Captained by Neymar, hosts Brazil will aim to win gold for the first time when the Rio 2016 men's football tournament begins on Thursday. The Olympic Games is the only major title the Seleção have yet to capture and in the 24-year-old Barcelona forward the South American side have arguably the standout name in the 16-nation competition. Which teams are in the Men's Olympic Football Tournament?Europe: Denmark, Germany, Portugal, SwedenAfrica: Algeria, Nigeria, South AfricaAsia: Iraq, Japan, Korea RepublicNorth, Central America and Caribbean: Honduras, Mexico (holders) Oceania
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NFL Free Agency Live: Arian Foster, Doug Martin Among Top Players On Market
10:37 a.m.: The NFL free agency period finally is here. The league’s free agents officially hit the market at noon ET, and there could be some significant shakeups around the NFL. For example, a loaded group of free agent running backs that includes Doug Martin, Matt Forte, Lamar Miller, Arian Foster, Chris Ivory and more could change the dynamic on many teams. Plus, things already are heating up before free agency begins with some news from ESPN’s Dianna Marie Russini and Ed Werder. Click for the top free agents at every position>> Thumbnail photo via Troy Taormina/USA TODAY Sports Images ...
2016 NHL Trade Deadline: Five Rental Players Teams Should Gamble On
The NHL trade deadline is a little more than two days away, and many of the best rental players for teams to target still are available. Let’s take a look at five rental players worth gambling on for a playoff run. You’ll notice the lack of a defenseman on this list, and that’s because the market for blueliners among pending unrestricted free agents is quite thin. Eric Staal, Center, Carolina HurricanesStats: 63 GP, 10 G, 23 A, 33 PtsAge: 31Contract: $ 8.25 million, UFA on July 1 The Hurricanes are in an interesting spot. They were expected to be among the wor...
Celtics Notes: Ex-Butler Player’s Family Grateful For Brad Stevens’ Visit
The Boston Celtics weren’t too inspiring on the court against the Chicago Bulls. But sometimes events transpire that are bigger than the game of basketball. Such was the case Thursday, when head coach Brad Stevens missed the Celtics’ game at United Center to visit former Butler player Andrew Smith, who has battling cancer for two years and recently was readmitted to an Indiana hospital. How much did making that trip mean to Stevens? According to assistant coach Jay Larranaga, the Celtics head coach informed his staff 30 minutes before a noon team meeting he needed to leave immediately and visit Smith. “He makes it very clear to our players...
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Brock Holt’s Success Brings To Mind Other Top Utility Players (Photos)
Brock Holt seemingly can do it all. Utility players have become extra important in recent years with Major League Baseball teams looking for every avenue possible to exploit matchup advantages and keep regulars fresh. Holt has thrived in a super utility role with the Boston Red Sox, making him a very valuable commodity. Holt was the only player in MLB last season to start at first base, second base, third base, shortstop, left field, right field and center field. He also became the first Red Sox player ever to accomplish the feat, which is saying something given the organization’s illustrious history. Holt’s versatility alrea...
Keane slams United players
Manchester United legend Roy Keane admitted his former side "got what they deserved" as they crashed out of the Champions League at the group stage tonight. Alex Ferguson's men suffered a 2-1 defeat to Basel in Switzerland, Phil Jones' late headed goal not enough after Marco Streller and Alexander Frei had put the hosts in control. The result left United winless in four meetings with tonight's opponents and their fellow qualifiers Benfica, their only victories coming against Romanian minnows Otelul Galati. "I think going out reflects what United have done in truth, they haven't scored enough goals and they haven't beaten Basel or Benfica," said Keane, part of ITV1's summarising team for the match. "It's all about scoring goals." The last time United failed