Alberts named Nebraska athletic director

[ad_1] History links University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green announced on Wednesday that Trev Alberts was named athletic director of Nebraska. Alberts, who becomes the 16th athletic director in program history, returns to his alma mater after spending the past 12 years in Nebraska-Omaha, guiding the program through a successful transition to Division I level, … Read more

Houston Rockets hold keys to 2021 NBA Draft

[ad_1] The Houston Rockets had more at stake than any team entering the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery. Although they finished with the worst NBA record at 17-55 overall, the Rockets had 47.9 % chance of their pick slipping out of the top four and being passed down to the Oklahoma City Thunder going back to … Read more

“This is our global advertising”

[ad_1] As cameras moved in and out of commercials in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on July 11, ESPN was still advertising something – but not a product. Instead, cameras focused on a neighborhood filled with Milwaukee Bucks fans gathered for an evening vigil reminiscent of a crowd of European footballers. “I think in … Read more

Adam Schefter talks about Aaron Rodgers updates with PFF

[ad_1] ESPN’s NFL insider Adam Schefter spoke to Pro Football Focus’s Cris Collinsworth on Tuesday to discuss ongoing stories in the league, including updates on the Aaron Rodgers saga. During the hour-long conversation, the couple attacked the story from several angles, but one of the most important pieces of information Schefter noted was that Rodgers … Read more

NBA Finals scores down from pre-pandemic numbers

[ad_1] NBA officials are happy that Nielsen’s ratings are up for these NBA Finals between the Suns and Bucks during last year’s fanless Disney World bubble disaster. But the league still has a long way to go to match the pre-pandemic assessment numbers. On Tuesday, ESPN / ABC released a statement that said viewership increased … Read more

Jon Rahm clear betting favorite at 7-1 to win Open

[ad_1] Bettors have Jon Rahm, who is coming off his first major tournament win, as the overwhelming favorite in the 149th Open this week at Royal St. George’s. Rahm is the 7-1 favorite at Caesars Sportsbook by William Hill. No other golfer has single-digit odds. Bryson DeChambeau is next at 14-1, followed by Dustin Johnson … Read more

Tour de France: I knew Carapaz was bluffing, says Pogacar

[ad_1] Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) said he knew Richard Carapaz (Ineos Grenadiers) was bluffing on the Col de Portet during stage 17 of the Tour de France, while the duo were flawless with Jonas Vingegaard ( Jumbo-Visma). The trio parted ways with the rest of the overall contenders 7.5km from the top of the … Read more

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes says Justin Herbert’s comment was “taken out of context”

[ad_1] Kansas City Chiefs strategist Patrick mahomes crush any speculation about an AFC West personal rivalry with Justin herbert Just days after a remark he made about the Los Angeles Chargers quarterback went viral on Twitter. Mahomes, 25, appeared to search the sophomore signalman over the weekend at the American Celebrity Golf Championships in Lake … Read more