Cookson warns cheats as UCI showcases motor detection method (Reuters) By Cecile Mantovani AIGLE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Cheats will not prosper was the message of International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson on Tuesday as the governing body stepped up its fight against mechanical fraud by showcasing a new method to detect hidden motors in bikes. Earlier this year, Belgian … [Read more...]
The Kentucky Derby favorite who’s nobody’s favorite (Yahoo Sports)
The Kentucky Derby favorite who's nobody's favorite (Yahoo Sports) Nyquist will go off as the likely favorite in the 142nd Kentucky Derby, but because he doesn't compare to American Pharoah, well, no one is giving him much respect. … [Read more...]
Dallas Stars mum on Niemi or Lehtonen for Game 3
Dallas Stars mum on Niemi or Lehtonen for Game 3 The Dallas Stars played coy on their goaltending starter for Game 3 of their second-round series with the St. Louis Blues. According to Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News, Antti Niemi left the ice first at morning skate. Generally the goaltender that leaves the ice first at morning skate will start that night. Then, Stars coach Lindy Ruff … [Read more...]
NFL says Laremy Tunsil will have evaluation for drug program
NFL says Laremy Tunsil will have evaluation for drug program The social media fiascos that struck offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil on draft day may have contributed to a surprising fall in the draft, and it sure seemed like an embarrassment that will be remembered for a long time. And that's not all. Because the infamous video showed Tunsil taking a bong hit, it has drawn the attention of the … [Read more...]
NBA cops to 5 missed calls in crazy finish to Spurs-Thunder Game 2
NBA cops to 5 missed calls in crazy finish to Spurs-Thunder Game 2 So, that finish to Game 2 between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder was totally insane, huh? In case you somehow missed it, let's revisit the madness one more time: [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] After Dion Waiters' forearm shiver to the chest of Manu Ginobili created … [Read more...]
Experts' predictions: Who will win Raptors-Heat?
Experts' predictions: Who will win Raptors-Heat? 2:47 PM ET print Who will advance to the conference finals of the NBA playoffs? Our writers are predicting Raptors-Heat, which begins May 3. Let's block ads! (Why?) … [Read more...]
NBA Fantasy Trends: Heat vs. Raptors Preview & Pod
NBA Fantasy Trends: Heat vs. Raptors Preview & Pod There were two seven-game series in the first round and those two winners will face off against each other. Both the Heat and Raptors had some peaks and valleys in their wins with consistency at a premium. These teams faced off four times in the regular season with the Raptors winning three of them — they’ve also won the last three games, too. … [Read more...]
Celebratory lunch for Leicester Premier League heroes
Celebratory lunch for Leicester Premier League heroes Leicester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Leicester City’s triumphant Premier League title-winners were applauded by well-wishers as they arrived at an Italian restaurant in the city for a celebratory lunch on Tuesday. Italian manager Claudio Ranieri, star striker Jamie Vardy and Thai chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha were all in attendance at the … [Read more...]
Artist depicts second round of the NBA playoffs
Artist depicts second round of the NBA playoffs 2:43 PM ET print The NBA playoffs are rolling on, and just as in the first round, French comic artist Asur Misoa has contributed to the fan conversation with another round of artist renditions. For the second straight year, Misoa has taken a direct and literal interpretation to the teams' mascots, pitting them against one another. One day … [Read more...]
Report: Chris Bosh, Heat ‘at a crossroads’ over his health, return
Report: Chris Bosh, Heat 'at a crossroads' over his health, return Chris Bosh hasn't suited up for the Miami Heat since early February, missing the last 37 games after pulling out of the All-Star Game amid concerns related to another round of the frightening blood-clotting problems that prematurely ended his 2014-15 season. But while the Heat continue to list him as out indefinitely, the … [Read more...]