Injury ends Kaka’s Copa dream Los Angeles (AFP) – Brazil’s Copa America injury crisis deepened after veteran striker Kaka withdrew from the squad with a hamstring injury three days before the team’s tournament opener against Ecuador. The 34-year-old Orlando City attacking midfielder had been looking forward to competing in his first Copa America but saw his dream dashed after suffering an … [Read more...]
Some oblivious Lyft riders didn’t realize Shaq was their driver
Some oblivious Lyft riders didn't realize Shaq was their driver Shaquille O'Neal is recognizable not only because he's a world-famous athlete and media personality, but because he's 7-1 and weighs more than 300 pounds. Forget the four championships and 15 All-Star selections — people know Shaq just because he's so big. It figures that anyone with some knowledge of American popular culture … [Read more...]
Craig Sager gets full Wrigley experience for ‘Conquer Cancer Day’
Craig Sager gets full Wrigley experience for 'Conquer Cancer Day' The Chicago Cubs hosted "Conquer Cancer Day,' on Wednesday and Craig Sager, the iconic sideline reporters best known for his work on TNT's NBA coverage whose fight against leukemia serves as an inspiration to all, was on hand to lead the proceedings. A lifelong Cubs fan who grew up in the Chicago suburb Batavia and attended … [Read more...]
John Calipari’s bizarre plan is not the way to fix SEC tournament
John Calipari's bizarre plan is not the way to fix SEC tournament John Calipari fervently believes the SEC tournament is not benefiting the league, so the Kentucky coach has proposed a harebrained idea to fix it. He wants to move it up five months. Calipari made his pitch to hold the SEC tournament in November instead of March during the conference's spring meetings Wednesday in Destin, … [Read more...]
IOC acts on doping crisis; backs 5 sports for 2020 Games (Yahoo Sports)
IOC acts on doping crisis; backs 5 sports for 2020 Games (Yahoo Sports) Olympic leaders took action on two fronts Wednesday, ramping up efforts to keep drug cheats out of the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and recommending the inclusion of baseball-softball and four other sports for the 2020 Tokyo Games. The IOC executive board agreed to double its budget for pre-games drug testing to … [Read more...]
Ken Starr to resign as Baylor’s chancellor
Ken Starr to resign as Baylor's chancellor Baylor's Ken Starr is also stepping down as the school's chancellor. Starr told ESPN that he was doing so as "a matter of conscience." He was the focus of an Outside the Lines episode Thursday afternoon where he announced his resignation as chancellor. Baylor’s Ken Starr tells me he is resigning as chancellor as “a matter of conscience.” More with … [Read more...]
Olympics-Professional boxing hits out at move to open Games to pros (Reuters)
Olympics-Professional boxing hits out at move to open Games to pros (Reuters) By Alan Baldwin LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - Amateur boxing's decision to allow professionals into the Olympics for the first time drew fighting talk on Wednesday from champions and sanctioning bodies opposed to the break with tradition. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC), which governs the country's … [Read more...]
Professional boxing hits out at move to open Games to pros (Reuters)
Professional boxing hits out at move to open Games to pros (Reuters) By Alan Baldwin LONDON (Reuters) - Amateur boxing's decision to allow professionals into the Olympics for the first time drew fighting talk on Wednesday from champions and sanctioning bodies opposed to the break with tradition. The British Boxing Board of Control (BBBC), which governs the country's professional fight … [Read more...]
After Mourinho chat, Rooney embraces England duties
After Mourinho chat, Rooney embraces England duties Watford (United Kingdom) (AFP) – England captain Wayne Rooney called Euro 2016 his “biggest test” as an international player on Wednesday and revealed that he has spoken to newly appointed Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Rooney’s immediate focus is on leading England out against Portugal at Wembley on Thursday in their final warm-up … [Read more...]
Nick Foles has not shown up since Rams drafted Jared Goff
Nick Foles has not shown up since Rams drafted Jared Goff It has slipped through the cracks a bit with other, more high-profile quarterback standoffs happening around the league, but as ESPN.com pointed out Nick Foles has not shown up at the Los Angeles Rams facility since Jared Goff was the franchise's No. 1 overall selection in the draft. And, yes, to spare us all the sarcasm, he is aware … [Read more...]