Vinokourov resigns as Almaty bid ambassador (Reuters) Former cyclist Alexander Vinokourov has stepped down as ambassador for the Almaty 2022 winter Olympics bid, officials said on Friday, after questions about the 2012 Olympic champion's doping past were raised. Vinokourov, one of the most famous Kazakh athletes, won stages at most major races and the gold medal at the London Olympics but … [Read more...]
Young reaches another quarterfinal; Nishioka joins him (Yahoo Sports)
Young reaches another quarterfinal; Nishioka joins him (Yahoo Sports) Yoshihito Nishioka, a 19-year-old from Japan, became the first teenage qualifier to reach the quarterfinals of the Delray Beach Open since his countryman, Kei Nishikori, won the title as an 18-year-old in 2008. Nishioka advanced Thursday with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Australian Marinko Matosevic to set up a quarterfinal … [Read more...]
Henry coaching at Arsenal, Wenger reveals
Henry coaching at Arsenal, Wenger reveals [unable to retrieve full-text content]Thierry Henry has been coaching Arsenal's youth players, Arsene Wenger has confirmed … [Read more...]
Inside NHL.com’s revolutionary new features, stats
Inside NHL.com’s revolutionary new features, stats Imagine hockey stats that span a century, allowing you to compare an NHL player’s offensive output in 2015 with that of an NHL player from 1925. Imagine having the ability to search NHL stats to find something as specific as the number of times a 6-foot Latvian center has scored a game-tying goal on a Tuesday. Imagine the perfect marriage … [Read more...]
Report: Chargers, Raiders joining forces on shared stadium bid in L.A.
Report: Chargers, Raiders joining forces on shared stadium bid in L.A. AFC West rivals, the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders, both frustrated with their home-city stadium situations, have decided to join forces on a Los Angeles stadium bid in case things don't work out in their current digs, according to an incredible report from the Los Angeles Times' Sam Farmer. The Chargers and … [Read more...]
Bruce Bochy hospitalized after undergoing heart procedure
Bruce Bochy hospitalized after undergoing heart procedure San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy was hospitalized Thursday after experiencing some heart discomfort during a routine physical. He underwent a procedure to insert two stents, which is done to increase blood flow through arteries to the heart, and is said to be resting comfortably at Scottsdale Heathcare Medical Center, not … [Read more...]
Hey, who even plays for the Philadelphia 76ers now?
Hey, who even plays for the Philadelphia 76ers now? Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie is a master of dealmaking, a guy who eats cost-benefit analysis for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. While a traditionally minded basketball fan might ask why he chose to trade away Michael Carter-Williams and K.J. McDaniels, the Sixers' two most impressive players and only real draws for fans, for … [Read more...]
Suns’ Dragic sent to Heat in trade package
Suns' Dragic sent to Heat in trade package Updated: February 20, 2015, 12:47 AM ET ESPN.com news services MIAMI -- Goran Dragic wanted a new home, and the Miami Heat wanted a new point guard. They were a perfect match in a move that was among the biggest on the busiest NBA trade deadline day in 25 years in which 39 players changed hands. The Heat swung a deal to acquire Dragic -- a … [Read more...]
Discomfort leads to heart procedure for Bochy
Discomfort leads to heart procedure for Bochy Joe Beimel seeking multi-year dealby Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com (1:11 am ET) Former Mariners pitcher Joe Beimel is seeking a multi-year deal, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. The 37-year-old is coming off a season in which he posted a 2.20 ERA over 45 innings. Beimel reportedly had at least three teams interested in him in January, but the … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Story Profar
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: The Story Profar Thursday, February 19, 2015 Of all the annual prospect lists that come out around this time, it was hard to find one that didn't have Jurickson Profar at the top in 2013. Fantasy baseball is revving back up, and you can't afford to miss out on any of the happenings. For all the latest news and notes around the league, keep … [Read more...]