Melo opts in for $27.9M contract with ThunderMelo opts in for $27.9M contract with Thunder
Carmelo Anthony has chosen not to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Thunder and will earn $27.9 million in 2018-19.
Day: June 24, 2018
Watch The Most Violent Head Kick Knockout In WMMA Since Holm Vs. RouseyWatch The Most Violent Head Kick Knockout In WMMA Since Holm Vs. Rousey
The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) just held its 2018 Senior European Championships in Bucharest, Romania over the week and the amateur tournament event featured one of the meanest kicks to the face since Holly Holm dethroned Ronda Rousey in 2016. Finland’s Jenni Kivioja caught Sweden’s Jessica Forslund Reis with the fight stopping headkick at 2:38 of the first round in their women’s featherweight fight. Watch it now: The fight was Kivioja’s first of three in as many days. She’d go on to beat Italy’s Fabiana Giampa on the scorecards in the semis before losing in the finals via decision to Germany’s Julia Dorney. That landed Kivioja a silver medal in her weightclass and a
Resilient Mariners show why their bid to contend is legitResilient Mariners show why their bid to contend is legit
A five-game losing streak was supposed to begin an inevitable fade, but the Mariners weren’t about to push the panic button.
Kemp’s grand slam seals win in Kershaw’s returnKemp’s grand slam seals win in Kershaw’s return
The Dodgers overcame a rusty return from the disabled list by Clayton Kershaw Saturday night, as pinch-hitter Matt Kemp slugged a grand slam and rookie Caleb Ferguson picked up his first Major League victory with four scoreless frames in an 8-3 win over Jacob deGrom and the Mets.
Shahroze takes the Singspiel Stakes (G3)Shahroze takes the Singspiel Stakes (G3)
Irish-bred Shahroze rallied wide from last to win by 2 lengths over Pumpkin Rumble in the Singspiel (G3) on the turf at Woodbine Saturday, missing the track record by only 5/100 of a second. Get the results, chart, and photos here.
Astros tie it in 9th, walk off in 12th vs. KCAstros tie it in 9th, walk off in 12th vs. KC
Carlos Correa’s walk-off single with the based loaded in the 12th inning won it after the Astros rallied in the ninth on Evan Gattis’ sacrifice fly that forced extra frames and helped even the series. Hunter Dozier’s homer staked the Royals to an early lead, but the bullpen couldn’t hang on after Ian Kennedy’s strong start.
Sources: Cavs add ex-5-star KU recruit PrestonSources: Cavs add ex-5-star KU recruit Preston
Billy Preston, a former five-star recruit whose career at Kansas was derailed by an NCAA investigation into his eligibility, has agreed to join the Cavs’ summer league roster, sources told ESPN.
Kemp’s slam caps LA’s win as Kershaw returnsKemp’s slam caps LA’s win as Kershaw returns
The Dodgers overcame a rusty return from the disabled list by Clayton Kershaw Saturday night, as pinch-hitter Matt Kemp slugged a grand slam and rookie Caleb Ferguson picked up his first Major League victory with four scoreless frames in an 8-3 win over Jacob deGrom and the Mets.
Millican breaks Top Fuel track record at NorwalkMillican breaks Top Fuel track record at Norwalk
Clay Millican set a new Top Fuel track speed record Saturday during qualifying at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Courtney Force, Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Matt Smith topped their respective classes.
Kershaw satisfied with performance in DL returnKershaw satisfied with performance in DL return
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw came off the disabled list and allowed two runs in three innings against the Mets on Saturday. He threw 55 pitches, starting out strong before laboring through his final inning.