AP Source: Timberwolves give Kevin Garnett 2 more years (Yahoo Sports)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kevin Garnett is returning for season No. 21.
Djokovic beats Anderson in 5 to reach Wimbledon quarters (Yahoo Sports)
Novak Djokovic survived a one-set shootout with big-serving Kevin Anderson on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals and keep up his bid for a third Wimbledon title. The top-ranked Djokovic beat the 14th-seeded South African 7-5 in the fifth set on Court 1 to complete a match that had been suspended by darkness at two sets apiece. It took 45 minutes of play Tuesday for Djokovic to advance to his
FSU QB Johnson off team after video shows him punching woman (Yahoo Sports)
Florida State has dismissed freshman quarterback De’Andre Johnson from the team on the same day that prosecutors released video showing him punching a woman at a bar. In a statement Monday, coach Jimbo Fisher announced Johnson’s immediate dismissal. In the security camera video released by the State Attorney’s Office, it appears the woman and Johnson were trying to get a position at the bar, and Johnson jostled her.
Rookies Bryant, Pederson make All-Star team; A-Rod left out (Yahoo Sports)
Less than three months after making his major league debut, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is an All-Star, one of two rookies selected along with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson. Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal also was a first-time selection Monday for the July 14 game in Cincinnati.
Mo Williams says he's returning to Cleveland (Yahoo Sports)
Mo Williams’ best days in what has been a very solid NBA career came in Cleveland as LeBron James’ wing man. Williams showed he still had plenty left in the tank last season, and he could provide a lift for James and the Cavaliers once again. Williams tweeted on Monday night that he is headed back to Cleveland to team up with James again, returning to the franchise and the
Trump says he, PGA of America agree to move golf event from Trump course
Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump’s organization said on Tuesday that a pro golf event scheduled for October at a Trump course in Los Angeles will be moved, in more fallout from his vitriol against illegal immigrants from Mexico. A statement issued from Hope Hicks, Trump’s campaign spokeswoman, said Trump met on Monday with representatives from the PGA of America and they agreed “it is in everyone’s best interest not
British Open likely to flourish even if McIlroy sits it out
The ankle ligament injury sustained by world number one Rory McIlroy may have golf fretting about his participation at the British Open but there is little doubt the sport is bigger than one player – no matter how talented. McIlroy, who has begun his recovery process, wearing a surgical boot on his left leg, will undergo further tests before deciding whether he has a chance of defending his Open title
Golf-British Open likely to flourish even if McIlroy sits it out
The ankle ligament injury sustained by world number one Rory McIlroy may have golf fretting about his participation at the British Open but there is little doubt the sport is bigger than one player – no matter how talented. McIlroy, who has begun his recovery process, wearing a surgical boot on his left leg, will undergo further tests before deciding whether he has a chance of defending his Open title
Spieth hopes McIlroy can recover for British Open showdown
Double major winner Jordan Spieth believes defending champion Rory McIlroy’s potential absence from the British Open through injury would “dampen” the occasion. McIlroy’s title defense and keenly anticipated contest against Spieth was thrown into doubt on Monday when the Northern Irishman revealed he had ruptured an ankle ligament while playing soccer with friends. While many observers believe McIlroy is certain to miss the third major of the season, the American
Golf-Spieth hopes McIlroy can recover for British Open showdown
Double major winner Jordan Spieth believes defending champion Rory McIlroy’s potential absence from the British Open through injury would “dampen” the occasion. McIlroy’s title defence and keenly anticipated contest against Spieth was thrown into doubt on Monday when the Northern Irishman revealed he had ruptured an ankle ligament while playing soccer with friends. While many observers believe McIlroy is certain to miss the third major of the season, the American
