Breaking down the Clemson and Alabama offenses With the College Football Playoff National Championship Game just days away, it's time to take a deeper look at the two teams playing for the title on Jan. 11. We'll start with the offenses of Alabama and Clemson. Both units put up over 30 points on their opponents in the semifinals on Dec. 31. QUARTERBACK Alabama quarterback Jake Coker is … [Read more...]
Former top officials get life bans for doping blackmail (Reuters)
Former top officials get life bans for doping blackmail (Reuters) By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Two top Russian athletics officials and the son of former world governing body President Lamine Diack were banned from the sport for life on Thursday for covering up an elite Russian athlete's positive dope test and blackmailing her over it. The bans follow last year's World Anti-Doping … [Read more...]
Alvin Gentry on his Pelicans: ‘We are not a good team’
Alvin Gentry on his Pelicans: 'We are not a good team' On Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks rested four of their starters in anticipation of an easy win. That’s something you do against the 76ers, or the Lakers, or the Nets. You know – those teams. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] It turns out that Dallas’ foe on Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans, … [Read more...]
Barcelona not interested in NFL type fight, says Luis Enrique
Barcelona not interested in NFL type fight, says Luis Enrique Barcelona boss Luis Enrique compared Espanyol’s roughhouse tactics to the NFL after the visitors had two men sent-off in the second bad-tempered Catalan derby in four days as Barca came from behind to win 4-1 in the Copa del Rey. Hernan Perez and Papakouli Diop were shown red cards in […] Photo credit: AFP Barcelona boss Luis … [Read more...]
Texas State announces Everett Withers as new coach
Texas State announces Everett Withers as new coach Texas State went to the FCS ranks for its new coach. The school announced Wednesday that it had hired James Madison coach Everett Withers. Welcome new #TXST Head Football Coach Everett Withers. Presser 3pm Champions Club Open to the Public #WelcomeWithers pic.twitter.com/kWdZrqmjjy— Texas State Football (@TXSTATEFOOTBALL) January 7, 2016 … [Read more...]
Former Russian athletics chief Balakhnichev says IAAF ban is “politicised” – R-Sport (Reuters)
Former Russian athletics chief Balakhnichev says IAAF ban is "politicised" - R-Sport (Reuters) The former head of Russian athletics, Valentin Balakhnichev, said on Thursday that a decision by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) to ban him for life was politicised, Russia's R-Sport agency reported. Balakhnichev also said that he intended to appeal against the … [Read more...]
Russian sports minister Mutko says IAAF ban of former Russian athletics chief expected: R-Sport (Reuters)
Russian sports minister Mutko says IAAF ban of former Russian athletics chief expected: R-Sport (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Thursday that a decision by the IAAF to ban former Russian athletics chief Valentin Balakhnichev had been expected and there was no sense in an appeal, Russia's R-Sport agency reported. Earlier, Balakhnichev said he intended … [Read more...]
Day: No way to stop LeBron's collision with wife
Day: No way to stop LeBron's collision with wife 9:40 AM ET ESPN.com news services print If one of the best athletes in the world were hurtling toward your wife, what would you do? Jason Day was asked whether he considered jumping in front of LeBron James before the Cavaliers star flattened his wife while chasing a loose ball during a game in December. "It happened so quick. I'm … [Read more...]
Lukaku gives Everton Capital One Cup semi-final edge over Manchester City
Lukaku gives Everton Capital One Cup semi-final edge over Manchester City Romelu Lukaku’s 19th goal of the season gave Everton a 2-1 win over Manchester City in their League Cup semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. Everton haven’t lifted a trophy since the 1995 FA Cup but they took a step closer to Wembley and a possible repeat of their 1984 […] Photo credit: AFP Romelu Lukaku’s 19th … [Read more...]
NHL suspends Zach Sill two games for boarding Adam McQuaid
NHL suspends Zach Sill two games for boarding Adam McQuaid The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals forward Zach Sill for two games following a hit from behind on Boston Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid Tuesday night. At first blush, you might disagree with the decision and just label it a hard check along the boards. But upon closer view you see that Sill drives through McQuaid’s back with … [Read more...]