[ad_1] NEW YORK – It seemed likely the Yankees would play in a paddock day against the Mariners on Friday at Yankee Stadium. What most didn’t see coming was their choice of an opener. The Yankees will start with southpaw Wandy Peralta. This will be the first time he throws in the first leg of … Read more
[ad_1] TOKYO — One of the most anticipated showdowns the Tokyo Olympics could have produced will become a reality here on Saturday night: “Captain America” vs. “The Russian Tank” on the wrestling mat. The match pits American Kyle Snyder against Abdulrashid Sadulaev of the Russian Olympic Committee in the final of the 97 kilograms (215 … Read more
[ad_1] Najee Harris’s score in Thursday’s Hall of Fame game might not stand out, but the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back showed why he would be the club’s workhorse in 2021. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin liked what he saw of Harris in the 16-3 win over the Dallas Cowboys. “I thought he showed some of … Read more
[ad_1] American swimmer Simone Manuel overcame burnout and depression to win her fifth career medal at the Tokyo Olympics. But she can’t forget that journalists immediately run up against contenders struggling at the Games. “Please stop questioning athletes right after a disappointing performance before they have time to process anything,” Manuel wrote on Twitter on … Read more
[ad_1] Simone Biles returned to Houston and received a hero’s welcome. Biles and teammate Jordan Chiles were greeted at the airport by family and fans after winning two medals at the Tokyo Olympics. Biles clinched a silver in the team all-around final and a bronze on beam while struggling in mental gymnastics, which forced her … Read more
[ad_1] American wrestling heavyweight Gable Steveson wins gold at Tokyo Olympics with stunning last-second victoryUNITED STATES TODAY Solid gold: Gable Steveson wins Olympic heavyweight title with one out in the dying secondsMinneapolis Star Tribune The Steveson family celebrates Gable’s gold medalKARE 11 Live from Tokyo: Olympic updates for day 6FloWrestling Olympics-Wrestling-Steve’s American Son Wins Men’s … Read more
[ad_1] TOKYO (AP) – Two Belarusian team coaches have been pulled from the Olympics, four days after trying to send sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya back to their country. The International Olympic Committee announced on Friday that it had canceled and withdrawn the credentials of Artur Shimak and Yury Maisevich. “Both coaches were asked to leave the … Read more
[ad_1] Free agent swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed with the Charlotte Hornets on a guaranteed two-year contract paying nearly $ 25 million, a source confirmed to The Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears. News of the Obre deal was first reported by Yahoo Sports. Oubre, 25, was one of the more intriguing independent agents in the … Read more
[ad_1] Surgeons look at Colts’ Carson Wentz, Quenton Nelson’s foot injuries and risk of recurrenceIndyStar Jay Glazer on Aaron Rodgers, Colts – Carson Wentz, Dak Injury, Jimmy Johnson I NFL I THE HERDThe Herd with Colin Cowherd NFL Power Rankings: What Can The Colts Do About Their Carson Wentz Problem?Yahoo Sports Eagles News: ESPN offers … Read more
[ad_1] After a rocky start, Team USA’s men’s basketball team will play for gold on Friday against France. The All-Star Men’s team struggled early in the exhibition match, but recently found their place, thanks in large part to Kevin Durant’s world-class score. The United States team will face its toughest challenge in France, consisting of … Read more