Kenya's drug-fighting agency ruled inadequate; Rio at risk (Yahoo Sports) World Anti-Doping Agency officials declared Kenya's drug-fighting agency out of compliance Thursday, a move that places the track powerhouse's participation in this summer's Olympics in jeopardy. The law was expected to put Kenya's new anti-doping agency in the clear. When WADA president Craig Reedie asked the board … [Read more...]
Wilmots laments lack of Kompany for Belgium squad
Wilmots laments lack of Kompany for Belgium squad Brussels (AFP) – Belgium coach Marc Wilmots named a 24-man pre-Euro 2016 squad on Thursday, without injured captain Vincent Kompany. The 47-year-old coach must reduce the list to 23 players by May 31 ahead of the June 10-July 10 finals in France. And with Manchester City centre-back Kompany set to miss the tournament due to a groin problem, … [Read more...]
Four reasons why the Royals have been struggling
Four reasons why the Royals have been struggling For the Kansas City Royals, defending their World Series championship hasn’t been the dream they probably hoped it would be. Thirty-three games into the 2016 season, they’ve struggled on all fronts. They’re 16-17, and already six games behind the surprising Chicago White Sox in the American League Central. Even though things aren't going … [Read more...]
The Texans got a lot faster in the NFL Draft. Here's how they'll put that speed to work. – SB Nation
The Texans got a lot faster in the NFL Draft. Here's how they'll put that speed to work. - SB Nation The Texans have more speed than a Waco truck stop now. Here’s how they can turn that into a dangerous offense. The Houston Texans selected receiver Will Fuller with their 1st round pick, grabbed explosive offensive weapon Braxton Miller in the 3rd, and then picked electric running … [Read more...]
FanDuel Economics: MLB Picks May 12th – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel Economics: MLB Picks May 12th - Fantasy CPR DraftKings MLB Picks For May 12 by Mike Marteny MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 12 by Brian Tulloch Jun 13, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the MLB logo and on deck circle and covered field during a rain delay in the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Park in Arlington. The Rangers … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia stage 6 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia stage 6 results (Reuters) May 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Giro d'Italia (Ponte - Aremogna, 157 km) on Thursday 1. Tim Wellens (Belgium / Lotto) 4:40:05" 2. Jakob Fuglsang (Denmark / Astana) +1:19" 3. Ilnur Zakarin (Russia / Katusha) 4. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) +1:22" 5. Kanstantsin Siutsou (Belarus / Dimension Data) +1:24" 6. Domenico Pozzovivo … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia points classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia points classification after stage 6 (Reuters) May 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. Marcel Kittel (Germany / Etixx - Quick-Step) 106 2. Arnaud Demare (France / FDJ) 88 3. Maarten Tjallingii (Netherlands / LottoNL) 80 4. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto) 69 5. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 58 6. Elia Viviani … [Read more...]
Martinez sacked after Everton slump
Martinez sacked after Everton slump London (AFP) – Everton have sacked manager Roberto Martinez, the Premier League club announced on Thursday, confirming widespread reports in the British media. In place since joining from Wigan Athletic in 2013, the 42-year-old Spaniard paid the price for a run of one win in 10 league games and an FA Cup semi-final defeat at the hands of Manchester United. … [Read more...]
In a surprise move, Scott Skiles resigns as Orlando Magic coach
In a surprise move, Scott Skiles resigns as Orlando Magic coach After just one season as head coach of the Orlando Magic — and just 13-plus months after signing a four-year deal with the up-and-coming team — Scott Skiles abruptly resigned from his post on Thursday. Scott Skiles has resigned as the Orlando Magic's coach.— Josh Robbins (@JoshuaBRobbins) May 12, 2016 The news, first reported by … [Read more...]
Browns’ Cameron Erving escorts homecoming queen to prom
Browns' Cameron Erving escorts homecoming queen to prom Cameron Erving, the Cleveland Browns' first-round pick last year, is a few years removed from his high school career, but over the weekend he went back to those days to give one Cleveland-area girl a special prom night. Erving escorted 17-year old Elna Wright to the Elyria High School prom, standing in after Wright's boyfriend passed … [Read more...]