Dennis Wideman and the ‘concussion defense’ slippery slope GETTY IMAGES When the NHL gets litigious, it’s usually because it’s desperately trying to maintain the status quo against an interloper that threatens it. Like when Jim Balsillie attempted to use bankruptcy court to circumvent NHL rules and obtain ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes. The NHL fought him in court, and ultimately … [Read more...]
Rio drug dealers using Olympic rings to sell cocaine
Rio drug dealers using Olympic rings to sell cocaine (Getty Images) Who says the Olympics aren’t boosting the Brazilian economy? The latest news coming out of Rio suggests that the games are indeed serving as a catalyst for local business — just not in the way you might expect. And probably not in the way the Brazilian government envisioned, because it’s not legal business. Apparently drug … [Read more...]
Putin to meet depleted Russian team ahead of Rio Games (Reuters)
Putin to meet depleted Russian team ahead of Rio Games (Reuters) President Vladimir Putin will give a personal send-off on Wednesday to a diminished Russian Olympic team who travel to the Rio Games even as global sports bodies mull over the eligibility of Russian competitors. The International Olympic Committee threw Russia a lifeline on Sunday, ignoring calls for the national team to be … [Read more...]
Rowing federation: six Russian rowers meet conditions for Rio games, 17 do not (Reuters)
Rowing federation: six Russian rowers meet conditions for Rio games, 17 do not (Reuters) The World Rowing Federation said on Tuesday that six Russian rowers met conditions to take part in the Rio Olympics but that 17 entered rowers and two of the cox did not. The rowing organization had said on Monday three other Russian rowers that did not meet conditions to compete in Rio. It said in a … [Read more...]
Horse racing-Paralysed jockey McNamara dies, aged 41 (Reuters)
Horse racing-Paralysed jockey McNamara dies, aged 41 (Reuters) Irish jockey JT McNamara, who was paralysed after a fall three years ago, has died, aged 41, the British Horseracing Authority said on its website on Tuesday. McNamara rode more than 600 winners in his career including Teaforthree in the 2012 National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham. "We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing … [Read more...]
Olympics–Rowing federation: six Russian rowers meet conditions for Rio games, 17 do not (Reuters)
Olympics--Rowing federation: six Russian rowers meet conditions for Rio games, 17 do not (Reuters) The World Rowing Federation said on Tuesday that six Russian rowers met conditions to take part in the Rio Olympics but that 17 entered rowers and two of the cox did not. The rowing organisation had said on Monday three other Russian rowers that did not meet conditions to compete in Rio. It … [Read more...]
Olympics-Russian athletes affected by Rio bans (Reuters)
Olympics-Russian athletes affected by Rio bans (Reuters) Following the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision on Sunday not to issue a blanket ban on Russian athletes despite evidence of systematic doping across the majority of Olympic sports, global sporting federations have been left to decide which Russians can compete at next month's Rio Games. The IOC said any Russian … [Read more...]
Olympic boxers to fight without headgear, worry about cuts (Yahoo Sports)
Olympic boxers to fight without headgear, worry about cuts (Yahoo Sports) Although Antonio Vargas still thinks about the cut that nearly ended his Olympic dream, his unprotected head will be clear when he steps into the ring in Rio de Janeiro. Vargas grew up sparring and competing in protective headgear, so he had never been cut in a fight before his face split open in that bloody loss at … [Read more...]
World Cup winning skipper Moore’s home honoured
World Cup winning skipper Moore’s home honoured London (AFP) – England’s 1966 World Cup winning captain, the late Bobby Moore, was honoured with a blue plaque installed where he lived on Tuesday. The ceremony for the unveiling of the plaque on Moore’s childhood home in east London was attended by family, friends and footballing figures. It comes just days before the 50th anniversary of English … [Read more...]
Roger Clemens returning to independent league … as a manager
Roger Clemens returning to independent league ... as a manager Roger Clemens will return to the Atlantic League, but as a manager this time. (Getty Images/Thomas B. Shea) During his baseball career, Roger Clemens has accomplished a number of things. The 24-year major-league veteran won seven Cy Young awards, made the All-Star team 11 times and won two World Series championships. Now, he’s … [Read more...]