WADA seeks TV rights tax to help pay for anti-doping fight (Reuters) (Reuters) - A tax on television rights holders and contributions from sponsors could provide new revenue streams for the cash-strapped World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) as it looks to fund the fight against performance-enhancing drugs in sport. With doping scandals dominating sporting headlines ahead of the Rio Olympics, … [Read more...]
Mike Tirico to host ESPN’s coverage of Euro 2016
Mike Tirico to host ESPN’s coverage of Euro 2016 Veteran broadcaster Mike Tirico will be the host of ESPN’s Euro 2016 coverage this June before he joins NBC Sports on a full-time basis. According to a statement from ESPN, “Tirico will remain with ESPN through the end of June. He is currently working ESPN and ABC Sports’ NBA Playoff games. Next month he will host studio coverage of the UEFA … [Read more...]
Marc Crawford joins Ottawa Senators to assist Guy Boucher
Marc Crawford joins Ottawa Senators to assist Guy Boucher New Ottawa Senators coach Guy Boucher and GM Pierre Dorion are determined to bring change to the franchise. “I don’t want to put down anything that was done here before. But I think every team has to evolve. My goal is to bring some structure, my kind of structure offensively. I want to have an aggressive penalty kill. And we have … [Read more...]
Damian Lillard: The one you want to play with
Damian Lillard: The one you want to play with 1:28 PM ET Kevin ArnovitzESPN Staff Writer Close NBA writer for ESPN.com since 2008 Former contributor and editor at NPR print PORTLAND, Ore. -- Bamboo is tolerant to drought, but balancing water with restraint is tricky business, especially if you're a young NBA player. This was the message delivered to the Trail Blazers' roster last … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for May 9
Rotoworld Podcasts: NBA DFS Podcast for May 9 Monday, May 09, 2016 Lots to talk about with so many injury storylines tonight. We go over all the hypotheticals for Stephen Curry's knee injury and what it means for the Raptors and Heat without their key big men. Tons of stuff with lineup talk, who stepped up on Saturday and lots more. Stay on our News Page for more updates! Mike Gallagher … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig says Bryce Harper is his idol, wants more fun in baseball
Yasiel Puig says Bryce Harper is his idol, wants more fun in baseball Are you ready to meet the new duo that baseball fun-haters won't be able to stand? It's Yasiel Puig and Bryce Harper, who on their own inspire fits of rage from baseball traditionalists. Put them together and ohhhh boy. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] Puig gave a revealing interview to ESPN's Marly … [Read more...]
Curry upgraded to 'questionable' for Game 4
Curry upgraded to 'questionable' for Game 4 3:56 PM ET Ethan Sherwood StraussESPN Staff Writer Close Covers the Golden State Warriors for ESPN.com Contributes to ESPN's TrueHoop blog Hosts TrueHoop TV Live print PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Monday upgraded the status of star point guard Stephen Curry to questionable for Game 4 versus the … [Read more...]
Curt Schilling continues to bash ESPN, reveals his massive salary
Curt Schilling continues to bash ESPN, reveals his massive salary Your browser does not support iframes. In the weeks after his firing from ESPN, Curt Schilling has shown himself to have no problem lashing out against his former employer, and that continued Monday morning when the ex-MLB pitcher and baseball analyst appeared on NBC Sports' "The Dan Patrick Show." [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy … [Read more...]
Florida bolsters its offense with addition of Canyon Barry
Florida bolsters its offense with addition of Canyon Barry About five decades after Rick Barry starred at the University of Miami, the NBA hall of famer's youngest son has passed on the chance to follow in his father's footsteps. Coveted College of Charleston transfer Canyon Barry announced Monday that he has chosen Florida over the Hurricanes and a handful of other major-conference suitors. … [Read more...]
US Ski Team launches foundation to tackle safety awareness (The Associated Press)
US Ski Team launches foundation to tackle safety awareness (The Associated Press) The group of young skiers on that tragic day saw only this: A slope that wasn't roped off and blanketed in fresh snow. … [Read more...]