jazeera America report on performance-enhancing drugs is that if the players don’t speak to the NFL, they’ll pay the price. It’s their career. It’s their paycheck. Their teams will suffer without them in the lineup. It’s all well and good to … [Read more...]