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Harbaugh: Controversy followed Urban Meyer Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh, talking Thursday about the Ohio State Buckeyes coach he could not beat, took a dig at Urban Meyer, who retired last season in the wake of a scandal involving domestic violence allegations against a former ...
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Max Muncy says Phillies closer Hector Neris shouted an expletive at Dodgers' dugout after converting save Thursday afternoon, the Dodgers and Phillies wrapped up a very rainy -- and also very eventful -- four-game series at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies won the finale (PHI 7, LAD 6) thanks to Rhys Hoskins' two-run go-ahead single in the seventh inning.
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Even Tiger knows it: He's not young anymore PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland -- Tiger Woods all but told us this would happen. Just the other day, he said that the Masters had taken a ton out of him, that his game was not particularly sharp, and that he needed to shape his golf ball more convincingly than ...
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After strong summer-league play, Celtics' Edwards signs with Adidas After his strong summer-league performance helped earn him a four-year contract with the Boston Celtics, rookie point guard Carsen Edwards has landed a multiyear footwear-and-apparel endorsement deal with Adidas. The Celtics selected the former Big ...
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The Nationals' Revival Has Been Miraculous. This Is Why We Wrote Them Off in May The Nationals season didn't appear on the brink—it seemed over. Since being one of the worst teams in baseball at the end of May, Washington has rocketed back into playoff position. By Jon Tayler. July 18, 2019. The Nationals' 2019 season is a plane ...
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The Open 2019: What you need to know for Friday's second round at Royal Portrush The first round of the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland is in the books, and Thursday's action did not disappoint. But now it's on to Friday's second round. Here's everything you need to know before the first tee shots are in the air.
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A congested NL wild-card race could affect these 3 trade needs for the Cubs The Cubs rotation has posted six consecutive quality starts for the first time in more than a season. That lessens the urge to add a starting pitcher by the July 31 trade deadline, especially with the anticipated return of Cole Hamels around that date.
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Wimbledon phenom Coco Gauff coming to DC's Citi Open Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old tennis sensation that stole hearts around the world at Wimbledon, will make an appearance at the 2019 Citi Open in Washington D.C.. She awaits entrance into the event's qualifying draw, where she will have the opportunity to win ...
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Rockets star James Harden buys minority stake in MLS' Houston Dynamo, NWSL's Houston Dash James Harden got a new teammate in Russell Westbrook earlier this month. Now, he has a couple of new teams. The Houston Rockets star purchased a minority stake in the ownership group that runs the Houston Dash of the MLS and the Houston Dynamo ...
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Giants clubhouse is having fun, but knows trades could still come SAN FRANCISCO -- How do you turn a $170 million team full of guys with multiple rings into an underdog? Turns out it's pretty easy. You just have to fall really, really far behind in the standings. Nobody saw this coming from the Giants, who have won 12 of 14 ...
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ESPN's College GameDay Will Be at Auburn vs. Oregon for Week 1 Can you picture the signs? The crazy fans? The crisp fall mornings and loud college bands? It's almost here. ESPN's College GameDay announced the network will spend its first game of the season with Auburn vs. Oregon. The team will broadcast live from ...
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MLB trade rumors: How much money Yankees sent Royals for Terrance Gore NEW YORK — The Yankees sent a bag full of cash to the Royals for speedy outfielder Terrance Gore on Wednesday. Now we know how many bucks he cost. General manager Brian Cashman agreed to send Kansas City $100,000 for Gore, according to the ...
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Celtics Rumors: Javonte Green Signs Contract; Will Compete for Last Roster Spot The Boston Celtics will reportedly sign Javonte Green to a partially guaranteed contract after a big showing in Summer League, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. The 25-year-old will have a chance to earn the final roster spot for the Celtics in 2018-19.
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Hot seat talk? Quarterback questions? No matter: Auburn exudes confidence at SEC Media Days HOOVER — You had to be listening closely to catch them. Gus Malzahn isn't the type of person who would take a public shot at anyone, basically ever. But a subtle jab? The seventh-year head coach fired a few of those off during his 30-minute address inside ...
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Rangers' Mike Minor unhappy he might be moved: 'It's almost like I signed just so they could trade me' Mike Minor is not happy his name has surfaced in trade rumors. The 31-year-old starter discussed a recent report that said the Rangers are "increasingly likely" to deal him before the July 31 deadline when he met with reporters Wednesday. Refresh.
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Sixers' Ben Simmons is worth the max The Philadelphia 76ers aren't messing around. On Tuesday, Ben Simmons signed a full maximum extension, worth $170 million over five years, to remain with the team that drafted him No.1 overall in 2017. With Joel Embiid already under contract through ...
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Packers by position: In Matt LaFleur's offense, can Jimmy Graham be the player the Packers envision him to be? GREEN BAY — The competition for playing time this summer won't just be tight end vs. tight end during Green Bay Packers' training camp. Given the Packers' diversified offensive scheme under new head coach Matt LaFleur — and the philosophy that the ...
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Bradley Beal Should Be The NBA's Most Coveted Trade Target This Season We're at the point in the NBA offseason where we can survey the league and project things out with some amount of certainty. The biggest fishes in the free agent pond have made up their minds, while the biggest names that ended up on the trade block have ...
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Chris Sale snaps Fenway losing streak, beats Blue Jays 5-0 BOSTON (AP) — Chris Sale and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, and the Boston Red Sox left-hander struck out 12 in six innings Thursday for his first regular-season win at Fenway Park in more than a year with a 5-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Lakers' Shaq & Kobe Will Have Shocking Reality Later in Life Says HOF'er One of thr NBA's 50 Greatest Basketball Players of all time, Barry is a World Champion in both the NBA and ABA. A multiple All Star, scoring champ, was one of the NBA's 50 Greatest Players and the master of the underhanded free throw. With such a prolific ...
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Where are Troy and South Alabama picked to finish in Sun Belt? Sun Belt coaches picked Troy to finish second in the conference's East Division, just behind defending league champ Appalachian State. Entering the first season under new coach Chip Lindsey, Troy is coming off a third straight 10-win season and returns ...
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The eccentric Keith Thurman: Out to crush stereotypes and crucify Manny Pacquiao LAS VEGAS - Keith Thurman enjoys disrupting your preconceived notions of who he is and what a fighter is supposed to be. Maybe that's why he isn't bothered that he's the underdog against Manny Pacquiao when the two square off at the MGM Grand ...
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Bulls bring back Shaq Harrison on a one-year deal The Bulls' defense just got a whole lot better. Just a few hours after signing free agent center Luke Kornet, the Bulls have brought back guard Shaq Harrison on a one-year deal. Harrison's non-guaranteed deal had been waived earlier in the month to make ...
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US Open purse to surpass $57M, richest in tennis NEW YORK -- The US Open total purse this year is more than $57 million, the richest in tennis history. The men's and women's singles champion will each receive $3.85 million, and the men's and women's doubles champion teams will get $740,000.
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Mailbag: Agree With Romo's Assessment? Wanted your thoughts on a couple things Tony Romo said as a guest on 105.3 The Fan yesterday. One, he thinks the move to Kellen Moore as offensive coordinator is significant because, at least early in the season, teams don't know Moore's tendencies as a ...
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Blue Jays plan to activate Ryan Borucki, designate Nick Kingham The Toronto Blue Jays plan to activate Ryan Borucki for his next scheduled start while designating reliever Nick Kingham for assignment. According to Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo, Ryan Borucki will make his next start with the MLB team either on ...
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Johnson Catches Biletnikoff Award Attention Another day. Another preseason honor for Tyler Johnson . This time, the All-American candidate, was named to the Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the season's outstanding FBS receiver in college football.
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Chris Kelly returns to Bruins as player development coordinator Former Bruins forward Chris Kelly will rejoin the team as player development coordinator, general manager Don Sweeney announced Thursday. Kelly, who recorded five goals and eight assists in 25 playoff games as a member of the Bruins' 2011 Stanley ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin will travel to China as NHL ambassador Alex Ovechkin is heading to China. The NHL on Thursday announced the Capitals captain will visit Beijing the week of August 4th as part of the league's continued outreach in the country. Refresh. The Padres have a star in Fernando Tatis Jr. Loading video .
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ICC suspends Zimbabwe Cricket over government interference (Reuters) - Zimbabwe were suspended from the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday, with the world governing body saying the country's cricket administration was not free from government interference. The ICC Board unanimously decided to ...
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Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 odds, picks 2019: NASCAR model says Kurt Busch surprises at New Hampshire The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to New Hampshire Motor Speedway this week for the 2019 Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. It's a 1.058-mile oval track that routinely provides some of the most entertaining racing of the NASCAR schedule, and ...
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Indians' Kluber throws successful bullpen session CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians say pitcher Corey Kluber threw a successful bullpen session at Progressive Field, the right-hander's first time throwing from a mound since fracturing his right forearm on May 1. The team said the two-time Cy Young ...
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Netball World Cup: Silver Ferns to meet England in semifinal Twelve months ago, the Silver Ferns would have folded in the same situation and lost by 20. While disappointed not to pull off a comeback victory, coach Noeline Taurua praised the fight from her side after they lost a 50-49 cliffhanger to Australia at the Netball ...
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Daniel Sturridge available to start Premier League season at new club after avoiding lengthy ban Daniel Sturridge, the former Liverpool striker, will be available to restart his career at a new club at the start of the season after avoiding a lengthy suspension for breaching betting regulations. Sturridge was banned from football for two weeks and fined ...
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Report: Police say Greg Johnson's death an apparent suicide DETROIT (AP) -- A police report says the death of former Nashville Predators captain Greg Johnson was an apparent suicide, according to the Detroit News. The paper said Wednesday it had obtained a Rochester Police report, and that Johnson was found by ...
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Rangers sign forward Phillip Di Giuseppe As the Rangers decide how to handle their cap crunch, they've added another contract to the books. The team announced Thursday the signing of free agent forward Phillip Di Giuseppe. The 25-year-old winger split time last year with the Hurricanes and ...
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Open Championship 2019: Robert MacIntyre making big noise at Royal Portrush There's a story that Bob MacIntyre tells that makes you think, not about the golfer but about the man, his family and where they come from. He takes us back to the BMW International in Germany last month and an approach shot on 18 in Friday's second round.
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Argentina pick 13 Jaguares to face All Blacks Buenos Aires - Argentina head coach Mario Ledesma on Thursday named 13 players from beaten Super Rugby finalists the Jaguares in his team to face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship this weekend. Only Stade Francais flyhalf Nicolas Sanchez ...
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Prodigy Ewan breaks out TOULOUSE, France — A bit more than a year ago, Caleb Ewan was devastated to be left out of the Tour de France. The Australian sprinter had to watch cycling's biggest race on TV after finding out at the last minute that his Mitchelton-Scott team was placing ...
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Ian Chappell reveals skin cancer battle Former Australia Test captain Ian Chappell is battling skin cancer. Chappell, 75, has reportedly just finished six weeks of intensive radiation therapy after having carcinomas cut out of his shoulder, armpit and neck. The Daily Telegraph reported the cricket ...
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Cork amateur Sugrue makes solid start at Portrush Amateur Championship winner James Sugrue overcame his initial nerves at The Open to card a level-par round of 71 to match playing partner, local favourite and former winner Darren Clarke. The 22-year-old from County Cork was paired with the Northern ...
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Final loss will be a hard one to swallow for next couple of years, says Boult Pace bowler Trent Boult was among six Black Caps players making a low-key homecoming at Auckland airport, soaking up commiserations from a few fans and well-wishers. A group of rueful New Zealand players touched down on home soil on Thursday, ...
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Tyson Fury 'agrees to fight Dereck Chisora for third time after talks on phone' DERECK CHISORA claims Tyson Fury has agreed to a third fight after the pair spoke on the phone. The Gypsy King, 30, owns two wins over his domestic rival — but wants to close out his career with a third bout. Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora are close to ...
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Local boy Morgan still making his mark in ninth TFC season TORONTO — A rare goal by Ashtone Morgan helped Toronto FC secure the win over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night. While scoring is not Morgan's forte, Toronto's longest-serving player still brings plenty to the table without much fanfare.
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The Trail Blazers' Secret Weapon Isn't a Secret Anymore Anfernee Simons skipped college and went straight to the NBA in 2018. Then he disappeared from the public eye. After a year of watching Damian Lillard rather than playing alongside him, Simons has the league buzzing and Portland hopeful that he can be ...
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The Astros and Yankees are the Best Landing Spots for Madison Bumgarner The San Francisco Giants are more likely than not going to be sellers before the July 31 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Although they have won five straight games and been playing a lot better as of late, the Giants have struggled for most of the year ...
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Eddie Hearn questions Anthony Joshua's mentality before his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr Eddie Hearn has questioned Anthony Joshua's mindset before his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr by claiming that the 29-year-old was not 'war ready'. Joshua suffered the first loss of his career at Madison Square Garden in June but is in line to face Ruiz in a ...
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Nathan Eovaldi Strikes Out Side In His Rehab Inning With PawSox BOSTON (CBS) — Nathan Eovaldi is set to become the closer of the Boston Red Sox. But first, he had to put in a little work down in the minors. And what an interesting inning of work that was. Eovaldi came out of the bullpen to pitch the second inning for the ...
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