Lakers GM compares Lonzo Ball to NFL's best quarterbacks

25.06.2017

Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson believes the franchise has finally regained its status as a top free agency destination with Paul George's desire to wear the purple and gold uniform next year a concrete of example.

Football Association ends Ladbrokes sponsorship amid criticism for gambling promotion

Football Association ends Ladbrokes sponsorship amid criticism for gambling promotion

25.06.2017

An FA statement reads: "At the May FA board meeting it was agreed that the FA would end all sponsorships with betting companies starting from the end of the 2016-17 season". "As a effect the FA has mutually agreed with Ladbrokes that its current partnership with the FA will be terminated from June 2017". Joey Barton criticised the prevalence of betting sponsorship when he was banned from football for 18 months for breaking gambling rules.

Chicago Cubs to Send Kyle Schwarber to Minor Leagues

Chicago Cubs to Send Kyle Schwarber to Minor Leagues

25.06.2017

Heyward suffered the injury Sunday when he dove for a ball on the warning track and the cut still needs time to heal. Schwarber previously spent time with the Iowa Cubs in 2015, playing 17 games and hitting home runs. Schwarber, who started the season as the Cubs' leadoff batter, is batting.171 with 75 strikeouts in 222 at-bats. An ACL injury kept him sidelined all season, but he returned as a postseason DH and the legend of Schwarber reached enormous heights.

Celts send top pick to Philly

Celts send top pick to Philly

25.06.2017

While fans wanted to see Isaiah Thomas and Markelle Fultz share the court in Boston, the trade just made more sense. It's go time. The days leading up to the National Basketball Association draft have been as dramatic and exciting as any point of the National Basketball Association season, including the trade deadline, the regular season and the first three rounds of the playoffs.

Oxlade-Chamberlain set for Liverpool move

Oxlade-Chamberlain set for Liverpool move

25.06.2017

Arsene Wenger has publicly expressed his desire to retain his two key players. Arsenal's wage bill is expected to rise significantly as the club look to strike deals with influential duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. This means the money will have to be found in player sales this summer, not just of fringe players, but first-team players too. And he may not be the only player leaving the club this summer as Wenger plans a shake up of his faltering squad.

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar handed eight-match ban in China

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar handed eight-match ban in China

25.06.2017

Oscar is one of the most high-profile players in the Chinese Super League after he joined SIPG for an Asian-record 60 million euros this season. Oscar will not return to CSL action until late August. Oscar said after the match that it's not true that he disrespected his opponents. The Brazilian was spotted kicking a ball purposefully and viciously against two players of Ghangzhou including Li Zixiang who was later sent off alongside Shanghai SIPG player Fu Huan.

Ireland cricket team granted Test status

Ireland cricket team granted Test status

25.06.2017

Ireland , meanwhile, have beaten the West Indies , England and Pakistan in their time. There will be no three-Test series against Australia or India for many years - if ever - but Ireland will play the highest level of the game against those teams of a similar standing with the occasional one-off Test against the really big fish.

Crosby, Pens cap awesome year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

Crosby, Pens cap awesome year with 2nd straight Stanley Cup

25.06.2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins won their fifth Stanley Cup on Sunday night, a moment that was shared across all areas of their organization. The Detroit Red Wings were the last team to win back-to-back championships in 1997 and 1998. Country music star Luke Bryan opened NBC's broadcast of the Stanley Cup Final at 8 p.m. with a special performance from the rooftop of Tootsie's World Famous Orchid Lounge in Nashville .

Wizards acquire point guard Tim Frazier for 52nd overall pick

Wizards acquire point guard Tim Frazier for 52nd overall pick

25.06.2017

The Wizards went 49-33 last season, their first under Brooks, and made it to the second round of the playoffs, losing to the Boston Celtics in Game 7. He isn't considered a very good defender, either. I love what Grunfeld did here. WAS also looking for high 2nd. "He's an experienced player, he averaged over five assists a game last year, he started about 30 games for New Orleans last year when they had some injuries".

Bucks acquire No 46 pick from 76ers to select Sterling Brown

Bucks acquire No 46 pick from 76ers to select Sterling Brown

25.06.2017

He was especially special during Michigan's postseason run to a Big Ten tournament championship, and into the NCAA Tournament. Top draft prospects gather for a group photo before the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2017, in NY.