Report: Wolves have first Chinese minority owner, team now worth $1 billion
Minnesota Timberwolves majority owner Glen Taylor has been looking for two things over the past few years. First, he's been looking for a successor to purchase the majority stake of the Wolves away from him while keeping it in Minnesota. Second, if that majority owner isn't readily available for Taylor's liking, he's been looking for an infusion of cash from minority stakes that will provide long-term stability for Taylor's ownership of the team. He was looking to bring Memphis Grizzlies' min..>> view originalReds give up 3 homers to Kris Bryant, lose to Cubs 11-8
AP 12:36 a.m. EDT June 28, 2016(Photo: The Associated Press)CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds finally got to Jake Arrieta, who no-hit them the last time he showed up in Cincinnati. The problem this time was Kris Bryant.The Cubs slugger became the first major leaguer to hit three homers and two doubles in a game, and Arrieta added a solo shot in the ballpark where he threw a no-hitter in April, setting up Chicago's 11-8 victory Monday night.The Cubs pulled out of their 1-6 slide behind a ta..>> view originalJon Jones: Daniel Cormier isn't my biggest rival or greatest challenge
When Jon Jones faces Daniel Cormier at UFC 200, the fight will be promoted as one of the greatest grudge matches in the history of the sport, but the longest reigning light heavyweight champion in history sees things a much different way. Jones already defeated Cormier once before, at UFC 182 in 2015 in a unanimous decision, and he expects the rematch to go nearly the same way. In fact, Jones doesn't see Cormier as his equal or even anything close to being his greatest rival as he prepares f..>> view originalSuper mom Dana Vollmer headed to Rio 15 months after having baby
Dana Vollmer races during the women's 100 butterfly final in the U.S. Olympic swimming team trials at CenturyLink Center in Omaha on June 27.(Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)OMAHA — Super Mom and Super Dad have had quite a busy week … and it’s only Monday.Dana Vollmer has already qualified for the Rio Olympics, with her second-place finish in the women’s 100-meter butterfly Monday night at U.S. Olympic trials here. Super Mom will try to become the first American female swimmer to win a g..>> view originalWimbledon sensation Marcus Willis can count Roger Federer as a fan
WIMBLEDON, London -- Marcus Willis had earned less than ÂŁ225 ($292) in prize money this year and considered retiring as a player when qualification for The Championships was little more than a pipedream.Today he is ÂŁ50,000 ($66,000) richer, through to the second round and can count his next opponent, the great Roger Federer, as a fan.Willis, who still lives at home with his parents and is ranked world No.772, came through six qualifying matches to make his Wimbledon debut before dispatching Li..>> view originalRio de Janeiro's acting governor: Olympics could be a 'big failure'
Six weeks before the Games are set to begin, Francisco Dornelles, the acting governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, told the Brazilian newspaper O Globo that the state has not yet received recently-approved federal funds to beef up security and transportation for the quadrennial competition."I am optimistic about the games, but I have to show the reality. We can make a great Olympics, but if some steps are not taken, it can be a big failure," Dornelles told O Globo.The budget shortfall adds to..>> view originalArizona inches closer to CWS title with Game 1 win
OMAHA, Neb.-- The College World Series is all about history. After nearly seven decades of ballgames, its official record book is thicker than an old family bible. And it too is filled with names and tales that, to the college baseball community, are considered the scripture of the sport. Even the most casual CWS observers know about the achievements of USC, Texas, LSU, Miami and Arizona State.They might not realize that the other school from the Grand Canyon State, that state's namesake univers..>> view originalPacers add Bill Bayno, David McClure to Nate McMillan's staff
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Pacers coach Nate McMillan has added Bill Bayno and David McClure to his coaching staff.The Pacers announced McMillan's full staff on Monday. McMillan had said previously that assistants Dan Burke and Popeye Jones would return from the staff helmed by head coach Frank Vogel last season.Bayno is a veteran assistant who has previously worked in the NBA at Toronto, Minnesota and Portland. He is widely respected for his work ethic and attention to the defensive end.The 30-yea..>> view originalLedecky heading to Rio, wins 400 free at US Olympic trials
Katie Ledecky cruises into 400 free final at US swim trials Katie Ledecky swims during the women's 400-meter freestyle preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Monday, June 27, 2016, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) Ledecky heading to Rio, wins 400 free at US Olympic trials Dana Vollmer hugs Katie McLaughlin, left, as she checks her time after a women's 100-meter butterfly semifinal at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Ph..>> view originalShearer backs Southgate for England job
Roy Hodgson resigns from manager of England following his team's shock defeat to Iceland. ESPN FC's Paul Mariner shares his frustrations following England's 'embarrassing' display in their Euro 2016 exit against Iceland. England fans were none too pleased with their side's collective effort against Iceland that sees them miss out on the Euro 2016 quarterfinals. Relive Iceland's improbable 2-1 victory over England in the Euro 2016 round of 16. The After Dark panel discuss England's failure to imp..>> view original
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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