EA Sports had NHL rookies guess the ratings of their teammates (some past, some present) for this year’s edition of the Hockey Ultimate Team, with those two headlining. McDavid gave Strome, selected third by the Coyotes, a little more credit, propping him up as an “81, 82”, but said his skating should be no higher than a 70 — “maybe 75, and that’s pushing it.” They had them flipped; McDavid is actually an 82, Strome a 77....
Birdshill, a whitewashed cottage at Jamaica’s serene Strawberry Hill retreat. Enjoy the muslin-draped mahogany bed. $395; islandoutpost.com. Grand Teton Suite, at the Amangani resort in Jackson, Wyo. Dine on a private deck overlooking the cattle ranch. $1, 100; www.amanresorts.com. Mistinguett Room, inside L’Hotel in Paris. Dedicated to the 1920s star of the Paris music hall, with art deco mirrors and Lalique sconces. $629; www.l-hotel.com. Room 18 at Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, where a personal butler oversees your vaulted Masai hut....
A demolition job by new-ball pair Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad saw Ireland bundled out for 38 on Friday, a day that began with the visitors dreaming of a historic maiden triumph in the longest format after being set 182 for victory. England began in similar batting turmoil as they were dismissed for 85 in the first session of the match, with Ireland’s seam attack led by the excellent Tim Murtagh wreaking havoc on a green pitch....
Johnson is the 13th-ranked golfer in the world and once was the No. 1 overall golfer. He is among the most recognizable names in golf, so landing him helped to strengthen the field for LIV Golf’s first event in London. But not enough to impress Rory McIlroy. MORE: Phil Mickelson’s LIV controversy, explained McIlroy was asked about the LIV Golf field ahead of this weekend’s Memorial Tournament at Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield Village Golf Club....
It’s an incredible feat that had everyone laughing. The fan, bless him, stood motionless for a few minutes while McIlroy made his way over. A PGA official allowed McIlroy a drop where he then could hit back into play. MORE: Leaderboard | Horschel’s paternity plan | Ryder Cup info | United States team | Europe’s team No word yet on what the fan will receive from McIlroy as a parting gift other than a handshake, but at least it makes for a good story....
While other teammates stayed, some took easier courseloads during the season. It’s this calculation that worries many administrators in Division III and beyond. A few years ago James Shulman and William Bowen published a controversial book, “The Game of Life,” criticizing college athletics. The book focused on 30 selective schools, including 14 in Division III (Wesleyan among them). Shulman and Bowen’s most disturbing finding: athletes were given a huge advantage in admissions and got lower grades once in college....
Jack Roush Racing was a NASCAR single-car team from inception in 1988 until 1991, with Mark Martin behind the wheel. Little did they know back then that one day they would both be inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Martin in 2017 and Roush two years later. Read more: Daytona 500 Team Preview: Richard Childress Racing Roush founded his team in 1988 and rebranded as Roush Fenway Racing when Boston Red Sox owner John Henry purchased 50 percent of it in 2007....
But that’s getting ahead a step or two. For the time being, this type of dominant pitching has the Royals on the verge of reaching their first Fall Classic since 1985 (you may have seen that date a time or two recently). After the Orioles took the Game 3 lead with a run in the second and then got a leadoff hit by Nick Markakis in the third, Kansas City used a cavalcade of pitchers to shut down the Baltimore offense....
OK, yes, we know this is only the second year of the second wild-card era. Still, Tuesday’s game at Kauffman Stadium was pretty darn entertaining, so we’ll go with that designation for the moment. “That’s the most incredible game I’ve ever been a part of,” Royals manager Ned Yost told reporters. Quick recap of the scoring in regulation: Oakland led, 2-1, after the first inning. Then Kansas City took a 3-2 advantage into the top of the sixth....
While he has committed to another season in Sacramento, Gay will not discuss a possible contract extension until later this summer, according to the report. MORE: Anthony will opt out of deal | James ‘very likely’ to stay in Miami Gay, who was traded to the Kings last season, is a top priority for the team, which is serious about building a contender. After joining the Kings, Gay averaged 201....
“It’s true that we didn’t speak for a while,” Gobert said in an Instagram broadcast with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks. “But we spoke a couple days ago. We’re ready to win a championship. … It’s far from perfect, but at the end of the day we both want the same thing. We’re grown men, and we’re both going to do what it takes to win.” Gobert, of course, was the first NBA player to test positive for the coronavirus, ultimately leading to the suspension of the NBA season....
Hayward ended his drawn-out free agency saga on Tuesday by officially leaving Utah to join up with former college coach Brad Stevens in Boston. That, of course, prompted a vitriolic response from Gobert, who chose an interesting way to diss his former teammate — with a little help from singer Chris Brown. DEVENEY: Hayward signing closes door on Celtics’ old issues Gobert’s frustration with Hayward is understandable — the two did spend four seasons in Utah together, after all — so the need to vent is unsurprising....
Mumbai, India, October 1 2013: The Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) and Rugby India today held the official tournament draw for the India Sevens, the third and penultimate ranking event on the 2013 HSBC Asian Sevens Series (HSBC A7S).The India Sevens will be held from October 12-13 at the iconic Bombay Gymkhana club in Mumbai. Officiating today’s draw were Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director and Head of Strategy and Planning for India of Asian Sevens Series title sponsors HSBC; Mr Pramod Khanna, President of Rugby India; Mr Darius Udwadia, President of the Bombay Gymkhana and Mr Trevor Gregory, Vice President of the Asian Rugby Football Union and Chairman of the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union....
MILAN (Reuters) - Italy coach Conor O’Shea will no longer have the element of surprise when his team face South Africa on Saturday, a year after they ambushed the former world champions in a huge upset – but he knows they now have the visitors’ respect. “The first thing you do is gain everyone’s respect and I think, slowly, we are beginning to do that,” the former Irish international told Reuters on the eve of selecting his side to take on the Springboks in Padova....
The match will be played at Tokyo Stadium in front of a sell-out crowd of 50,000. The heat is expected to continue into the weekend with temperatures rising as high as 31 degrees. England currently sit at the top of Pool C on 10 points with their final match against France likely to decide the overall winners. The Pumas need a win to keep hopes of progression alive, given that France are likely to win their third Pool game against Tonga on Sunday....
The Cherry Blossoms, perfectly orchestrated by Eddie Jones, humbled the Springboks with a display of courage and skill that took the two-time champions by surprise. Frustratingly for them, however, Japan lost to Scotland in its second game and ultimately failed to qualify for the quarterfinals, finishing third in Pool B, two points behind the Scots. Fast forward four years and the tables have turned. Japan topped Pool A with 19 points, beating Ireland and Scotland en route to its first-ever quarterfinal appearance at a Rugby World Cup....
The Poland international has been the subject of transfer rumours linking him with Real Madrid over the past few months, with some suggesting his form has suffered as a result of having his head turned. But Rummenigge thinks such opinions are unfair, highlighting his sensational goal-scoring exploits this season and hopes the striker can silence his doubters against Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg on Tuesday – a tie in which Bayern trail 2-1....
This comes from Tom Henderson, a reputable insider who has accurately shared information on the Call of Duty series and other games like Battlefield 2042 in the past. Henderson doesn’t share much more beyond these characters’ inclusion, only adding that Disney and Activision were in in talks about potential partnerships in the summer and that he has seen strings of code which suggest that there will be some kind of event....
The Real Madrid star helped his side take a La Liga and Champions League double in 2016-17, and is hot favourite to retain FIFA’s The Best title in Monday’s ceremony. CR7 9/5 to be CL top scorer While Ronaldo began his career as a tricky winger, his role has not remained static, and he is more likely to occupy the centre of the penalty area for Madrid these days than go haring down the wings....
