Sport
Graham Rowntree: Peter O'Mahony 'exactly the character you need' for Lions
In contrast, the class of 2017 know the style they want to play, and have been consistent in executing it. They are ably supported by Ken Owens , Jack McGrath and Kyle Sinkler on the bench. Fans will now be hoping he can deliver them to glory. I thought he dealt with the referee well as well, respectfully speaking to the referee without being in his ear too much. [Full Article...]
Jonathan Isaac selected by the Orlando Magic in the NBA Draft
Iwundu averaged 13 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game in his final season with the Wildcats. Isaac does not possess the shooting touch of some of the other top picks, but he is long and athletic. At 6-foot-10 and 210 pounds, he possesses the athleticism, length and two-way ability which has kept him in the lottery discussion for the last two years. [Full Article...]
Rumor: Clippers have explored trade market for DeAndre Jordan
The efforts worked, but despite Jordan's commitment to the Clippers, the team may now be prepared to let the center go. With the signing of new consultant Jerry West last week, they are expected to make a strong push towards both acquiring youth and obtaining a second round pick, especially with star Blake Griffin expecting to test the free agent waters this offseason. [Full Article...]
Kings select Kentucky point guard De'Aaron Fox with 5th pick
The Sacramento Kings have selected De'Aaron Fox with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft . Jackson, who played on an AAU team with Fox, gives the Kings a wing scorer to replace Rudy Gay, who declined his $14.3 million option to become an unrestricted free agent. [Full Article...]
Nate Diaz being sued for more than $1 million
For those of you holding out hope that Nate Diaz completes the trilogy with his UFC nemesis, #ConorMcGregor , you may have to wait for the Stockton native to battle someone else first. According to the lawsuit, the relationship between Diaz and Ballengee soured right after they inked the deal for UFC 202. Diaz (19-11) hasn't fought since his second fight against McGregor at UFC 202 in August. [Full Article...]
London attack: Saudi Arabia players fail to join minute's silence with Australia
Australia ended up winning the match 3-2, leaving them and Saudi Arabia level at 16 points in their qualifying group. A YouTube video showed the Australia team linked arms in a line on the centre circle while the Saudi Arabia team stood in random formation as the silence began. [Full Article...]
Elina Svitolina may miss Wimbledon after picking up foot injury
Elina Svitolina's run in Birmingham ended. World number five Elina Svitolina said she could miss Wimbledon with a heel injury, after slumping to a second-round defeat by qualifier Camila Giorgi in Birmingham yesterday. With Dominika Cibulkova having already lost in the first round, the two leading seeds have both departed early, following belated withdrawals from four other top-10 p... [Full Article...]
Ajinkya Rahane will open in all 5 ODIs, reveals Virat Kohli
The 28-year-old did not offer anything more on the issue, saying the "sanctity of the dressing room" had to be maintained. All Kohli said was that "he respects" Kumble's decision to quit and that there is highest regard for him as a player. [Full Article...]