African discus champion out of Olympics for doping (Yahoo Sports) African discus champion Victor Hogan has been dropped from South Africa's Olympic team and banned for two years for doping. … [Read more...]
Running man Froome stars in Tour de Farce (Reuters)
Running man Froome stars in Tour de Farce (Reuters) The Briton looked set to extend his advantage over main rival Nairo Quintana after only Richie Porte and Bauke Mollema could follow his brutal acceleration 3km from the finish line on Thursday. Behind him, Froome and Mollema also took a tumble but the Dutchman quickly got back on his bike. "Ventoux is full of surprises. … [Read more...]
Hunter-Reay eager for more good memories in Toronto (The Associated Press)
Hunter-Reay eager for more good memories in Toronto (The Associated Press) Ryan Hunter-Reay's last race was just five days ago, but it's already a distant memory for the veteran IndyCar driver. The 35-year-old will aim to get back on course in Toronto this Sunday when he races at a track that's been kind to him in the past. Hunter-Reay led for 36 laps and won here in 2012. … [Read more...]
Phil Mickelson 'heartbroken' after record round at British Open
Phil Mickelson 'heartbroken' after record round at British Open Your browser does not support iframes. It’s been three years since Phil Mickelson won a golf tournament of any kind, the last coming at the 2013 British Open. His win at Muirfield back then was a stunner. Not that Mickelson winning is stunning, but rather that in all his brilliance, the British Open to that point hadn’t … [Read more...]
Marseille president ‘out’ before new season
Marseille president ‘out’ before new season Marseille (AFP) – Marseille president Vincent Labrune says he will leave the club before the start of the new season, regional daily La Provence reported on Thursday. The club is owned by Margarita Louis-Dreyfus, widow of the former owner Robert Louis-Dreyfus, and with no potential buyer in sight ahead of the August 8 Ligue 1 season opener. “I won’t be … [Read more...]
Move over Aroldis Chapman: Red Sox prospect hits 105 mph
Move over Aroldis Chapman: Red Sox prospect hits 105 mph (Getty Images) Boston Red Sox prospect Michael Kopech did something on the mound Wednesday night that we’ve only seen from Aroldis Chapman in recent years. While pitching for the High-A Salem Red Sox of the Carolina League, Kopech threw a fastball that registered at 105 mph on two radar guns, according to Baseball America. The … [Read more...]
NBA rumors: Latest news, free agent signings, trade buzz – Sports Illustrated
NBA rumors: Latest news, free agent signings, trade buzz - Sports Illustrated Your teams. Your favorite writers. Wherever you want them. Personalize SI with our new App. Install on iOS or Android. NBA free agency is winding down, billions of dollars have been spent, and there are still some moving parts on the board. The biggest question was answered when Kevin Durant announced his decision to … [Read more...]
Patrick Reed finally delivers major action to go with big talk
Patrick Reed finally delivers major action to go with big talk Your browser does not support iframes. There’s a point at which youthful bravado isn’t cute anymore, a point at which you’ve got to deliver on big talk and bigger attitude. Patrick Reed has just about run out the clock on the smug arrogance with which he rolled onto the PGA Tour. But look at him now: unlikely standard-bearer for … [Read more...]
Ex-LSU QB Anthony Jennings to play for Louisiana-Lafayette
Ex-LSU QB Anthony Jennings to play for Louisiana-Lafayette Anthony Jennings transferred from LSU in March (Getty Images). Anthony Jennings hasn’t transferred far from LSU. Louisiana-Lafayette announced Thursday that Jennings has joined the team as a graduate transfer. He’ll be a senior in 2016. “We are excited about Anthony joining our program and competing for the starting quarterback … [Read more...]
Quick Takeaways from Kentucky: Examining Truex's pit road penalty
Quick Takeaways from Kentucky: Examining Truex's pit road penalty Martin Truex Jr. finished 10th Saturday night (Getty). Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated … [Read more...]