Puck Lists: Seven potential NHL buyout candidates (As the NCAA hockey season is done, our own Ryan Lambert needed something on which to opine. Say hello to a special Tuesday series from yer boy RL, PUCK LISTS, in which he arbitrarily lists hockey things.) The Stanley Cup Final is over and lots of teams around the league are looking forward to the draft and free agency. But first, some may … [Read more...]
Illinois’ Jarrod Clements signs agreement regarding battery charge
Illinois' Jarrod Clements signs agreement regarding battery charge Illinois defensive tackle Jarrod Clements won't have a misdemeanor charge for battery on his record if he completes terms of a second-chance agreement he signed earlier this month. Clements, also known by his nickname of "Chunky," was allegedly involved in a fight at a party on the Illinois campus in March. Police then … [Read more...]
New Aston Villa owner Xia passes first test
New Aston Villa owner Xia passes first test Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – China’s Tony Xia completed his takeover of relegated former Premier League side Aston Villa on Tuesday after passing the English Football League’s owners and directors test. Xia, whose Chinese name is Xia Jiantong, purchased Villa last month for a reported $87 million (77.6 million euros) from American Randy Lerner … [Read more...]
Finding the Fits: Colts filled 'only glaring need' with center Ryan Kelly – CBSSports.com
Finding the Fits: Colts filled 'only glaring need' with center Ryan Kelly - CBSSports.com (This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2016 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be a surprise … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts: The Masters vs. The U.S. Open
Dos and Don'ts: The Masters vs. The U.S. Open OAKMONT, Pa. —In SAT terms, the Masters is to the U.S. Open what a night at the symphony is to Coachella. How exactly? Let's go to the photos: CELL PHONES The Masters: Cell phones aren't allowed inside the grounds of Augusta National. Like not even if turned off and stuffed in your pocket. U.S. Open: Bring 'em on in and use 'em if you'd like. … [Read more...]
Power rankings: 116th U.S. Open
Power rankings: 116th U.S. Open The 116th U.S. Open returns to Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh for a record ninth time, with Jordan Spieth defending the title he won in dramatic fashion a year ago at Chambers Bay. Last year's host and this year's, which is practically synonymous with the national championship, couldn't be more different. However, a lot of the players that are mentioned … [Read more...]
Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters)
Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters) Blood samples stored as part of Spain's "Operation Puerto" anti-doping probe must be handed over to authorities for investigation, a Spanish court ruled on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cycling Union (UCI) and Spain's anti-doping agency were among organizations who had lodged appeals … [Read more...]
Doping-Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters)
Doping-Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters) (Updates with details, WADA statement) MADRID, June 14 (Reuters) - Blood samples stored as part of Spain's "Operation Puerto" anti-doping probe must be handed over to authorities for investigation, a Spanish court ruled on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cycling Union (UCI) and … [Read more...]
Tennessee canceling classes for season-opener vs. App State
Tennessee canceling classes for season-opener vs. App State Congratulations Tennessee students, you don't have to go to class on Thursday, Sep. 1. The school said Tuesday that it would be canceling classes on the day of its season-opening game. Tennessee's game vs. Appalachian State was moved to Thursday and will be broadcast on SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET. "I believe that everyone involved … [Read more...]
Gambian refugee joins Germany’s HSV
Gambian refugee joins Germany’s HSV Berlin (AFP) – Gambian refugee Bakery Jatta has signed a contract with German Bundesliga side Hamburg, the club said Tuesday, in what local media dubbed a “football fairytale”. Jatta — who made the dangerous Mediterranean crossing from North Africa to Italy last year as a lone teenager — on Tuesday inked a 10,000 euro ($11,000) a month contract with HSV. The … [Read more...]