FIFA bans ex-German football boss over 2006 World Cup bid Geneva (AFP) – FIFA’s ethics committee on Monday banned Wolfgang Niersbach, former president of the German Football Association, for one year over misconduct surrounding the country’s successful 2006 World Cup bid. “Mr. Niersbach has been banned for one year from all football-related activities,” a statement from FIFA’s in-house court … [Read more...]
What We Learned: What is Brayden Schenn really worth?
What We Learned: What is Brayden Schenn really worth? Getty Images Two big pieces of news for the Schenn family this weekend. First, Luke Schenn, a serviceable third-pairing defender who was always miscast in a larger role, got a two-year deal with Arizona that should work out nicely for both sides. And second, Brayden Schenn’s apparent ask for his arbitration hearing (scheduled for Monday) … [Read more...]
Kyrie Irving not worried about Boomers
Kyrie Irving not worried about Boomers 4:25 AM ET Peter Mitchell NBA All-Star and Team USA point guard Kyrie Irving says he is not worried about facing Australia at the Rio Olympics. Irving, who was born in Melbourne but elected to play for the US, also said he has not thought about going head-to-head with his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Matthew Dellavedova. "My job is not to worry … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 25 – Fantasy CPR – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 25 - Fantasy CPR - Fantasy CPR NFL Fantasy Football 2016 Season Preview: Round 1 by Bruce Lamb DraftKings MLB Picks For July 25 by Mike Marteny Jul 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez (13) touches home after his three-run home run as Minnesota Twins catcher Juan Centeno (37) and Boston Red Sox second baseman … [Read more...]
Jeff Gordon says he was approached to drive Tony Stewart's car at Daytona
Jeff Gordon says he was approached to drive Tony Stewart's car at Daytona Jeff Gordon said he couldn’t drive at Daytona because of his Fox commitment (Getty). INDIANAPOLIS – Did television get in the way of Jeff Gordon getting behind the wheel in the 2016 Daytona 500? Gordon, who has served as an analyst for Fox for its coverage of the Sprint Cup Series and is subbing for Dale Earnhardt … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour de France champion Froome to race in London (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour de France champion Froome to race in London (Reuters) Tour de France champion Chris Froome will make his RideLondon-Surrey Classic debut next Sunday before heading out to the Rio Olympics, race organisers confirmed on Monday. The 31-year-old clinched his third Tour de France victory on Sunday to become the first rider to defend his title since Spain's Miguel Indurain won the … [Read more...]
Tour de France champion Froome to race in London (Reuters)
Tour de France champion Froome to race in London (Reuters) (Reuters) - Tour de France champion Chris Froome will make his RideLondon-Surrey Classic debut next Sunday before heading out to the Rio Olympics, race organizers confirmed on Monday. The 31-year-old clinched his third Tour de France victory on Sunday to become the first rider to defend his title since Spain's Miguel Indurain won … [Read more...]
India’s red light youngsters go for football gold
India’s red light youngsters go for football gold Kolkata (AFP) – In a break from training for one of the world’s largest football tournaments, Yakub Ali swells with pride at the idea of putting a smile on the face of his mother back in Asia’s biggest red light district. “We’ve grown used to people sneering about where we come from and telling us that our mothers are worthless,” says 15-year-old … [Read more...]
Korcek: Summitt's reach felt in DeKalb by former NIU coach Jane Albright – DeKalb Daily Chronicle
Korcek: Summitt's reach felt in DeKalb by former NIU coach Jane Albright - DeKalb Daily Chronicle Wisdom fosters tribute. Tribute fosters payback. Payback fosters memories. If anyone knows the number of doors the late Pat Summitt opened in women’s college basketball since the 1970s, former Northern Illinois University head coach Jane Albright would certainly know. “There’s like 78-80 … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 25 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 25 - Fantasy CPR NFL Fantasy Football 2016 Season Preview: Round 1 by Bruce Lamb DraftKings MLB Picks For July 25 by Mike Marteny Jul 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez (13) touches home after his three-run home run as Minnesota Twins catcher Juan Centeno (37) and Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia … [Read more...]