Derby winner Nyquist's trip to Belmont delayed by fever (The Associated Press) The assistant trainer for Nyquist says the Kentucky Derby winner's trip to Belmont Park has been delayed because the colt developed a ''slightly elevated temperature.'' … [Read more...]
Slovenian mountain biker Klemencic banned 2 years for doping (The Associated Press)
Slovenian mountain biker Klemencic banned 2 years for doping (The Associated Press) AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- Slovenian mountain biker Blaza Klemencic has been banned for two years for doping and had her results from the 2012 London Olympics wiped out. … [Read more...]
France pledges to fix security ‘failures’ before Euro 2016
France pledges to fix security ‘failures’ before Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – France’s interior minister promised Monday that security “failures” at the Stade de France would be put right before Euro 2016, following problems at this weekend’s national cup final. “Failures have been noted,” Bernard Cazeneuve said after chaotic scenes before Saturday’s match between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille, … [Read more...]
The painful history of groin shots involving 2016 NBA Playoff stars
The painful history of groin shots involving 2016 NBA Playoff stars Surely you've seen the nut shot heard 'round the world by now. As the NBA mulls Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green's status for Game 4 — following his leg's second straight unwelcome visit to Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams' groin — we need look no further than hours earlier for the last disciplinary … [Read more...]
Pirates' Vogelsong hit in the face by a pitch
Pirates' Vogelsong hit in the face by a pitch There's one matinee on Monday, with the Rockies and Pirates making up a rainout in PNC Park. And unfortunately there was a scary moment early. Pirates starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong was hit in the face with a pitch. A Twitter user also had this video of the scary hit-by-pitch: It just happened, so no further details are available. When there … [Read more...]
Bold predictions for the Vikings' offense in 2016 – Yahoo News
Bold predictions for the Vikings' offense in 2016 - Yahoo News View photo.When a writing team predicts the future as often as vikings32 seems to, it gets harder and harder to come up with bold statements, let alone bold statements that have a chance to be true. In an attempt to keep our spot on prognosticating going, the vikings32 staff put together some more bold predictions for the … [Read more...]
Ex-player says he was denied seat due to race
Ex-player says he was denied seat due to race 12:54 PM ET ESPN.com news services print Former NBA player Etan Thomas has called out a woman he says denied him a seat next to her on a crowded train only to offer it to another passenger. He wrote in a Facebook post Friday that he asked a woman if he could sit next to her on a crowded train but was told the seat was taken. Thomas, who … [Read more...]
Padres take action after gay men’s chorus controversy
Padres take action after gay men's chorus controversy The San Diego Padres are continuing their attempts to mend severely damaged fences after Saturday's embarrassing incident involving the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus. On Sunday night, the Padres released a statement saying that they had found "no evidence of malicious intent," though they have fired the third-party contractor they say was … [Read more...]
Jackie Bradley Jr. keeps on streaking, hits in 27 straight games
Jackie Bradley Jr. keeps on streaking, hits in 27 straight games Boston Red Sox centerfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. has been on an absolute tear lately. How long is lately, you might ask? 27 games, to be exact. On Sunday, Bradley extended his hitting streak to 27 games with a fifth inning single against the Cleveland Indians. Just how hot has Bradley been since his streak started on April 24? … [Read more...]
How Florida State star Derwin James will take the torch from Jalen Ramsey – SB Nation
How Florida State star Derwin James will take the torch from Jalen Ramsey - SB Nation FSU loses one do-it-all defensive back, but the Seminoles have another in the wings. Despite returning only three starters and featuring two true freshmen in its lineup, the 2015 Florida State defense ended up being a surprisingly excellent unit. The Seminoles finished 10th in defensive S&P+ thanks to a … [Read more...]