USA track official says Rio logistics will be a problem (Yahoo Sports) At about the same time newly minted members of the U.S. Olympic track team get their uniforms, they'll be led to a TV monitor featuring a map of Rio de Janeiro with three dots: the athletes' village, the track team's training center and Olympic Stadium. ''It's getting coaches and athletes to understand that it's not … [Read more...]
Sports court dismisses appeal by Olympic 1,500-meter champ (Yahoo Sports)
Sports court dismisses appeal by Olympic 1,500-meter champ (Yahoo Sports) Olympic 1,500-meter champion Asli Cakir Alptekin of Turkey has lost her appeal to get her eight-year suspension for doping reduced after giving evidence to a corruption inquiry. Alptekin was banned last August until 2021 for blood doping and gave up her gold medal from the 2012 London Olympics. … [Read more...]
Barkley: Stars like Durant 'cheating' for title
Barkley: Stars like Durant 'cheating' for title 10:46 AM ET ESPN.com news services Charles Barkley doesn't like that Kevin Durant is jumping on the Golden State Warriors' "gravy train" to win a title and doesn't think he's a "bum" because he didn't "cheat" his way to one in his career. Durant chose to sign a two-year deal with the Warriors this week after nine seasons with the … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s search for a new striker
Arsenal’s search for a new striker Arsenal’s striker search over the last couple of years has been widely publicized. Last summer, the Gunners failed in their attempt to pry Karim Benzema away from Real Madrid. Not only did the north London outfit lose out on their number one summer target, but it seemed as if the club did not necessarily have a contingency plan. Nevertheless, Arsenal … [Read more...]
Sources: Allen weighs return, eyes GSW, Cavs
Sources: Allen weighs return, eyes GSW, Cavs 9:50 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Ray Allen, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is considering making a comeback, according to league sources. Allen's representatives recently reached out to the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]
Report: Lakers' Young held exploding firework
Report: Lakers' Young held exploding firework 9:48 AM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- It looks like Lakers guard Nick Young hasn't learned much about fireworks safety from New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. TMZ Sports posted a Snapchat video of Young holding up a firework in his hand as it explodes. TMZ said the video was taken at a Fourth of July party and Young wasn't … [Read more...]
First mountain stage of Tour de France underway (The Associated Press)
First mountain stage of Tour de France underway (The Associated Press) LE LIORAN, France (AP) -- The first mountain stage of the Tour de France is underway. … [Read more...]
Sources: Allen weighs NBA return, eyes Warriors
Sources: Allen weighs NBA return, eyes Warriors 8:42 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Ray Allen, one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, is considering making a comeback, according to league sources. Allen's representatives reached out to the Golden State Warriors … [Read more...]
Howard wants 'to bring a championship home'
Howard wants 'to bring a championship home' 6:43 AM ET ESPN.com news services Dwight Howard is not happy about last season with the Houston Rockets and determined to hoist a trophy for his hometown Atlanta Hawks. "I want to do whatever I can to bring a championship home," Howard said Tuesday according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I know it's not going to be easy. I've worked … [Read more...]
Where to find Portugal vs. Wales on US TV and streaming
Where to find Portugal vs. Wales on US TV and streaming If you’re trying to find out how you can watch Portugal vs. Wales in Euro 2016, you’ve come to the right place. Both teams are one game away from a Euro 2016 final against Germany or France, but will it be Wales or Portugal who will be celebrating after this match? While Portugal are favorites in this game, the team hasn’t won a game in 90 … [Read more...]