Swiss anti-doping lab says it obeyed rules when destroying samples (Reuters) GENEVA (Reuters) - A Swiss laboratory named in a World Anti-Doping Agency report that alleged a state-sponsored drugs culture in Russian athletics said on Thursday it had not done anything wrong and had destroyed samples in line with the world body's rules. The Swiss doping analysis laboratory, known by its French … [Read more...]
NFL draft: Should NFL teams wait until 2017 for running backs?
NFL draft: Should NFL teams wait until 2017 for running backs? We were struck by something a college scouting director said to us, off hand, a few weeks ago. “I like some of those [running backs in the 2016 draft],” he said, “but I might be inclined to wait. The next year could be really special.” The 2016 crop of running backs could include potential bell-cow backs such as Ohio State’s … [Read more...]
Holy Cross at Air Force – USCHO (blog)
Holy Cross at Air Force - USCHO (blog) Last week:Dan: 7-4-1Chris: 8-3-1 On the season: Dan: 43-19-5 (.679)Chris: 47-15-5 (.739) This Week’s Picks: Thursday, November 12 and Friday, November 13Holy Cross at Air ForceDan: If there’s a team that can give Air Force a run in Colorado, it’s going to be the Crusaders. Averaging just over three goals per game, don’t sleep on them lighting the lamp and … [Read more...]
Special One Jose Mourinho reveals admiration for Brian Clough
Special One Jose Mourinho reveals admiration for Brian Clough Jose Mourinho has spoken of his profound admiration for former Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough. In the foreword for a new book on Clough called I Believe in Miracles, the Chelsea boss talks about the similarities between himself and the two-time European Cup-winning manager. The Portuguese revealed he went on […] Jose … [Read more...]
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Point Spread Pick Nov. 15, 2015
Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks Point Spread Pick. The 6-2 Arizona Cardinals head into the 4-4 Seattle Seahawks Sunday Nov 15, 2015 for this week 10 of the NFL match-up on the turf of CenturyLink Field. Kick-off is scheduled for 8:30PM ET. Betting Odds Point Spread: Seahawks -3 Total Line: 45 Arizona is coming off of their bye week. At the halfway point of the season, the Cardinals … [Read more...]
AP college football picks: Alabama has a tough follow-up; Baylor braces for … – The Advocate
AP college football picks: Alabama has a tough follow-up; Baylor braces for ... - The Advocate No. 3 Alabama has to deal with a tough turnaround while No. 4 Baylor — finally — faces a major test. It’s not quite a showdown Saturday or separation weekend in college football, but at this point the stakes are permanently high. The Crimson Tide goes to … [Read more...]
NFL Week 10 Picks Against The Spread 2015: Predictions And Updated Las Vegas … – International Business Times
NFL Week 10 Picks Against The Spread 2015: Predictions And Updated Las Vegas ... - International Business Times With the 2015 NFL season entering Week 10, several teams face pivotal games as they try to stay in the playoff hunt. With teams like the Bills and Raiders having .500 records and little chance to win their division, picking up victories this week could be crucial. Underdogs performed … [Read more...]
Oregon State dismisses WR Datrin Guyton
Oregon State dismisses WR Datrin Guyton Oregon State has dismissed a promising young receiver from its program. The school announced earlier this week that redshirt freshman Datrin Guyton is no longer with the program due to a “violation of athletic department and team rules.” Beavers head coach Gary Andersen provided no specifics during his weekly press conference. “I wish it wasn’t this … [Read more...]
Kaymer admits he practiced less in 2015, leading to mediocre results
Kaymer admits he practiced less in 2015, leading to mediocre results Martin Kaymer hasn't played in 2015 like the guy, the prior year, who won The Players Championship and took his second major with a blowout win at the U.S. Open. He offered candor in his explanation as to why ahead of this week's BMW Masters in China. “I practiced less,”Kaymer said Wednesday. “It’s pretty simple.” That's … [Read more...]
Russia Athletics Federation says to prove innocence over doping: R-Sport (Reuters)
Russia Athletics Federation says to prove innocence over doping: R-Sport (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Athletics Federation said on Thursday that it will demonstrate its innocence in response to a report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency on alleged doping, R-Sport news agency reported. The Federation said its response to the report is to be issued at 1700 GMT (1200 … [Read more...]