Minnesota's Reggie Lynch arrested on suspicion of sexual assault In addition to finishing just one game out of last place in the Big Ten this past season, struggling Minnesota has another problem on its hands. Its players can't seem to stay out of trouble. Reggie Lynch became the latest Minnesota basketball player to make headlines for the wrong reasons on Sunday afternoon when he was … [Read more...]
’60 Minutes:’ WADA received 200 emails from whistleblower (Yahoo Sports)
'60 Minutes:' WADA received 200 emails from whistleblower (Yahoo Sports) A whistleblower who uncovered systemic doping inside Russia's track team told ''60 Minutes'' he sent 200 emails and 50 letters about the cheating to the World Anti-Doping Agency, which told him it didn't have the power to investigate inside the country. In an interview that aired on the CBS news show Sunday night, … [Read more...]
Former Brazil great Rivaldo tells tourists to skip Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Former Brazil great Rivaldo tells tourists to skip Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Brazil soccer great Rivaldo is telling tourists to stay away from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro because of the danger of endemic violence. Rivaldo posted the warning on his Instagram account and alluded to the case of a 17-year-old woman killed on Saturday in a shootout. ''Things are getting uglier here every … [Read more...]
Platini to quit as UEFA president after losing appeal
Platini to quit as UEFA president after losing appeal Lausanne (AFP) – Michel Platini will quit as the head of European football after a sports tribunal on Monday rejected his final appeal against his ban from football over a suspect $2.0 million payment he received from FIFA. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), where Platini appealed against his sanction, reduced his suspension from six … [Read more...]
Sources: Warriors' Curry to repeat as MVP
Sources: Warriors' Curry to repeat as MVP 12:22 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 PORTLAND, Ore. -- Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will be named NBA Most Valuable Player for a second straight season, according to league sources. If Stephen … [Read more...]
Sam Bradford may have joined Eagles' workouts, but why was he afraid of Carson Wentz? – Washington Post
Sam Bradford may have joined Eagles' workouts, but why was he afraid of Carson Wentz? - Washington Post Sam Bradford (7) has reacted unfavorably to the Eagles’ trade to land rookie QB Carson Wentz (Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports)Each week, the Washington Post’s Mark Maske provides in-depth Monday morning NFL analysis with “First and 10,” a dissection of the league’s most important developments … [Read more...]
On Dwyane Wade, national anthems and paying Canada some respect
On Dwyane Wade, national anthems and paying Canada some respect Plenty of people, particularly Toronto Raptors fans, took offense to footage that found its way to social media of Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade casually going about his pregame shooting routine while a young girl sang Canada's national anthem "O Canada" at midcourt of American Airlines Arena prior to Game 3. Hey @DwyaneWade a … [Read more...]
O-Zone: What year is it? – Jacksonville Jaguars
O-Zone: What year is it? - Jacksonville Jaguars JACKSONVILLE – Let’s get to it … Bob from Sumter, SC: Watching interviews with the Jaguars’ first four draft picks, I get the feeling this is a really confident and focused bunch. Not cocky or arrogant – just a sense they are not at all overwhelmed and a sense that they feel like they belong in the NFL. Motor City Al from Sterling, MI: I know it's … [Read more...]
San Diego State lands coveted San Franciso transfer Devin Watson
San Diego State lands coveted San Franciso transfer Devin Watson He's from the San Diego area. He visited San Diego State last week. The Oceanside restaurant where he made his announcement was decorated with red and black balloons. All signs pointed to high-scoring San Francisco transfer Devin Watson selecting San Diego State on Sunday evening, and sure enough that's exactly what happened. … [Read more...]
Memories of Barbaro, and a doctor’s regret 10 years later (The Associated Press)
Memories of Barbaro, and a doctor's regret 10 years later (The Associated Press) The passage of time has trickled ever so slowly for trainer Michael Matz since Barbaro's final gallop at the Preakness. A decade ago, Matz saddled the frisky Kentucky Derby winner with designs of pulling off an encore at Pimlico Race Course. Soon after emerging from the starting gate, Barbaro stumbled and … [Read more...]