Horse racing-British Authority tightens anti-corruption measures (Reuters) The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) pledged on Wednesday to work more closely with the betting industry and other sports and regulators in the fight against corruption. Publishing its Integrity Review, a wide-ranging initiative launched in 2015 and overseen by an independent panel, the BHA made six main … [Read more...]
Russian swimming federation denies doping use allegations – R-sport (Reuters)
Russian swimming federation denies doping use allegations - R-sport (Reuters) MOSCOW, March 23 (Reuters) - The Russian Swimming Federation on Wednesday rejected foreign media allegations that it was covering up positive tests for doping among its athletes, R-Sport news agency reported. The Times newspaper said on Wednesday that Russia had undertaken systematic doping in swimming for years. … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Rookie Predictions: Keith Marshall has moxie
2016 NFL Rookie Predictions: Keith Marshall has moxie Bench presses have been counted, cone drills have been clocked, and tape has been reviewed. While NFL scouts have been scribbling in their notebooks for months, fantasy owners are just now examining this year’s incoming class. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be breaking down some under the radar prospects at QB, RB, and WR. Once April … [Read more...]
Look out, boxing: There’s another Fury on the rise (The Associated Press)
Look out, boxing: There's another Fury on the rise (The Associated Press) Tyson Fury, an outspoken, loose-talking, brash Briton, shook up the sport in many ways by beating Wladimir Klitschko to win the WBA, IBF and WBO belts in November and end the Ukrainian's nine-year reign as king of the heavyweights. The boxing world awaits their rematch but in the meantime, Fury's cousin - Hughie - is … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Jimmie Johnson swipes another No. 1 position
Power Rankings: Jimmie Johnson swipes another No. 1 position Welcome to the 2016 season's Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we'll try to have some fun. 1. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 3): Jimmie Johnson's just … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Brian Elliott blanks the Sharks
NHL Three Stars: Brian Elliott blanks the Sharks No. 1 Star: Brian Elliott, St. Louis Blues The Blues goalie won his 100th game with the franchise in impressive fashion, stopping 37 shots to defeat the San Jose Sharks, 1-0. That included 15 shots in the third period. Robby Fabbri had the game’s lone goal. No. 2 Star: Ondrej Pavelec, Winnipeg Jets Pavelec outdueled Jacob Markstrom (47 saves) … [Read more...]
Australian boxer Browne ‘devastated’ by positive test (Reuters)
Australian boxer Browne 'devastated' by positive test (Reuters) Australian boxer Lucas "Big Daddy" Browne protested his innocence and said he was "devastated" on Wednesday after failing doping test in wake of his victory in a world title fight two weeks ago. The 36-year-old former bouncer won the "regular" version of the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title when he knocked out … [Read more...]
Heavyweight champion Browne unsure if he can clear his name (The Associated Press)
Heavyweight champion Browne unsure if he can clear his name (The Associated Press) WBA heavyweight boxing champion Lucas Browne says he's ''completely'' innocent of doping, but has no idea whether he will be able to clear his name. Browne tested positive to banned steroid clenbuterol, which boosts metabolism and burns fat, when he won his world title by beating Ruslan Chagaev in the 10th … [Read more...]
Clarkson, Young: Incident a 'miscommunication'
Clarkson, Young: Incident a 'miscommunication' 2:46 AM ET print LOS ANGELES -- Lakers guards Nick Young and Jordan Clarkson have described a Sunday night incident in Hollywood in which a woman said she and her mother were harassed by the players as a "miscommunication." The duo addressed the incident for the first time Tuesday night after the Lakers' 107-100 win over the … [Read more...]
Aubameyang a £60m target for Man United
Aubameyang a £60m target for Man United 1:34 AM GMT Tom Sweetman The winter window might have shut, but the rumour mill rolls on. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest rumours and gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: United make Auba contact Marcus Rashford may be Manchester United's star striker at the minute, but he could be competing … [Read more...]