UCI promises tough response to motorized doping scandal (Reuters) International cycling authorities have promised to step up testing for mechanical doping after an electric motor was found in an elite rider's bike, signaling decisive action after struggling for decades to combat illegal drug use. Stewards at the world cyclo-cross championships found the motor on Sunday in the bike of … [Read more...]
Report: Greg Bird to miss 2016 season with a torn labrum
Report: Greg Bird to miss 2016 season with a torn labrum The New York Yankees will be without one of their promising youngsters during the 2016 season. First baseman Greg Bird reportedly has a torn labrum, and will undergo season-ending surgery, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. [2016 Yahoo Fantasy Baseball is open for business. Sign up now] The injury is significant for a … [Read more...]
Women allege Baylor ignored sexual assault allegations
Women allege Baylor ignored sexual assault allegations During the past four years, two Baylor football players, Tevin Elliott and Sam Ukwuachu, have been accused of sexual assault while members of the Bears. Both players were convicted of their crimes. Elliott is currently serving a 20-year sentence while Ukwauchu is serving 10 years felony probation. ESPN’s Outside the Lines, spoke to three … [Read more...]
John Scott, NHL All-Star Game set ratings record for NBCSN
John Scott, NHL All-Star Game set ratings record for NBCSN NASHVILLE – There was no doubt that the perfect storm of The John Scott Phenomenon and the NHL’s reinvigorated 3-on-3 All-Star Game format had provided an uptick in attention for the midseason classic. The only question was if that would actually translate into a spike in viewership as well, or if the All-Star Game would remain … [Read more...]
Report: Cavs cleared air in players-only meeting after Blatt firing
Report: Cavs cleared air in players-only meeting after Blatt firing After taking over for the ousted David Blatt, newly installed Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke of his plans to hold Cavs stars LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love more accountable for their actions on the court. As it turns out, the stars themselves coming around on that point might have been an even … [Read more...]
Sources: Nash not interested in Suns vacancy
Sources: Nash not interested in Suns vacancy 1:50 PM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close " Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com" Began covering the NBA in 1993-94" Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics print The Phoenix Suns have strong interest in former star guard Steve Nash for their coaching vacancy, but Nash is not interested in going into full-time coaching at this time, … [Read more...]
Royals unveil tremendous billboard commemorating World Series win
Royals unveil tremendous billboard commemorating World Series win In case you needed a reminder, baseball season is approaching quickly. Teams report to camp in less than a month, and spring training games will be played before you know it. [Elsewhere: The White Sox gave Chris Sale a ring for setting the franchise strikeout record] While it's unlikely you forgot, the Kansas City Royals are … [Read more...]
Madden Super Bowl 50 Simulation: EA Sports Predicts Panthers vs. Broncos Winner – Bleacher Report
Madden Super Bowl 50 Simulation: EA Sports Predicts Panthers vs. Broncos Winner - Bleacher Report [embedded content] Share Tweet Who you got in Super Bowl 50? If you're having a hard time picking a winner, perhaps you'd like to know that the official EA Sports Madden NFL 16 simulation predicts the Carolina Panthers will defeat the Denver Broncos in thrilling fashion by a score of 24-20. … [Read more...]
Ex-heavyweight champ Bruno wants boxing comeback at age 54 (The Associated Press)
Ex-heavyweight champ Bruno wants boxing comeback at age 54 (The Associated Press) Former world heavyweight champion Frank Bruno wants to make a return to competitive boxing at the age of 54. Bruno was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2003, an illness he says has left him feeling ''suicidal.'' He has been involuntarily committed to psychiatric care on three occasions. ''I've got to get … [Read more...]
Broadcasting? Coaching? Playing? Guessing Peyton Manning’s future
Broadcasting? Coaching? Playing? Guessing Peyton Manning's future Peyton Manning won't say anything about whether he plans to retire after Super Bowl 50, so good luck getting him to talk about his future after he retires from the NFL. We can try to guess what he'll end up doing, though. It's an interesting topic because Manning has been a bigger-than-life figure in NFL history, and we can … [Read more...]