France supporters drove by the capital’s historic Arc de Triomphe as they celebrated their team’s 5-2 victory against underdogs Iceland in the Euro 2016 quarter-finals on Sunday (July 3). Waving France’s red, white and blue flags and honking their horns, the motorists drove through the rain and past police and soldiers lined along Paris’ Champs Elysee avenue. Security has been tight during the month-long tournament as the capital is still reeling from the aftermath of […]
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Johnson pleased, Day disappointed after WGC Bridgestone Invitational
Dustin Johnson followed up his U.S. Open victory in style, taking advantage of a late stumble by Jason Day to secure a one-stroke victory at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio on Sunday (July 3). Suddenly the hottest player in the game, long-hitting Johnson stormed home with a 66 on the demanding Firestone course to finish at six-under-par 274, while fellow American Scott Piercy (70) birdied the last to claim second place on five-under. Piercy […]
NBA: Durant mega-deal near – reports
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — Kevin Durant will decide on his NBA future by Monday, according to reports, after the much-wanted star forward held talks with a number of teams chasing his prized signature. ESPN said Sunday that Durant, the top free agent player available since the signing period began Friday, has told the six teams that made presentations to him. Teams can agree to contract terms with players but no official contracts can […]
NBA: Noah reportedly eyes Knicks as Thunder ponder Horford
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — In Thursday’s final hours before the NBA’s free agency period began, Joakim Noah was reportedly being eyed by the New York Knicks while Oklahoma City looked at Al Horford to help keep Kevin Durant with the Thunder. Players whose contracts expire become free agents and can start talks with other clubs at one minute after midnight Friday morning on the US East Coast, with Durant among the top players […]
NBA: LeBron declines option but expected to stay with Cavs
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — LeBron James, fresh off guiding the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA title, is headed for free agency after officially declining the $24 million player option on his contract. While the move frees James to talk to other teams, he isn’t expected to leave Cleveland but to negotiate a new contract with them. “I love it here. I love being here,” Ohio native James told the Cleveland Plain Dealer […]
Tennis: Banned Sharapova to sharpen business skills at Harvard
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Maria Sharapova plans to make good use of the time on her hands thanks to a two-year doping ban from tennis. The Russian star, a savvy businesswoman whose commercial interests include her Sugarpova brand of candy, indicated on social media on Monday that she would be attending a Harvard Business School course. Sharapova posted a photo of herself in front of a sign for the prestigious school on her […]
NBA: Durant, Wade, Duncan make first moves to future
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — NBA stars Kevin Durant, Dwyane Wade and Tim Duncan have made their first steps toward deciding where they will play next season, or in Duncan’s case if he will play at all. Oklahoma City forward Durant, set to play for the US Olympic squad in Rio in August, was expected to meet with the Thunder before becoming a free agent on Friday and he becomes eligible to meet with other […]
USA to head to Rio without James
NEW YORK, United States (Reuters) — LeBron James was a glaring absentee from the United States Olympic lineup as USA Basketball unveiled its squad for the Rio Games on Monday (June 27). U.S. media reported last week that James, who led the Cavaliers to victory over the Golden State Warriors in a seven-game NBA Finals series, had asked USA Basketball to remove his name from Olympic consideration. The three-times NBA champion and four-times league Most […]
NBA: Timberwolves to add Chinese part-owner: report
LOS ANGELES , United States (AFP) — Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor will bring in the NBA’s first part-owner from China in a deal to add two new investors to his ownership group, ESPN reported Monday. Citing unnamed sources, ESPN said the deal will allow Taylor to remain the club’s controlling owner. Last week, he closed a deal to bring in Jiang Lizhang, a Shanghai-based businessman who founded the Chinese marketing company Double-Edge Sports. Jiang […]
Gilas Pilipinas panalo sa China; 72-69
Wagi ang Gilas Pilipinas kontra sa Powerhouse Team China. Bilang paghahanda para sa nalalapit na 2016 FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament. Sa iskor na 72-69, tinalo ng Pilipinas ang China sa pangunguna ni PBA star Terrence Romeo na nagtala ng dise-otso puntos at ni NBA veteran at naturalized player Andray Blatche na gumawa naman ng labing apat na puntos at labindalawang rebound. Ito ang unang panalo ng gilas pilipinas sa kanilang paghahanda para sa nasabing qualifying […]
NBA: LeBron James to skip Rio Olympics, report says
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — NBA superstar LeBron James, who led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the greatest-ever NBA Finals comeback to dethrone the Golden State Warriors, has reportedly told USA Basketball he will not play at the Rio Olympics. Cleveland.com reported Thursday that James’s agent Rich Paul told Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo of the decision on Thursday. “I could use the rest,” James told the website. James cited in part the grind of […]
4-time MVP Lebron James, handa na para sa susunod na taon
Matapos ang makasaysayang kampeonato kontra sa Golden State Warriors , tiniyak ni 2016 NBA finals MVP Lebron James na makukuhang muli ng Cleveland Cavaliers ang kampeonato sa susunod na taon. https://youtu.be/M5Hi5IJPRD0
