What We Learned: How Jamie Benn's deal affects Tavares, Marchand Jamie Benn No one needs to be convinced of Jamie Benn’s credentials for a bank-breaking contract. When most people heard “eight years at $9.5 million per,” it speaks to the quality of his play that the general reaction was, “Yeah, that sounds about right.” Here is a kid who turns 27 today, who led the league in scoring two … [Read more...]
George Hill learned about his trade to Utah via a voicemail from Larry Bird
George Hill learned about his trade to Utah via a voicemail from Larry Bird George Hill hears a ring. (Getty Images) The NBA moves fast. It’s a league dominated by individual players, and the resulting movement. If you’re not up on everything, you’ll fall behind; and Woj and Shams already know what you’re having for dinner. On August 18th. [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on Tumblr: The best slams … [Read more...]
Americans to have most golfers in Brazil (Yahoo Sports)
Americans to have most golfers in Brazil (Yahoo Sports) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Golf's return to the Olympics after 112 years will have seven Americans, the most of any country for men and women. … [Read more...]
Russian sports head Mutko at risk from doping scandal (Yahoo Sports)
Russian sports head Mutko at risk from doping scandal (Yahoo Sports) The fallout of Russia's state-backed cheating at the Sochi Olympics could add pressure on Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko, who also is its top official at FIFA and head of the local organizing committee for the 2018 World Cup. The alleged conspiracy to ensure doped Russian athletes helped their nation win the most medals at … [Read more...]
China sending 416 athletes to Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
China sending 416 athletes to Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) China is sending 416 athletes to the Rio de Janeiro Games, including 35 former Olympic champions, state media reported Monday. China's contingent includes 160 men and 256 women, who will compete in 210 events across 26 sports, the Xinhua News Agency said. China's entire delegation - including coaches and other staff - will be its … [Read more...]
Anti-estrogen drug found in Jones’ system (The Associated Press)
Anti-estrogen drug found in Jones' system (The Associated Press) The Nevada Athletic Commission on Monday suspended UFC interim champion Jon Jones indefinitely and confirmed the presence of banned substances in Jones' system, which led to him being taken off the UFC 200 card earlier this month. Jones had been scheduled to fight Daniel Cormier and earn an eight-figure payday for his … [Read more...]
Cancellara bids goodbye to home crowd at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Cancellara bids goodbye to home crowd at Tour de France (The Associated Press) This is why Fabian Cancellara is retiring. For his last Tour de France, the classics specialist and time trial expert earmarked Monday's 16th stage for a special, emotional finish on the medieval streets of Bern, just four kilometers from his house. Cancellara has been in the background, working for his … [Read more...]
$50 million for fit and finishes: Why the Bucks paid Miles Plumlee
$50 million for fit and finishes: Why the Bucks paid Miles Plumlee Miles Plumlee throws down a reverse dunk in front of Thaddeus Young during a March 2016 Bucks-Nets game. (AP/Seth Wenig) Another restricted free agent returned to his most recent employer on Monday, as another free-agent big man drank deeply of the bounty of this summer’s $24 million salary cap spike. [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie … [Read more...]
Former Cardinals exec sentenced to jail term for hacking Astros
Former Cardinals exec sentenced to jail term for hacking Astros Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa must serve 46 months in prison for hacking into the Houston Astros’ computer system to access the team’s player data and scouting notes. Correa pled guilty to hacking the Astros’ network in January and was sentenced on Monday, receiving the exact term suggested by the … [Read more...]
Report: NCAA, AFCA has talks about eliminating kickoffs
Report: NCAA, AFCA has talks about eliminating kickoffs Boston College kicks to Notre Dame on the opening kickoff of the Shamrock Series game at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The kickoff could soon be a thing of the past. According to Dennis Dodd of CBS, the American Football Coaches Association board of trustees and the NCAA Division I Football … [Read more...]