Turkey's Erdogan cuts short U.S. trip for Muhammad Ali tribute (Reuters) By Tulay Karadeniz ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has cut short a visit to the United States and will not take part in a second day of ceremonies to commemorate the death of boxer Muhammad Ali, his office said on Friday. Erdogan, who attended a Muslim funeral for Ali on Thursday, had been … [Read more...]
German federation asks IOC to exclude Russia, Kenya from Rio (Yahoo Sports)
German federation asks IOC to exclude Russia, Kenya from Rio (Yahoo Sports) The head of Germany's track and field federation urged the IOC on Friday to keep Russian and Kenyan athletes out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, even if they pass pre-games doping tests. DLV president Clemens Prokop said testing athletes between now and the games is ''inept'' because the main effects of doping would … [Read more...]
NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 4 betting preview, odds and picks – Las Vegas Sun (blog)
NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 4 betting preview, odds and picks - Las Vegas Sun (blog) [unable to retrieve full-text content]Maddux Sports (blog)NBA Finals in Las Vegas: Game 4 betting preview, odds and picksLas Vegas Sun (blog)The betting odds continue to call for it happening sooner rather than later. The Cavaliers opened as 2-point favorites ahead of tonight's Game 4, which airs at 6 p.m. … [Read more...]
Strike-hit France vows smooth Euro 2016
Strike-hit France vows smooth Euro 2016 Paris (AFP) – France vowed drastic measures to ensure the smooth running of Euro 2016, as strikes and terror fears threaten to overshadow Europe’s showcase football event, which kicks off Friday. The action on the pitch starts when hosts France face Romania in the Stade de France in Paris at 1900 GMT, but industrial unrest and jitters over a potential … [Read more...]
The Cavaliers should trade Kevin Love this summer, but where? – SB Nation
The Cavaliers should trade Kevin Love this summer, but where? - SB Nation Game 3 reminded us that Kevin Love is often an awkward fit in Cleveland. Let's talk about his future. There are a number of reasons the Cleveland Cavaliers reversed the tide in Game 3 and blew the Golden State Warriors off the floor. There was the change of venue, there was a lineup shift with LeBron James and there was … [Read more...]
3-Point Stance: Will fantasy numbers be big for Texans?
3-Point Stance: Will fantasy numbers be big for Texans? Uncertainty surrounding $72 million signee Brock Osweiler has many fantasy owners uneasy about the QB's impact on brand names DeAndre Hopkins and Lamar Miller. In this edition of 'The Stance,' Brad Evans and Liz Loza discuss Houston's fantasy relevant players over a few dozen Lone Stars. YEEEEHAAAAWWWW!!! [Yahoo Fantasy Football is … [Read more...]
Iowa State starting LB Jordan Harris leaves program
Iowa State starting LB Jordan Harris leaves program A starter for Iowa State’s defense has decided to leave the program. Cyclones head coach Matt Campbell announced Thursday that linebacker Jordan Harris will pursue a graduate transfer. Harris, a native of Clarksdale, Miss., hopes to play his final year of college football closer to home, the school said in a release. “Jordan has done … [Read more...]
Ali returned to ring with ex-Georgia senator in his corner (The Associated Press)
Ali returned to ring with ex-Georgia senator in his corner (The Associated Press) The former Georgia state senator was the driving force in Ali's return to the ring on Oct. 26, 1970 in Atlanta. Ali had to surrender his passport during his battle through the legal system after refusing induction to the U.S. Army in 1967, so he couldn't fight outside the country. ''My passion was to beat the … [Read more...]
IN THEIR WORDS: Reflections as Muhammad Ali laid to rest (The Associated Press)
IN THEIR WORDS: Reflections as Muhammad Ali laid to rest (The Associated Press) Ali is to be buried Friday after a procession in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. ''I feel like Louisville KY is now my home, as I'll make many visits to Ali beloved resting place in the future.'' - heavyweight boxer George Foreman. ''We saw an expression of the extraordinary strength of his human spirit … [Read more...]
Bucs’ Seferian-Jenkins has bad day on field, makes it worse on Twitter
Bucs' Seferian-Jenkins has bad day on field, makes it worse on Twitter OTA practices may be voluntary, but Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Dirk Koetter expects you to be prepared for them. Just ask Austin Seferian-Jenkins. On Thursday, Koetter sent the third-year tight end off the field for not being ready to take part. Here's video, posted by WFLA reporter Paul Ryan: Here's the moment … [Read more...]