Big3 officials say they received “a generous offer” as part of an agreement to move the 3-on-3 pro basketball league’s inaugural title game across the Strip to make way for the mega fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Aug. 26. Big3 had a contract to hold its […]
Getty Images Calvin Johnson hasn’t said all that much about his decision to retire — in America. But during a promotional trip to Italy, the former Lions receiver admitted all the losing he was subject to eventually wore him out. Via the Detroit News, Johnson told the Italian press that the losing coupled with his […]
The juxtaposition of Trump, who has alienated women’s rights activists with his policies, cabinet picks and public posturing, and the premier women’s golf event in the country over which he presides has placed participants this week in an awkward position. Advertisement Continue reading the main story How do they reconcile their ambitions as strong, accomplished […]
MIAMI — One of the highlights of every All-Star Game is FanFest, the fan-centric exposition that trots out ballplayers present and past, new merchandise and interactive exhibits. This year’s edition took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center, and as usual you could find a steady stream of former ballplayers’ autographing and glad-handing and the […]
Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images They say to only put so much stock into summer exhibitions, yet it’s likely hard for fans to ignore the fact the Los Angeles Lakers are down two critical pieces of the future already. Speculation about who the Lakers might pursue this year or how they might save up for 2018 aside, […]
MIAMI (AP) — Chris Sale will become the first pitcher to make consecutive All-Star starts representing different teams. The Boston Red Sox ace will start Tuesday night’s game for the American League, and Washington’s Max Scherzer will open for the National League. Then with the Chicago White Sox, Sale pitched the first inning of last […]
It’s still early, but give Round 1 of the trash-talk battle between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the Irish MMA star. A mural in McGregor’s gym depicts the UFC showman landing a left flush to Mayweather’s chin. McGregor has used that vision a few times as his way to needle the undefeated boxer […]
Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Rafael Nadal nearly pulled off an epic comeback at Wimbledon, but he just couldn’t get past Gilles Muller. After winning the first two sets, Muller staved off a furious comeback from Nadal to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in a match that lasted nearly five hours. “I’m tired,” […]
HOOVER, Ala. — Bret Bielema asked the SEC to move up his SEC Media Days appearance because he worried he might be on baby watch. As it turned out, he arrived Monday as a new dad with a new story about toughness. “My wife is a trooper,” the Arkansas coach said of his bride Jen, […]
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball will miss Monday’s Las Vegas Summer League game against the Sacramento Kings. According to USA Today‘s Sam Amick, Ball is suffering from a sore groin. ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne confirmed Ball will be absent from the game. Amick reported the injury doesn’t appear to be serious and […]
