Russian athletics chief says he is ready to resign: Tass (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - The acting head of the Russian Athletics Federation, Vadim Zelichenok, said on Saturday he was ready to resign to help the sport recover from a doping scandal, Tass news agency reported. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; editing by John Stonestreet) … [Read more...]
Russia’s Olympic chief says ready to reform Russian athletics: RIA (Reuters)
Russia's Olympic chief says ready to reform Russian athletics: RIA (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Olympic chief Alexander Zhukov said on Saturday the country's Olympic Committee was ready to reform the Russian Athletics Federation following allegations of widespread doping in the sport, RIA news agency reported. Russia risks being excluded from the 2016 Olympic Games after the … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Flames victorious in OT; Ducks fall flat against Islanders; ‘Lumbus wins!
NHL Three Stars: Flames victorious in OT; Ducks fall flat against Islanders; 'Lumbus wins! WTF. Flashed on my screen pic.twitter.com/RIrQ2nYQA2— Jen Neale (@MsJenNeale_PD) November 14, 2015 No. 1 Star: Sean Monahan, Calgary Flames Monahan's first goal of the game put the Flames up 2-0 on the Washington Capitals. After a Caps comeback, the forward played hero 1:40 into overtime scoring the … [Read more...]
Snap judgments from an upset-filled opening night
Snap judgments from an upset-filled opening night Snap judgments from season openers often turn out to be wrong a few months later, but it's all we have to go on right now. Here are some first impressions from college basketball's upset-filled opening night: 1. Wisconsin's season-opening loss was worrisome Western Illinois went 8-20 last season, won only three conference games and is … [Read more...]
Russian athletics chief says IAAF suspension was ‘too severe’: R-sport (Reuters)
Russian athletics chief says IAAF suspension was 'too severe': R-sport (Reuters) The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) decision to suspend Russia from the sport was too harsh but Russia must do everything to rectify the situation, the acting head of the Russian Athletics Federation (VFLA), was quoted as saying on Saturday. "I believe, the IAAF council made a decision … [Read more...]
NHL teams increase security at arenas following Paris attacks
NHL teams increase security at arenas following Paris attacks The National Anthem is playing, but tonight our thoughts are with Paris. 🇫🇷 #CapsFlames #PrayersForParis pic.twitter.com/AVMIs81yWf— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) November 14, 2015 The world sat stunned today as the attacks in Paris unfolded. Moments of silence were held across the NHL in honor of those lost to the violence. The … [Read more...]
Gonzaga-Pittsburgh halted due to unsafe playing conditions
Gonzaga-Pittsburgh halted due to unsafe playing conditions Three years after concerns about player safety doomed the idea of playing college basketball on the deck of an aircraft carrier, the organizers of the Armed Forces Classic learned another lesson about the challenges of holding a game at an unconventional location. Turns out playing on dry land isn't any safer. Referees halted … [Read more...]
RUSSIAN ATHLETICS FEDERATION SAYS IAAF SUSPENSION OF RUSSIA A HARSH DECISION, EVERYTHING MUST BE DONE TO RECTIFY SITUATION (Reuters)
RUSSIAN ATHLETICS FEDERATION SAYS IAAF SUSPENSION OF RUSSIA A HARSH DECISION, EVERYTHING MUST BE DONE TO RECTIFY SITUATION (Reuters) RUSSIAN ATHLETICS FEDERATION SAYS IAAF SUSPENSION OF RUSSIA A HARSH DECISION, EVERYTHING MUST BE DONE TO RECTIFY SITUATION … [Read more...]
Weekend Weather: Weather: Week 10 Forecasts
Weekend Weather: Weather: Week 10 Forecasts Week 10 promises to deliver mostly pleasant weather around the NFL, with just a few games expected to see concerning conditions this weekend. The entire country will be dry on Sunday except for the West coast and parts of Texas, leaving the vast majority of the Week 10 NFL slate unscathed from a weather perspective. With the San Diego Chargers and San … [Read more...]
Saturday Dose: Dose: Rajon Rondo's Kingdom
Saturday Dose: Dose: Rajon Rondo's Kingdom Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins are making noise on a Friday night, and it’s all about what they were able to do on the court. With 11 games across the board including Kobe Bryant’s return to action as well as LeBron James performing at Madison Square Garden, there is plenty to break down in the Saturday Dose. Atlanta @ Boston: Celtics 106, Hawks … [Read more...]