Turkey's Erdogan to join dignitaries, celebrities at Ali memorials (Reuters) By Kia Johnson LOUISVILLE (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will join former U.S. President Bill Clinton and comedian Billy Crystal among the politicians, religious leaders and entertainers speaking at two public memorial services for boxing legend Muhammad Ali this week, a family spokesman said on … [Read more...]
Weightlifting fed says 20 positives in 2008 and 2012 retests (Yahoo Sports)
Weightlifting fed says 20 positives in 2008 and 2012 retests (Yahoo Sports) Twenty positive tests, including medal winners, were among the retested doping samples from weightlifters taken at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, the International Weightlifting Federation said on Monday. In a statement sent to The Associated Press, the IWF said it was informed by the International Olympic Committee of … [Read more...]
Bouhanni sprints to victory in Dauphine Libere 1st stage (The Associated Press)
Bouhanni sprints to victory in Dauphine Libere 1st stage (The Associated Press) SAINT-VULBAS, France (AP) -- Frenchman Nacer Bouhanni claimed the first stage of the Criterium du Dauphine Libere after edging Belgium's Jens Debusschere in a sprint finish on Monday. … [Read more...]
Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid nets 3 million viewers
Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid nets 3 million viewers The 2015/16 UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid was watched by 3 million viewers across FOX and ESPN Deportes. The UEFA Champions League Final on Saturday, May 28, in which Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico Madrid 5-3 in a dramatic match that went to penalties, was shown live … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from Pocono: Chase Elliott laments one that got away
Quick takeaways from Pocono: Chase Elliott laments one that got away Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated thoughts. Make sure you tweet us your thoughts after the race or … [Read more...]
Showtime goes all-access on Joonas Donskoi’s OT winner (Video)
Showtime goes all-access on Joonas Donskoi's OT winner (Video) Ever want an all-access look at the most important goal of a team’s season? Showtime gave us a glimpse Monday when the network released a segment from the upcoming ALL ACCESS: QUEST FOR THE STANLEY CUP episode to be released Friday at 9 p.m. The clip is Joonas Donskoi’s overtime goal in Game 3 to help give the Sharks their first … [Read more...]
Could Marshawn Lynch play for Raiders? He sends a clear message
Could Marshawn Lynch play for Raiders? He sends a clear message From the moment Marshawn Lynch hung up his cleats during the Super Bowl, there has been a sotto conversation by many about his real intentions. As in, could he go play a season or two for his hometown Oakland Raiders? That always was the assumption, even while Lynch was still active, but as his relationship with his last team, … [Read more...]
The Warriors dominate LeBron like no team has before
The Warriors dominate LeBron like no team has before 10:00 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books OAKLAND, Calif. -- LeBron James once destroyed the promising core of Gilbert Arenas, Caron Butler and Antawn Jamison by beating the Washington Wizards three years in a row in the playoffs. He ended … [Read more...]
NBA Draft Notebook: Sabonis Raptors' latest target with No.9 pick – Sportsnet.ca
NBA Draft Notebook: Sabonis Raptors' latest target with No.9 pick - Sportsnet.ca Dave ZarumJune 6, 2016, 4:13 PM Dave Zarum June 6, 2016, 4:13 PM The Toronto Raptors held two separate workouts at the Bio-Steel Centre on Monday. The biggest name in attendance was former Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis, a projected lottery pick expected to be in the mix with the Raptors’ 9th overall … [Read more...]
Western Kentucky QB Nelson Fishback out 4-6 months
Western Kentucky QB Nelson Fishback out 4-6 months A possible successor to Brandon Doughty could miss the entire 2016 season. Western Kentucky announced Monday that quarterback Nelson Fishback will undergo surgery Tuesday on a torn pectoral muscle. The rising redshirt senior’s recovery time is “anticipated to be four to six months.” In a message posted to his Twitter account, Fishback said … [Read more...]