Pastrana successfully triplicates Knievel’s jumpsPastrana successfully triplicates Knievel’s jumps
Travis Pastrana succeeded in triplicating three of Evel Knievel’s iconic motorcycle jumps Sunday night in Las Vegas.
Day: July 9, 2018
Lue to pass LeBron torch to Walton over mealLue to pass LeBron torch to Walton over meal
As the fifth head coach of LeBron James’ 15-year career, Tyronn Lue will have plenty to share with the sixth, the Lakers’ Luke Walton, when they have breakfast together on Monday.
Belmont Derby (G1), Belmont Oaks (G1), and Belmont Sprint Championship (G2)Belmont Derby (G1), Belmont Oaks (G1), and Belmont Sprint Championship (G2)
Saturday at Belmont Park, Catholic Boy won the Belmont Derby Invitational (G1) on the turf with favorite Analyze It 2nd. Also on the card, Athena won the Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1), and Limousine Liberal won the Belmont Sprint Championship (G2). Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Suburban Handicap (G2) and Dwyer Stakes (G3)Suburban Handicap (G2) and Dwyer Stakes (G3)
Also at Belmont Park, Diversify won the Suburban Handicap (G2) for the older horses while favorite Tapwrit finished 5th. Also on the card, Firenze Fire won the Dwyer Stakes (G3) for the 3-year-olds. Get the results, charts, and photos here.
Steve Kerr’s Joke About DeMarcus Cousins Won’t Sit Well With Rest Of NBASteve Kerr’s Joke About DeMarcus Cousins Won’t Sit Well With Rest Of NBA
As the old saying goes, the rich get richer. The Golden State Warriors have embodied that notion and then some this summer. Mere weeks after winning their third NBA championship in four seasons, the Warriors somehow managed to upgrade as DeMarcus Cousins agreed to join Golden State on a one-year deal. While taking in summer league action in Las Vegas over the weekend, Warriors coach Steve Kerr couldn’t help but joke about his team adding yet another superstar. The Warriors already had an embarrassment of riches, and the addition of Cousins makes the two-time defending champions flat-out ridiculous. Then again, titles aren’t won on paper, so we’ll have to wait and see if the new-look Dubs live
Police: Browner threatened ex-GF after break-inPolice: Browner threatened ex-GF after break-in
Brandon Browner, a former cornerback for the Seahawks and Patriots, was arrested Sunday after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s house and threatened to kill her.
Will Hawks’ Trae Young be a better passer than shooter in NBA?Will Hawks’ Trae Young be a better passer than shooter in NBA?
Atlanta’s rookie point guard has struggled with his shot in summer league. Should the Hawks be concerned?
Ohtani delivers pinch-hit go-ahead homerOhtani delivers pinch-hit go-ahead homer
Out of the lineup for the Freeway Series finale, Shohei Ohtani still found a way to make an impact. The Angels’ two-way star hit a pinch-hit go-ahead home run to lead off the seventh inning against the Dodgers at Angel Stadium.
Puig slams 11th homer, exits with oblique strainPuig slams 11th homer, exits with oblique strain
Dodgers right fielder Yasiel Puig left in the fifth inning of Sunday’s Freeway Series final against the Angels with what the team called a a right intercostal oblique strain, after hitting his 11th home run in the second inning.
Spurs won’t match Grizzlies’ offer to AndersonSpurs won’t match Grizzlies’ offer to Anderson
The Spurs have formally informed the Grizzlies of their decision not to match Kyle Anderson’s four-year, $37 million offer sheet with Memphis.