[ad_1] “At the end of the day, we’re not just entertainment, we’re humans,” Biles told reporters after his bronze on the balance beam. Biles arrived in Tokyo as a decorated competitor, but left after highlighting the well-being of athletes and the pressures of elite sport. And she wasn’t the only one to redefine her legacy … Read more
[ad_1] ROCKETS at the CAVALIERS | NBA SUMMER LEAGUE | STRENGTHS OF THE COMPLETE GAMENBA Roundtable: How badly do the Cleveland Cavaliers need to be taken down?Fear the sword Evan Mobley shows defensive potential in Cleveland Cavaliers 84-76 loss to Houston Rockets in Las Vegas Summcleveland.com Cavs: Introducing yourself to everyone on the Summer League … Read more
[ad_1] Brandon Belt hit his fourth homer in three games, but it was one Brandon Crawford play that arguably was just as important to the Giants’ 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the series final at the American Family Field Sunday. Leading the eighth inning in a 4-4 game, Crawford looped a hit into … Read more
[ad_1] Mizzou hails hiring of UNLV athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois as ‘transformational day’STLtoday.com Sources: Missouri set to hire historic Desiree athletic director Reed-FrancoisYahoo Sports Mizzou to hire Desiree Reed-Francois from UNLV as DASTLtoday.com Desiree Reed-Francois leaves UNLV for post in Missouri ADLas Vegas Review Missouri Tigers hire Desiree Reed-Francois from UNLV as school’s first female … Read more
[ad_1] TORONTO – This is what the home advantage is supposed to look, feel and sound like. When George Springer put the barrel against the ball and then stepped out of the batter’s box, the excitement at the Rogers Center increased with every step he took. The Blue Jays were led by five points at … Read more
[ad_1] Getty Images Seahawks left tackle Duane Brown is in training camp but “hangs on” as he seeks contract extension. He doesn’t practice. Coach Pete Carroll noted on Sunday that Brown was not going to play preseason anyway. “He’s making a statement (by not practicing),” Carroll said, via Gregg Bell of The News Tribune. “He … Read more
[ad_1] CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Browns had their first two-minute camp drills in the orange and brown scrum at FirstEnergy Stadium, and Baker Mayfield will want to forget his two chances. Working against the second-team defense, Mayfield failed to score any points on the board each time and barely moved the chains. Case Keenum, on … Read more
[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Abraham Ancer of Mexico won the World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Sunday for his first PGA TOUR title, beating Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama and Sam Burns with a 6-foot birdie on the second hole of the playoffs. Ancer won the WGC event at TPC Southland after Burns’ 5 1/2 … Read more
[ad_1] Tom Brady may attend Peyton Manning’s dedication to the Professional Football Hall of Fame, but the biggest accolades Manning will receive could come from another source at the New England Patriots. Speaking to the Boston Globe, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick definitely said Manning is the best quarterback he has ever coached … Read more
[ad_1] TOWNSHIP, Ohio – The 2021 Professional Football Hall of Fame class, led by three players in their first year of eligibility, wrapped up the Hall’s biggest dedication weekend on Sunday night at Tom Benson Stadium. Seven members of the class were scheduled to step onto the podium during the evening, including Peyton Manning, Calvin … Read more