Dylan Larkin wins NHL Fastest Skater, beats Gartner's record (Video) NASHVILLE – Dylan Larkin has wheels. The Detroit Red Wings rookie won the NHL Fastest Skater event to kick off the Skills Competition Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena. Not only did Larkin post the fastest time among the six competitors, but he also was given the opportunity to beat Mike Gartner’s record time of 13.386 … [Read more...]
NBA bans TV cameras at midcourt, sources say
NBA bans TV cameras at midcourt, sources say 10:10 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books print In an effort to protect players and referees, the NBA has banned midcourt sideline television cameras effective immediately, sources said. The edict comes a little more than a week after … [Read more...]
Sources: NBA puts ban on midcourt TV cameras
Sources: NBA puts ban on midcourt TV cameras 9:54 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books print In an effort to protect players and referees the NBA has banned midcourt sideline television cameras effective immediately, sources told ESPN.com. The edict comes a little more than a week … [Read more...]
Cal admits negligence in 2014 death of Ted Agu
Cal admits negligence in 2014 death of Ted Agu Nearly two years after the death of Ted Agu, the University of California has admitted to negligence in the passing of the walk-on defensive lineman. Agu died the morning of Feb. 7, 2014 after collapsing during a team workout and a report from the San Francisco Chronicle indicates the university acknowledged liability in documents that were … [Read more...]
Cycling-UCI investigating suspected ‘motor’ bike (Reuters)
Cycling-UCI investigating suspected 'motor' bike (Reuters) Cycling's governing body is investigating a case of suspected 'technological fraud' after checks on a bike at the cyclo-cross world championships in Belgium, the UCI said in a statement on Saturday. "The International Cycling Union confirms that pursuant to the UCI's Regulations on technological fraud a bike has been detained for … [Read more...]
UCI investigating suspected ‘motor’ bike (Reuters)
UCI investigating suspected 'motor' bike (Reuters) (Reuters) - Cycling's governing body is investigating a case of suspected 'technological fraud' after checks on a bike at the cyclo-cross world championships in Belgium, the UCI said in a statement on Saturday. "The International Cycling Union confirms that pursuant to the UCI's Regulations on technological fraud a bike has been detained … [Read more...]
Women’s Hockey Notebook: Controversial coaching hires; NHL donates to Laing; Playoff dates
Women's Hockey Notebook: Controversial coaching hires; NHL donates to Laing; Playoff dates Full house for @Hilary_Knight's autograph signing! 100+ people deep. Love it. pic.twitter.com/QuKosNAsgB— Caity Kauffman (@caitykauffman) January 30, 2016 LINE RUSHES 1. Coaching controversies. The Connecticut Whale of the NWHL have occupied a majority of the women's hockey headlines the past few days. … [Read more...]
Source: NBA finished with Griffin investigation
Source: NBA finished with Griffin investigation 8:58 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 print The NBA has completed its investigation into Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin's altercation with an assistant equipment manager, a source told ESPN. Sources also … [Read more...]
Klopp: Liverpool had the bigger chances
Klopp: Liverpool had the bigger chances 8:12 PM GMT Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he was pleased with his team's performance in Saturday's 0-0 FA Cup fourth round draw with West Ham at Anfield, but lamented their failure to make the most of it. The Merseysiders produced the bulk of the dangerous football against a below-par Hammers side but could not find a breakthrough -- and they now face … [Read more...]
Source: NBA, Clips finished with Griffin inquiry
Source: NBA, Clips finished with Griffin inquiry 7:48 PM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 print The NBA and the Los Angeles Clippers have completed their investigation into the Blake Griffin-Matias Testi incident, according to a source. The Clippers have been … [Read more...]