Bach: Absence of top male golfers to be evaluated after Rio (Yahoo Sports) The absence of many of the top men from the Olympic golf tournament in Rio de Janeiro will be taken into account in evaluating the sport's future in the games, IOC President Thomas Bach said Wednesday. ''We have to respect the individual decisions, even if they are going contrary to the recommendations given by the … [Read more...]
Peloton ready for lift-off to Ventoux moonscape (Reuters)
Peloton ready for lift-off to Ventoux moonscape (Reuters) It is time for the Ventoux. On Thursday, the Tour de France's 12th stage will take the peloton up one of the most iconic climbs in cycling, where the greatest have triumphed and where, in 1967, Briton Tom Simpson died. The mythology surrounding the Ventoux, also known as the Giant of Provence, is such that some claim oxygen is rare … [Read more...]
Spartans CB: Draymond Green punched me
Spartans CB: Draymond Green punched me 5:47 PM ET ESPN.com news services Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was arrested early Sunday for allegedly punching Michigan State football player Jermaine Edmondson in the face during a confrontation at an East Lansing, Michigan, restaurant, according to the police report obtained by ESPN. Green was arrested on charges of "simple assault" for … [Read more...]
Tim Duncan in letter: 'What I'll remember most are the people'
Tim Duncan in letter: 'What I'll remember most are the people' 4:27 PM ET In a letter posted on the Spurs' website Wednesday afternoon, the recently retired Tim Duncan thanked the fans and looked back at his legendary 19-year career with San Antonio: If asked to write a script for my career 19 years ago, there is no way I would've been able to dream up this journey. I stand here … [Read more...]
Eight trade partners for increasingly available Russell Westbrook – CBSSports.com
Eight trade partners for increasingly available Russell Westbrook - CBSSports.com For the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook is quickly becoming the elephant in the room. Now that Durant is gone, what does OKC do with its lone remaining superstar? There are really three options: 1. Trade Westbrook immediately: This, according to Bleacher Report, appears to be the way the Thunder are … [Read more...]
Against the Spread: Updated NFL Schedule Strength
Against the Spread: Updated NFL Schedule Strength We last examined Strength of Schedule in the middle of April. The NFL schedule had just been released, and no team had participated in OTAs or minicamp. Now just a few weeks before training camp, we know more about these teams and will continue to learn through training camp and the preseason. We continually get smarter with more data, realizing … [Read more...]
Shaw returns to full training with United
Shaw returns to full training with United 4:06 PM GMT Luke Shaw has returned to Manchester United training 10 months on from suffering a broken leg. Shaw sustained the injury against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League last September and has been sidelined ever since. However, the England international had been working on his fitness individually, before returning to team training at the Aon … [Read more...]
Carmelo: Athletes should speak out on issues
Carmelo: Athletes should speak out on issues 3:00 PM ET Carmelo Anthony again called on his fellow athletes to use their platforms to speak out on social issues in the wake of the shooting deaths last week of two African-American men and five Dallas police officers. The Knicks' star wrote in a column for The Guardian newspaper that athletes shouldn't be worried about losing potential endorsement … [Read more...]
Cycling-Peloton ready for lift-off to Ventoux moonscape (Reuters)
Cycling-Peloton ready for lift-off to Ventoux moonscape (Reuters) It is time for the Ventoux. On Thursday, the Tour de France's 12th stage will take the peloton up one of the most iconic climbs in cycling, where the greatest have triumphed and where, in 1967, Briton Tom Simpson died. The mythology surrounding the Ventoux, also known as the Giant of Provence, is such that some claim oxygen … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour stage 12 shortened because of Ventoux wind (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour stage 12 shortened because of Ventoux wind (Reuters) (Adds details, quotes) By Julien Pretot MONTPELLIER, France, July 13 (Reuters) - The Tour de France 12th stage will be shortened because of expected violent gusts of wind at the top of Mont Ventoux, organisers said on Wednesday. "The forecast says there will be gusts of wind of over 100 kph," Tour director Christian … [Read more...]