Russia makes last-minute plea for readmission of track team (Yahoo Sports) Russia made a last-minute plea Friday for its track and field athletes to be allowed to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, claiming it has cleaned house and met all the requirements for reinstatement. With the credibility of the fight against doping on the line, track and field's world governing body met to … [Read more...]
Russia’s Putin says will work to stamp out soccer hooliganism (Reuters)
Russia's Putin says will work to stamp out soccer hooliganism (Reuters) ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he regretted violence at the Euro 2016 soccer tournament in France involving Russian fans, pledging Moscow would work to try to stamp out hooliganism. French authorities have said about 150 hard-core Russian fans took part in serious violence … [Read more...]
Tom Daley selected for Rio in latest bid for Olympic gold (Yahoo Sports)
Tom Daley selected for Rio in latest bid for Olympic gold (Yahoo Sports) LONDON (AP) -- Tom Daley is hoping his third trip to the Olympics will pay off with a gold medal after he was named in Britain's diving team for the Rio de Janeiro Games. … [Read more...]
Russia’s Putin says should be no collective punishment over doping (Reuters)
Russia's Putin says should be no collective punishment over doping (Reuters) ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday there should be no collective punishment for all Russian athletes over doping offences in the country. "The responsibility ... should be highly personalized," Putin said at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. Putin also … [Read more...]
Twitter reacts to Steph Curry’s meltdown, Cavs’ Game 6 win
Twitter reacts to Steph Curry's meltdown, Cavs' Game 6 win Stephen and Ayesha Curry set Twitter off after the MVP was ejected in the final minutes of Game 6. I think Steph will be suspended for Game 7. #NbaFinals— Jalen Rose (@JalenRose) June 17, 2016 This is just soft basketball— Joel Embiid (@JoelEmbiid) June 17, 2016 Was only a matter of time lol...welp, it was fun while it lasted— Danny … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Practically Perfect
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Practically Perfect Colby Lewis was on the cusp of making baseball history … and then he wasn’t. That’s baseball for you. Thursday the Rangers right-hander came within four outs of throwing the 24th perfect game in major league history. When that ship sailed—Oakland first baseman Yonder Alonso drew a two-out walk in the eighth inning—Lewis still had a chance for his … [Read more...]
Odubel Herrera gets forgetful, tries to end eighth inning early
Odubel Herrera gets forgetful, tries to end eighth inning early Not every baseball game can be a close contest or a virtuoso pitching performance. Sometimes, a team is just totally dominated by their opponent. When that happens, it can be hard to keep your head in the game, as a fan or especially as a player. Keeping track of the number of outs is important, which is a lesson that … [Read more...]
NFL Players Who Need Big 2016 Season to Earn 5th-Year Contract Option – Bleacher Report
NFL Players Who Need Big 2016 Season to Earn 5th-Year Contract Option - Bleacher Report Michael Perez/Associated Press Under the current collective bargaining agreement, NFL teams have to make a decision on whether they will pick up their first-round pick's fifth-year option during the offseason following the third year of the player's career. Last May, 12 first-round picks of 2013 had their … [Read more...]
Spain buoyant for Turkey test after winning start at Euro 2016
Spain buoyant for Turkey test after winning start at Euro 2016 Nice (France) (AFP) – European champions Spain are often slow starters at major tournaments but after Gerard Pique’s late winner in their Euro 2016 opener, Vicente del Bosque’s men already have the last 16 in sight when they take on Turkey on Friday. “Starting with a win makes a big difference,” Atletico Madrid defender Juanfran told … [Read more...]
Curry ejected in Warriors' loss; Kerr rips refs
Curry ejected in Warriors' loss; Kerr rips refs 3:32 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books CLEVELAND -- Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr are likely to each face fines after protesting officiating in the Golden State Warriors' 115-101 Game 6 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. … [Read more...]