Russia says doping whistleblower competing at Rio would be 'absurd': agency (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - It would be "absurd" if Russian doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova was allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics while clean Russian athletes are barred from the Games, R-Sport agency quoted Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Monday. Stepanova, an 800 meters runner described … [Read more...]
How Kyrie, Love, and the Cavs’ others helped LeBron win the title
How Kyrie, Love, and the Cavs' others helped LeBron win the title OAKLAND, Calif. — The story of the 2016 NBA Finals will forever revolve around LeBron James, a legend of the sport who put forth one of the greatest championship performances anyone has ever seen. He brought Cleveland that elusive title, ended at least some of the talk about his ability to come through in big moments, and … [Read more...]
England vs. Slovakia preview: Hodgson still searching for his best starting XI
England vs. Slovakia preview: Hodgson still searching for his best starting XI The supposedly conservative England manager Roy Hodgson surprised many when he picked five strikers – alongside offensive midfielders Adam Lallana, Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli and Ross Barkley – in his final 23-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2016. With just three specialist center backs, the plan was clearly to outscore … [Read more...]
Social media reacts to Cleveland Cavaliers' stunning Game 7 victory
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Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Cavs Win 2016 NBA Title
Basketball Daily Dose: Dose: Cavs Win 2016 NBA Title Cavaliers 93, Warriors 89 (Cavs win series 4-3) For the first time since the 1964 Browns, the Cavaliers broke a 52-year drought and finally brought a title back to Cleveland. The Cavs also became the first team in the Finals to come back from a 3-1deficit, but doing it against a historic Warriors team makes this even more special. But it … [Read more...]
The King stays The King: LeBron James wins third NBA Finals MVP
The King stays The King: LeBron James wins third NBA Finals MVP This time around, there was no debate about what constituted "value," or about whether someone who turned in a superhuman performance in a losing effort merited the championship round's top individual award. This time around, there would be no other choice. There couldn't be. For the second straight year, LeBron James did … [Read more...]
How will the Aggies' 2016 football campaign unfold? Season predictions – Dallas Morning News
How will the Aggies' 2016 football campaign unfold? Season predictions - Dallas Morning News This story is about Colleges Published 1h This Story is About... Share This Story On... Vernon Bryant/Staff Photographer Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Daeshon Hall (10) sacks South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Perry Orth (10) during the second half of play at Kyle Field in College … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 last-16 berth in sight for Poland past Ukraine
Euro 2016 last-16 berth in sight for Poland past Ukraine Marseille (AFP) – Robert Lewandowski’s Poland take on already eliminated Ukraine on Tuesday in the final Euro 2016 Group C match for both sides with a draw enough to take the Poles through to the knockout stages. Even a defeat would suffice for coach Adam Nawalka’s side if Northern Ireland lose to Germany, who Poland held to a scoreless … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Tremendous Teheran
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Tremendous Teheran Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. The Braves have been borderline unwatchable this season. Julio Teheran is doing his best every five days to change that. Teheran on Sunday had arguably his best start in what has been a fantastic season for the righty, yielding just one hit in a shutout of the Mets. He struck out seven on the … [Read more...]
NBA players react to Cleveland winning the NBA championship
NBA players react to Cleveland winning the NBA championship LeBron James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the city's first pro sports championship since 1964. Players from around the NBA took to Twitter to react to the thrilling Game 7. The Golden State had a year for the books. Of course this will hurt but they have nothing to put their hands down about. Amazing series— DWade (@DwyaneWade) … [Read more...]