What we learned at Wimbledon: Never count out Roger Federer Never count out Roger Federer. Seems obvious, right? Especially after he won his record-breaking eighth Wimbledon championship and second Grand Slam title of this resurgent season. There have been times, though, when folks wondered whether he was done winning major […]
Maccarone to join Brisbane Roar in Australia’s A-League Ex-Italy international Massimo Maccarone is set to join Brisbane Roar in a one-season deal to play in Australia’s A-League. Brisbane coach John Aloisi confirmed Monday that the 37-year-old Empoli forward would join the Roar squad for pre-season training next week. “We are […]
Mexico beats Curacao 2-0 to win CONCACAF Group C A subpar effort in its previous match only added to the anxiety Mexico was feeling in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Playing without several stars and their head coach, El Tri leaned on emotion and determination to remain unbeaten in the 14th […]
LEADING OFF: Keuchel makes rehab start, Nats boost bullpen A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: DALLAS DAY Astros ace Dallas Keuchel is expected to throw two innings in a rehabilitation start for Double-A Corpus Christi. The lefty hasn’t pitched since June 2 because of a pinched […]
Coach AI: Iverson doesn’t play in Philly Big3 homecoming Allen Iverson walked onto a familiar court to a rousing ovation and then took an unfamiliar spot on the sideline. The Answer was Coach AI in his Big3 homecoming. Iverson said a few hours before his team played against Dr. J’s […]
Federer up to ATP No. 3 after Wimbledon; Muguruza WTA No. 5 Roger Federer’s eighth Wimbledon title has pushed him up two spots and back to No. 3 in the ATP rankings after he ended last season at No. 16. Garbine Muguruza’s first championship at the All England Club returns […]
McCann, Gonzalez power Astros past Berrios, Twins 10-5 After cranking out 19 runs in Toronto on Sunday, the Houston Astros’ bats stayed hot all the way through the All-Star break. Brian McCann hit a three-run home run to cap an eight-run second inning, Marwin Gonzalez had a solo homer and […]
Undrafted Dylan Ennis drops 35 for Warriors in Vegas Dylan Ennis went undrafted last month, but the Oregon product was the recipient of “MVP” chants from the crowd in Las Vegas on Friday. Ennis was nearly unstoppable as he scored 35 points during the Golden State Warriors’ 109-100 NBA Summer […]
Gray, A’s bullpen combine to shut out Indians 5-0 Sonny Gray and three relievers combined on a four-hitter and the Oakland Athletics beat Cleveland 5-0 on Friday night to spoil the return of Indians manager Terry Francona. Yonder Alonso and Rajai Davis homered in the fifth inning while Matt Joyce […]
Mike Trout eagerly returns from 39-game injury absence Mike Trout never got comfortable away from the action while he sat out 39 games with an injured thumb. The two-time AL MVP is grateful to be back in the middle of it with the Los Angeles Angels. Trout returned to the […]
