You Better Learn Simone Biles Name Before the Olympics

The national titles are starting to run together for Simone Biles, a three-year blur of near flawlessly executed routines and carry-on cases full of medals.
If Biles is being honest, the fourth straight all-around championship she cruised to on Sunday night wasn’t so much a competition…

Chile Wins COPA and Sends Messi Into Retirement?

Lionel Messi put his penalty kick over the crossbar, grabbed his shirt, clenched his teeth and covered his face with both hands.
A few minutes later he walked off the field, a dazed, pained look on his bearded face. The greatest player of his generation, perhaps soccer’s best ever…

No Drama Here, Ben Simmons Goes No.1 In NBA Draft

Ben Simmons went from Down Under to the top of the NBA draft, and a record number of international players followed.
The Philadelphia 76ers took the Australian with the No. 1 pick on Thursday night, making him the first of a record 14 international players chosen in the first round…

Chicago Trades '11 MVP Derrick Rose (This is not a Drill)

The New York Knicks acquired Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, hoping the former NBA MVP can be their answer at point guard.
The Knicks sent center Robin Lopez and guards Jose Calderon and Jerian Grant to the Bulls in the deal. New York also received guard Justin…

Patrick Kane Wins Hart Trophy as NHL MVP

Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane became the first American-born player to win the Hart Memorial Trophy as the NHL’s Most Valuable Player on Wednesday. 

Kane, who enjoyed a career-best season, beat out Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby and Dallas’ Jamie Benn to receive the award at a ceremony…