[ad_1] TOKYO SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES 2020 100 butterfly men When the Olympic legend Michael phelps retired after the 2016 Olympics, many wondered, “who will take over the American butterfly heritage?” At the time, there were many suitors, but no one seemed to be the apparent heir to Phelps’ throne. single Villasenor (photo: Jack Spitser) Then, … Read more
[ad_1] Closest to the Mets, Edwin Diaz, missed his third stopping opportunity in a row last night. I mention it here at the top of these Bullets for no particular reason. • Last night’s loss pushed the Cubs 9.5 games behind the Brewers, tied for their biggest deficit of the season (they hit it in … Read more
[ad_1] Aaron Rodgers turned down an offer of a two-year extension from the Green Bay Packers this offseason, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal, according to sources, would have tied the reigning MVP to the Packers for five more seasons and made him the highest-paid quarterback and footballer. Sources told Schefter in April that … Read more
[ad_1] A Ugandan athlete who fled during pre-Olympic training in western Japan last week has been found and is being questioned by police, officials said on Tuesday. Police in Mie Prefecture in central Japan say 20-year-old weightlifter Julius Ssekitoleko is in Yokkaichi, a town 105 miles east of his host city in the west. from … Read more
[ad_1] Former Chicago Cubs star Ben Zobrist has identified in court records the “genesis” of his split from his wife, Christian pop singer Julianna Zobrist, as details of their messy divorce leaked. According to court documents obtained by the Chicago Tribune on Monday, the 2016 World Series MVP said in his case file that Julianna … Read more
[ad_1] Los Angeles Angels luminary Shohei Ohtani is so electric he also rakes his days off. Global merchandise and memorabilia brand Fanatics announced a multi-year partnership on Tuesday as the exclusive distributor of Ohtani autographs, collectibles and memorabilia. Ohtani will sign bats, jerseys, photos and select items used in the game in English and Japanese. … Read more
[ad_1] The Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers were recently the “most aggressive contenders” for a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers against Damian Lillard. Lillard has said he plans to stay with the Blazers next season, but it has become clear in his desire for more urgency in their efforts … Read more
[ad_1] Becca Meyers, a three-time Paralympic gold medalist, announced on Tuesday that she was retiring from the Tokyo Games. Meyers, who won three gold medals at the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016, accused the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) of denying him essential accommodation due to his disability. The 26-year-old suffers from Usher … Read more
[ad_1] A week from today, the quarterback battle in Denver begins in earnest when the Broncos show up for training camp on July 27. At this point, the Broncos brasses have simply laid the groundwork for the competition between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater. Ahead of heading into summer vacation, coach Vic Fangio noted that … Read more
[ad_1] USA TODAY Sports Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers hasn’t said anything about his plans or the 2021 season, despite training camp opening next week. Don’t expect Rodgers to reveal his plans until the last minute. It is not a matter of procrastination. Rodgers definitely knows what he’s doing. But he has no reason to disclose … Read more