Russia says complied with WADA norms, open for cooperation on doping (Reuters) The Russian Sports Ministry said on Tuesday it was open for closer cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in order to eliminate any irregularities committed by the Russian anti-doping watchdog and its accredited laboratory. On Monday an anti-doping commission report alleged widespread corruption in … [Read more...]
The Chargers are wasting another year of Philip Rivers’ great career
The Chargers are wasting another year of Philip Rivers' great career Dan Fouts played his entire career in San Diego. He put up incredible numbers, was universally respected as a great quarterback and made the Hall of Fame. And he never made a Super Bowl. Of course this leads us to Philip Rivers. Rivers will turn 34 years old next month. He is wasting another year of his great career on a … [Read more...]
The Daily Dose: Dose: Boogie is Back!
The Daily Dose: Dose: Boogie is Back! My Internet is working again in my house, so I’m out of McDonald’s and back in my home office. I couldn’t be happier about it and the time is right for a seven-game NBA breakdown on a Monday night that saw the Bears shock the Chargers in the NFL. Follow me on Twitter by clicking here! Pacers top Magic 97-84 – Paul George stayed red-hot against the Magic and … [Read more...]
Reports: Former Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson dead at 29
Reports: Former Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson dead at 29 Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson has died due to catastrophic organ failure, according to multiple reports. The news comes as a huge shock to the baseball world. Though Hanson had not pitched in the majors since 2013, he was still an active player. Hanson spent the 2015 season in the San Francisco Giants minor-league system. He … [Read more...]
NFL Power Rankings: Are the Dallas Cowboys dead? Not yet
NFL Power Rankings: Are the Dallas Cowboys dead? Not yet The crazy thing about this six-game losing streak for the Dallas Cowboys is how many of those games they could have won. Dallas led the Falcons by 14 points two different times, and lost. The Cowboys lost to the Saints in overtime. They had nearly twice as many yards as the Giants, but blew the game through some poorly timed mistakes. … [Read more...]
Emmanuel Mudiay swats Damian Lillard twice late to help Nuggets beat Blazers
Emmanuel Mudiay swats Damian Lillard twice late to help Nuggets beat Blazers Y'know, come to think of it, maybe Byron Scott was right. Maybe Emmanuel Mudiay isn't a true point guard. Maybe he's a center. [Play Yahoo Daily Fantasy and get a 100% deposit bonus with your first deposit] With just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday's meeting with the visiting Portland … [Read more...]
The Morning After: Cam Newton's MVP Candidacy
The Morning After: Cam Newton's MVP Candidacy From the day he first burst onto the sporting scene at Auburn, Cam Newton has generated two things in equal measure: Wonder at his on-field accomplishments, and column inches about everything else. Is he worth the No. 1 overall pick? Is his smile fake? Can he stay healthy? Can he stay focused? Through it all, he’s played quarterback unlike anyone … [Read more...]
Wolves blow 34-point 2nd-half lead, hold on late to top Hawks
Wolves blow 34-point 2nd-half lead, hold on late to top Hawks For most of its runtime, Monday night's matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena looked headed for arguably the most unlikely result of the NBA season so far. The young and talented Wolves dominated the Hawks in the early going, opening up an 11-point lead after the first quarter before getting … [Read more...]
Noah sits out Bulls' win with left knee soreness
Noah sits out Bulls' win with left knee soreness Nick Friedell, ESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. 0 Shares print PHILADELPHIA -- Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah sat … [Read more...]
Report: Jose Reyes arrested for domestic violence incident that sent wife to ER
Report: Jose Reyes arrested for domestic violence incident that sent wife to ER Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes was arrested in Maui on Halloween for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his wife in their hotel room, Hawaii News Now reported. [Look: Ken Griffey Jr. headlines the 2016 MLB Hall of Fame ballot] The station reported Reyes grabbed his wife by the throat and shoved … [Read more...]