Cycling-UCI chief Cookson concerned over Rio track delay (Reuters) World cycling chief Brian Cookson says he is concerned about delays to the Olympic test event in Rio de Janeiro after the company responsible for providing the wooden boards was changed by Games organisers. The event has already been pushed back two weeks, although Rio organising committee president Carlos Nuzman said in … [Read more...]
Strong wind forces women’s World Cup GS postponement (The Associated Press)
Strong wind forces women's World Cup GS postponement (The Associated Press) The first World Cup race in the Low Tatras mountains since 1984 was called off Saturday because of strong wind, forcing the women's giant slalom to be rescheduled for Monday. ''In the upper part it's extremely windy,'' said Atle Skaardal, race director of the international ski federation. It's really just the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Cavendish sweating on big finish in the omnium (Reuters)
Cycling-Cavendish sweating on big finish in the omnium (Reuters) Mark Cavendish was fifth overall going into the final event of the men's omnium at the world track championships on Saturday with his hopes of a spot in Britain's Olympic team for Rio in the balance. Cavendish needs a strong showing in the sixth and final discipline later on Saturday, the points race, to have any chance of a … [Read more...]
Trump: If the PGA Tour leaves Doral, I’ll make more money there
Trump: If the PGA Tour leaves Doral, I'll make more money there Donald Trump isn't concerned about the PGA Tour leaving his Trump National Doral. In fact, he says it's costing him money. His Miami-area resort hosts the WGC-Cadillac Championship, and Trump has a contract with the PGA Tour to remain as host through 2023. However, tournament title sponsor Cadillac is expected not to renew their … [Read more...]
Bundesliga’s next 2 games on FOX over-the-air network revealed
Bundesliga’s next 2 games on FOX over-the-air network revealed Germany’s Bundesliga has revealed their schedule for the upcoming weeks, so we now know which two games will be featured on the over-the-air FOX network in the near future. FOX’s national TV network has agreed to feature 8 Bundesliga games live on its terrestrial channel for the latter half of […] Germany’s Bundesliga has … [Read more...]
Butler to return for Bulls' showdown vs. Rockets
Butler to return for Bulls' showdown vs. Rockets 1:24 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. print CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler … [Read more...]
Jalen Rose wants Carmelo + the Knicks to revisit his no-trade deal
Jalen Rose wants Carmelo + the Knicks to revisit his no-trade deal It’s completely true that the New York Knicks should look to trade Carmelo Anthony this summer. They should have tried to deal him during February’s trade deadline, or last summer. Hell, they probably shouldn’t have even re-signed him at all, diving into a proper rebuilding instead of giving the (still, very, very good) … [Read more...]
You go, ‘Grandpa’: David Ross started a wild double play
You go, 'Grandpa': David Ross started a wild double play Your browser does not support iframes.David Ross has never been a star in baseball, but he's getting something pretty close to star treatment as he enters his final season as a player. That's because the 38-year-old veteran has earned the respect of his peers and especially his teammates with the Chicago Cubs. We say respect, because … [Read more...]
NBA FanDuel Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players for March 5 – Heavy.com
NBA FanDuel Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players for March 5 - Heavy.com It may be the weekend, but that's no reason to skip out on daily fantasy basketball. There are eight games on tonight's schedule which gives us plenty of players to choose from. We breakdown the games and give you the best players to put in your lineup. Players are listed in order from least to greatest level of priority. … [Read more...]
New Illinois AD Josh Whitman fires coach Bill Cubit
New Illinois AD Josh Whitman fires coach Bill Cubit Illinois has parted ways with football coach Bill Cubit. Cubit was hired at the beginning last season on an interim basis and when new athletic director Josh Whitman came on for his first official day on Saturday, one of his first duties was to let Cubit go. “I appreciate the leadership that Bill Cubit provided our football program during … [Read more...]