Spain court orders Operation Puerto blood bags released (The Associated Press) In a decision that could lead to the public identification of dozens of athletes suspected of doping, a Spanish court ruled Tuesday that more than 200 blood bags in the decade-old Operation Puerto case should be handed over to sports authorities for investigation. Spanish officials said, however, that no … [Read more...]
The Cubs have decided to pitch to Bryce Harper
The Cubs have decided to pitch to Bryce Harper The Chicago Cubs made a bold choice Monday. After much consideration, the team decided to pitch to Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper. Under normal circumstances, this wouldn't be news, but consider how Chicago treated Harper the last time the two clubs played. During the four-game series in Chicago, Harper walked an incredible 13 … [Read more...]
NHL chooses Las Vegas for expansion team: report – CBC.ca
NHL chooses Las Vegas for expansion team: report - CBC.ca A person with direct knowledge of the NHL's decision says the league has settled on Las Vegas as its choice for expansion, provided organizers can come up with a $500 million US fee. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because details have not been released by the league ahead of its Board of Governors meeting on June 22 in … [Read more...]
Puck Lists: Seven potential NHL buyout candidates
Puck Lists: Seven potential NHL buyout candidates (As the NCAA hockey season is done, our own Ryan Lambert needed something on which to opine. Say hello to a special Tuesday series from yer boy RL, PUCK LISTS, in which he arbitrarily lists hockey things.) The Stanley Cup Final is over and lots of teams around the league are looking forward to the draft and free agency. But first, some may … [Read more...]
Illinois’ Jarrod Clements signs agreement regarding battery charge
Illinois' Jarrod Clements signs agreement regarding battery charge Illinois defensive tackle Jarrod Clements won't have a misdemeanor charge for battery on his record if he completes terms of a second-chance agreement he signed earlier this month. Clements, also known by his nickname of "Chunky," was allegedly involved in a fight at a party on the Illinois campus in March. Police then … [Read more...]
New Aston Villa owner Xia passes first test
New Aston Villa owner Xia passes first test Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – China’s Tony Xia completed his takeover of relegated former Premier League side Aston Villa on Tuesday after passing the English Football League’s owners and directors test. Xia, whose Chinese name is Xia Jiantong, purchased Villa last month for a reported $87 million (77.6 million euros) from American Randy Lerner … [Read more...]
Finding the Fits: Colts filled 'only glaring need' with center Ryan Kelly – CBSSports.com
Finding the Fits: Colts filled 'only glaring need' with center Ryan Kelly - CBSSports.com (This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2016 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be a surprise … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts: The Masters vs. The U.S. Open
Dos and Don'ts: The Masters vs. The U.S. Open OAKMONT, Pa. —In SAT terms, the Masters is to the U.S. Open what a night at the symphony is to Coachella. How exactly? Let's go to the photos: CELL PHONES The Masters: Cell phones aren't allowed inside the grounds of Augusta National. Like not even if turned off and stuffed in your pocket. U.S. Open: Bring 'em on in and use 'em if you'd like. … [Read more...]
Power rankings: 116th U.S. Open
Power rankings: 116th U.S. Open The 116th U.S. Open returns to Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh for a record ninth time, with Jordan Spieth defending the title he won in dramatic fashion a year ago at Chambers Bay. Last year's host and this year's, which is practically synonymous with the national championship, couldn't be more different. However, a lot of the players that are mentioned … [Read more...]
Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters)
Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters) Blood samples stored as part of Spain's "Operation Puerto" anti-doping probe must be handed over to authorities for investigation, a Spanish court ruled on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cycling Union (UCI) and Spain's anti-doping agency were among organizations who had lodged appeals … [Read more...]