Boxing-Fury told to avoid making offensive comments (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been reminded of his responsibilities by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) following offensive comments he made last year, the ruling body said on Wednesday. "Tyson Fury has made comments in the media that have caused offence to members of our society," the BBBC said. In such … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury avoids punishment for controversial comments (The Associated Press)
Tyson Fury avoids punishment for controversial comments (The Associated Press) British boxing officials say world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury hasn't been punished for remarks about homosexuals and abortion. Fury was interviewed by the BBBC on Tuesday after making the comments before beating Wladimir Klitschko in a heavyweight title fight on Nov. 28. … [Read more...]
Fury told to avoid making offensive comments (Reuters)
Fury told to avoid making offensive comments (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been reminded of his responsibilities by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC) following offensive comments he made last year, the ruling body said on Wednesday. "Tyson Fury has made comments in the media that have caused offence to members of our society," the BBBC said. In such … [Read more...]
Rockets' Howard returns vs. Duncan-less Spurs
Rockets' Howard returns vs. Duncan-less Spurs 12:55 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. print SAN ANTONIO -- Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard will return … [Read more...]
Where to find Manchester City vs. Everton Capital One Cup semi-final on TV
Where to find Manchester City vs. Everton Capital One Cup semi-final on TV Manchester City and Everton face off today in a crucial battle to determine who will meet Liverpool in the Capital One Cup Final. After Liverpool’s victory against Stoke City on penalty kicks last night, there’s the prospect of a Merseyside derby in the final if Everton can win the match […] Manchester City and … [Read more...]
Andy Murray, Milos Raonic to meet in semifinals
Andy Murray, Milos Raonic to meet in semifinals MELBOURNE, Australia – Andy Murray is one win away from his fifth Australian Open final. The two-time Grand Slam champion advanced to the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 victory over David Ferrer. For a chance to win his first Australian Open title, Murray will first have to get past Milos Raonic, who defeated Gael Monfils in the night's … [Read more...]
Former Texas A&M trainer says he was forced to clear hurt players
Former Texas A&M trainer says he was forced to clear hurt players Karl Kapchinski, a former Texas A&M trainer who was fired two years ago, told HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel coaches made him clear injured athletes before they were fully healed. The interview, which was classified as "a revealing look at the conflicts of interest among coaches, doctors and trainers, calling into … [Read more...]
Quintana to focus on Tour, Valverde to ride 1st Giro (The Associated Press)
Quintana to focus on Tour, Valverde to ride 1st Giro (The Associated Press) Nairo Quintana says his focus this season is winning the Tour de France, while Movistar teammate Alejandro Valverde will compete in the Giro d'Italia for the first time. Quintana will ''concentrate on the Tour'', in which he has twice been runner-up, before riding at the Olympics and the Spanish Vuelta. Valverde's … [Read more...]
Austrian skier Reichelt plans return a week after bad crash (The Associated Press)
Austrian skier Reichelt plans return a week after bad crash (The Associated Press) INNSBRUCK, Austria (AP) -- Austrian skier Hannes Reichelt is planning to compete in a World Cup downhill on Saturday, a week after sustaining bruises and a mild concussion in a crash at the classic race in Kitzbuehel. … [Read more...]
Hey, you! Want to play quarterback for the Rams?
Hey, you! Want to play quarterback for the Rams? Ever dream of being a Hollywood star? Well, you can't. Sorry. Ever dream of being an NFL quarterback? Guess what, you could be! The St. Louis Los Angeles Rams are in need of a starting quarterback, and they're not ruling out anyone. And that could mean YOU! All right, probably not. But the Rams rode Case Keenum and Nick Foles to a 7-9 record … [Read more...]