Marlon Byrd suspended 162 games after failing second PED test Cleveland Indians outfielder Marlon Byrd was suspended 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after a second failed test for performance-enhancing drugs. Vince Grzegorek of Cleveland Scene broke the news of Byrd's suspension. Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports confirmed it. When MLB announced the news officially, it revealed … [Read more...]
2016 NBA Playoffs: Experts unanimously pick Warriors over Cavs in Finals rematch – CBSSports.com
2016 NBA Playoffs: Experts unanimously pick Warriors over Cavs in Finals rematch - CBSSports.com The Warriors have achieved so much in the past two seasons: They've won an NBA title, set a record for most wins (73) in a regular season and their superstar has been named MVP in two consecutive years. Most recently, however, Golden State rallied from a 3-1 hole in the Western finals for a shot at … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about Copa America Centenario
Everything you need to know about Copa America Centenario The 100 year centenary edition of Copa America will feature the best teams from South America, Central America, North America and the Caribbean in a major soccer tournament that will be played across the United States this summer. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about Copa America Centenario including team previews of each of … [Read more...]
The Cubs are dominating NL All-Star vote like they’re the Royals
The Cubs are dominating NL All-Star vote like they're the Royals The Chicago Cubs are hoping to make like the Kansas City Royals this season and hoist a World Series trophy come November. For now, though, Cubs fans are making like Royals fans and stuffing the All-Star ballot boxes in what looks like an effort to get their entire team to San Diego. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest … [Read more...]
NHL explains no suspension for Marleau, says he didn't 'pick' Rust's head – NBCSports.com
NHL explains no suspension for Marleau, says he didn't 'pick' Rust's head - NBCSports.com PITTSBURGH — Shortly after reports surfaced that San Jose’s Patrick Marleau wouldn’t face supplemental discipline for his hit on Pittsburgh’s Bryan Rust in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety issued a series of tweets explaining their decision. (1/3) … [Read more...]
Buffalo team responds to Free Brady event with ‘Keep Brady Suspended’
Buffalo team responds to Free Brady event with 'Keep Brady Suspended' Earlier Wednesday, we told you about the Pawtucket Red Sox' "Free Brady Friday" promotion, which is being held on June 10 in support of New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady. But now, in a move that would likely make minor league baseball's funmeister Mike Veeck proud, the Buffalo Bisons, the triple-A affiliate of … [Read more...]
Matt Nieto in; Karmanos sued; Clitsome retires (Puck Headlines)
Matt Nieto in; Karmanos sued; Clitsome retires (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. She just loves when it's summer time 🙃 pic.twitter.com/240GR1kcHd— Tyler Seguin … [Read more...]
Broncos want to end Sports Authority stadium naming rights deal
Broncos want to end Sports Authority stadium naming rights deal The Denver Broncos haven't had the best of luck with their stadium naming rights partners. Perhaps it's karma for all the fans who hated the idea that the new stadium would be called anything but Mile High Stadium. First, it was Invesco Field at Mile High (the last part of the name was a lame way to appease the fans who wanted … [Read more...]
The Warriors are unstoppable…or are they? (Podcast)
The Warriors are unstoppable...or are they? (Podcast) Grandstanding: A Yahoo Sports podcastSubscribe via iTunes or via RSS feed The NBA Finals are upon us, and oh, there are legacies to be built. On one hand, the 73-win Golden State Warriors, owners of the best regular season in NBA history, defending champions coming off a brutal seven-game series with Oklahoma City. On the other, LeBron … [Read more...]
Cavaliers get another shot at ending Cleveland's title drought
Cavaliers get another shot at ending Cleveland's title drought 3:02 PM ET Jason Starrett, ESPN Stats & Information The NBA Finals begin Thursday, and the Cavaliers will again look to end Cleveland’s championship drought. It’s been nearly 52 years since Cleveland won a title in any of North America’s four major pro sports. That was on Dec. 27, 1964, when the Browns defeated the … [Read more...]