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Aaron Rodgers, Matt LaFleur navigating new Packers partnership GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Matt LaFleur leaned back in his chair and braced himself for the replay, reflexively massaging the black, plastic clicker he uses to watch film at his Lambeau Field office. On this Monday night in early June, however, there was no football ...
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The rise of the mercenary NBA superstar When the Boston Celtics traded picks and players for Kyrie Irving, they did not believe it would be a short-term rental. They saw Kyrie as a foundational piece for the next great Boston team. Yet as his contract ends in a couple of weeks, Irving is widely ...
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US Open fallout: Woodland's big win, Koepka's close call and Tiger's weird week The third major of the year -- the 2019 U.S. Open -- is in the books, with unlikely winner Gary Woodland holding the trophy after an impressive 13-under performance. Woodland held off Brooks Koepka, who came up just short in his bid for three straight U.S. ...
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The Yankees needed a starting pitcher, and then they traded for an(other) aging DH. Why? Did Edwin Encarnacion become a pitcher when I wasn't looking? The Yankees have admitted their primary need before the July 31 trade deadline is a starting pitcher to bolster a highly suspect and shallow rotation. And yet, with Madison Bumgarner and ...
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Nationals Roundup: Washington splits four-game stand with Diamondbacks The Washington Nationals moved to 33-38 after splitting the four-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend. Now, Bryce Harper and the rival Philadelphia Phillies come to town for a four-game stretch that can prove vital to Washington ...
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Reports: Karlsson gets 8-year deal from Sharks The San Jose Sharks have kept one of the premier free agents off the market, agreeing with defenseman Erik Karlsson on an eight-year deal for more than $11 million per season, according to multiple reports. The deal makes Karlsson, 29, the league's ...
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Michigan baseball vs. Florida State, College World Series: Scouting report After defeating Texas Tech, 5-3, in Saturday's College World Series opener, Michigan baseball enters the winners bracket to face Florida State on Monday at 7 p.m. Like the Wolverines, the Seminoles were one of the final four teams in the tournament. It'll be a ...
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Smith: Third star to fix Rockets' drama problems? I had a column in Sunday's Chronicle looking at the Rockets' mounting issues. Monday morning, ESPN published an in-depth look at the Rockets' turmoil, highlighted by a view of the divide between James Harden and Chris Paul. A couple hours later, ...
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Marin Cilic feels he can win more grand slams ... could it happen at Wimbledon next month? Paris (CNN) Marin Cilic describes himself as a "thinker." Deeply reflective, the Croatian is one of only three players outside the Big Four to win a grand slam in the last decade and he's very conscious of not wanting to stop at one. Don't be surprised, either, ...
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Reds hand Rangers a beating in trip finale with injuries to Pence and Mazara a concern Hunter Pence left Sunday's game with a groin strain after chasing a double down the line in the Texas Rangers' 11-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark. Pence will be evaluated Monday in Arlington before the Rangers begins a ...
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21-year-old Viktor Hovland sets US Open amateur scoring record PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Oklahoma State coach Alan Bratton turned to Viktor Hovland on the 18th green and said, "You're part of the walls here." That was before Hovland added to his Pebble Beach resume by breaking a record set by Jack Nicklaus.
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Chicago White Sox to call up catching prospect Zack Collins With the Chicago White Sox hovering around the periphery of the postseason, they have been looking to make improvements to the roster. They rank tenth in runs scored and OPS, with several holes in the lineup. In particular, the White Sox outfield, ...
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'It's kind of a religion': Calgary cricket fans gather for world's biggest sports event It's one of the biggest if not the biggest event in sports, period. But most of Calgary had no idea it was taking place while they were fumbling their way to the coffee machine Sunday morning. This matchup attracts hundreds of millions of people around the ...
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'I'm appalled': AFL boss apologises to fans over mounting security angst AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has apologised to footy fans following mounting allegations of intimidation at the hands of match-day security staff. The apology follows a talk-back radio and social media firestorm over perceptions security has gone too far in ...
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'Substandard' lanes making cycling more dangerous, says Olympic champion Chris Boardman Hundreds of millions of pounds of taxpayers' money is being wasted on "substandard" bicycle lanes that actually make cycling more dangerous, Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman has said. Boardman, the cycling and walking commissioner for ...
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No. 8 Red Raiders in must-win situation against Razorbacks OMAHA, Neb. — Tim Tadlock understands the situation his baseball team is in. The seventh-year Texas Tech coach will guide his squad into an must-win game against Arkansas at 1 p.m. Monday at TD Ameritrade Park. The one unknown about the situation?
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ICC World Cup 2019 | Warner Yet to Take His 'Ferrari for a Spin': Waugh London: Former Australia captain Steve Waugh feels that David Warner has been playing in "second gear" and is yet take "the ferrari for a spin" in this ongoing World Cup. Warner has so far hit two fifties and a century but Waugh says the explosive opener is ...
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Herbert knocks out Monfils in Halle Halle Westfalen - France's Pierre-Hugue Herbert sprung a minor surprise on the first day of the ATP tournament in Halle on Monday as he beat veteran compatriot Gael Monfils in straight sets. Herbert, 28, won 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 to inflict a first-round exit on Monfils, ...
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Matildas rollercoaster now requires a smashing of Jamaica So far this World Cup football fans have ridden the rollercoaster of 'disappointing Matildas' and 'comeback Matildas'. Now it's time for 'goal feast Matildas'. Australia plays Jamaica's 'Reggae Girlz' at Grenoble on Wednesday morning (5am, AEST) and will be ...
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Arsenal's £25m William Saliba transfer hits snag as St Etienne want him loaned back next season ARSENAL will not overrule Unai Emery in negotiations for teenage defender William Saliba. The Gunners are in advanced talks with St Etienne over a £25million deal for the 18-year-old French youth international. William Saliba has been likened to France ...
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Kyle Edmund relishing underdog status as British No 1 prepares for Queen's opener against Stefanos Tsitsipas Kyle Edmund says he is relishing his underdog status ahead of his Queen's Club opener this week. The British number one, who lost out to Nick Kyrgios in last year's tournament, faces the tournament's top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Tuesday. It will be the ...
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Game of Thrones villain The Mountain loses World's Strongest Man title in shock defeat GAME OF THRONES villain The Mountain has lost his title as the World's Strongest Man after a shock defeat in Florida. Icelandic giant Hafthor Bjornsson, 30, lost out to Latvia-born American Martins Licis, 29, whose previous best had been fourth-place last ...
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Women's World Cup 2019: What to look out for on day 11 Defending champions the USA and Sweden won on Sunday to secure their places in the Women's World Cup knockout stage with a game to spare. On Monday, Groups A and B play their final games as they look to make it through to the last 16.
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Seattle Seawolves defend Major League Rugby Championship with 26-23 win Seattle Seawolves rugby team defeated San Diego Legion 26-23 Sunday to win the 2019 Major League Rugby Championship, defending its 2018 title. The Seawolves made team and league history by claiming the MLR Championship Shield for the second ...
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Raptors greeted by huge crowds as NBA championship parade gets underway The parade celebrating the city's first major professional sports championship in more than a quarter century has started. Thousands of fans lined the streets of the parade route in downtown Toronto, and chants of "Let's go, Raptors" filled Nathan Phillips ...
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