Watson says he's 100 percent committed to playing Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Bubba Watson says he's 100 percent committed to playing in the Olympics in August, assuming he qualifies for the team. The two-time Masters champion was in Connecticut on Monday promoting the Travelers Championship, which will be played Aug. 4-7, the week before the Olympic men's golf tournament. Watson said as … [Read more...]
Olympics-Pro boxers who compete in Rio will lose titles-IBF (Reuters)
Olympics-Pro boxers who compete in Rio will lose titles-IBF (Reuters) * Participation at Olympics considered 'unsportsmanlike' * Pro boxers in Rio will be cut from ratings for a year (Adds quotes and details) June 20 (Reuters) - Professional boxers who compete at this year's Olympics will be stripped of their International Boxing Federation titles, the IBF said in a statement on Monday. … [Read more...]
Russia’s track and field doping ban won’t affect Paralympics (Yahoo Sports)
Russia's track and field doping ban won't affect Paralympics (Yahoo Sports) Russia's doping ban from athletics won't affect its Paralympians, the International Paralympic Committee said on Monday. The All-Russia Athletic Federation's suspension from international competitions, including the Olympics, was upheld last week by the IAAF. The IPC said in a statement that it contacted the World … [Read more...]
Pens to raise Cup banner vs. Caps as NHL teams reveal home openers
Pens to raise Cup banner vs. Caps as NHL teams reveal home openers The 2016-17 NHL schedule will be released in full on Tuesday, just over a week since the Pittsburgh Penguins won the Stanley Cup over the San Jose Sharks. This is quite the busy time for the league with a Las Vegas expansion announcement coming, the entry draft taking place this weekend and free agency opening up in 11 days. … [Read more...]
Which championship-hungry team can be NFL’s Cleveland Cavaliers?
Which championship-hungry team can be NFL's Cleveland Cavaliers? Half of the 32 NFL teams will have gone 25 seasons or more between championships by the end of this season, or never won one at all. Think about that for a minute. A league that prides itself on the idea that any team has a chance to win it has produced only 11 different championship franchises in the past 20 Super Bowls and 14 … [Read more...]
The Golden State Warriors? Gone till November.
The Golden State Warriors? Gone till November. The Golden State Warriors should not be ashamed of themselves. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] This year’s version of the team won 88 games between October and early June, and they were involved in a tie game in the final minute of a Game 7 to win it all on Sunday night before falling just short. Was … [Read more...]
LeBron trolls hard, comes home wearing an Ultimate Warrior shirt
LeBron trolls hard, comes home wearing an Ultimate Warrior shirt After a brief pitstop in Las Vegas to properly celebrate winning the first NBA championship in franchise history and the first title for a Cleveland professional sports team in 52 years, the Cleveland Cavaliers returned home to Northeast Ohio on Monday, with superstar LeBron James bringing the Larry O'Brien Trophy to more than … [Read more...]
President Obama roasts Derek Jeter’s late-career performance
President Obama roasts Derek Jeter's late-career performance President Barack Obama's second term is coming to an end in a few months. Like many former Presidents, he'll retire and move out of the spotlight, but continue to do productive things. New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter hasn't held political office ... yet ... but he can certainly empathize with what Obama will experience in a few … [Read more...]
DA declines to prosecute Alabama’s Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones
DA declines to prosecute Alabama's Cam Robinson, Hootie Jones Two Alabama players arrested in May will not face prosecution. KNOE-TV reported Monday that the Monroe, La., district attorney will not pursue cases against offensive lineman Cam Robinson and defensive back Hootie Jones, citing insufficient evidence. DA declines to prosecute Bama players Cam Robinson & Hootie Jones due to … [Read more...]
Pedro not happy playing Spain second fiddle
Pedro not happy playing Spain second fiddle Bordeaux (AFP) – Spain winger Pedro Rodriguez has hinted he could retire from international football after being frustrated at his lack of playing time in the European champions’ opening two Euro 2016 matches. After a disappointing first season with Chelsea following a 30 million euro ($34 million) move from Barcelona, Pedro has played just eight … [Read more...]