UN: Zika more worrying but Rio Olympics shouldn't be moved (Yahoo Sports) The World Health Organization's chief says the agency is increasingly concerned about the Zika virus, even though it does not recommend canceling or postponing the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics in hard-hit Brazil. ''The more we learn about Zika, the more worried we get about it,'' Dr. Margaret Chan said in a briefing … [Read more...]
FanDuel Economics: MLB Picks May 17th – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel Economics: MLB Picks May 17th - Fantasy CPR MLB Picks and Pivots – FanDuel Baseball Picks May 17 by Brian Tulloch May 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Indians center fielder Rajai Davis (20) scores as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Cabrera (37) is late with the tag during the fourth inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports FanDuel Economics: … [Read more...]
Man United haven't made Ibra offer – agent
Man United haven't made Ibra offer - agent 11:11 PM GMT Zlatan Ibrahimovic has yet to be offered a contract from Manchester United, his agent said on Monday. Days before Ibrahimovic plays his final game for Paris Saint-Germain, RMC in France reported that United had already sent the Swede a one-year offer. But his agent Mino Raiola went on Sky Sports News to refute the report as mere … [Read more...]
Boxing-Heavyweight champion Fury apologises for offensive remarks (Reuters)
Boxing-Heavyweight champion Fury apologises for offensive remarks (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has apologised for offensive remarks he made in an online video last week, insisting he is 'not a bigot or a racist'. The outspoken Briton, preparing for a re-match with Wladimir Klitschko who he surprisingly de-throned in Dusseldorf in November to win the WBA, WBO and IBF … [Read more...]
Heavyweight champion Fury apologizes for offensive remarks (Reuters)
Heavyweight champion Fury apologizes for offensive remarks (Reuters) World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has apologized for offensive remarks he made in an online video last week, insisting he is 'not a bigot or a racist'. The outspoken Briton, preparing for a re-match with Wladimir Klitschko who he surprisingly de-throned in Dusseldorf in November to win the WBA, WBO and IBF belts, … [Read more...]
Timberwolves' Thibodeau hopes to get top-two pick in draft lottery – TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press
Timberwolves' Thibodeau hopes to get top-two pick in draft lottery - TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press New Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau already felt fortunate to take over a team with the last two No. 1 picks, Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, on the roster. Will Towns bring him more luck representing Minnesota at the 2016 NBA draft lottery drawing Tuesday night in New York? … [Read more...]
Cycling-Varnish still hopeful of place on British team for Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Varnish still hopeful of place on British team for Rio (Reuters) Jess Varnish, the rider at the heart of discrimination claims that have rocked British Cycling, says she is determined to win back her place in the track team for the Rio Olympics. The former European team sprint champion was dropped by technical director Shane Sutton who subsequently resigned after Varnish claimed he … [Read more...]
Varnish still hopeful of place on British Cycling team for Rio (Reuters)
Varnish still hopeful of place on British Cycling team for Rio (Reuters) Jess Varnish, the rider at the heart of discrimination claims that have rocked British Cycling, says she is determined to win back her place in the track team for the Rio Olympics. The former European team sprint champion was dropped by technical director Shane Sutton who subsequently resigned after Varnish claimed he … [Read more...]
NBA VP: No travel call on Westbrook a miss
NBA VP: No travel call on Westbrook a miss 4:05 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM print OAKLAND, Calif. -- A traveling violation should have been called on Russell Westbrook on a critical possession in the final minute of Monday's Game 1 of the … [Read more...]
The Walk Off: Angels chase Kenta Maeda early in win versus Dodgers
The Walk Off: Angels chase Kenta Maeda early in win versus Dodgers Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we'll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. Though it's only been eight starts, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenta Maeda has looked pretty … [Read more...]