Sailing federation says six Russians can take part in Rio games (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - International sailing federation World Sailing said on Tuesday it had provisionally confirmed that six Russian competitors could compete in the Rio Olympics. World Sailing said in a statement on its website that Pavel Sozykin was denied eligibility for the Rio games because of the findings of the … [Read more...]
Lyon reject Arsenal bid for Lacazette
Lyon reject Arsenal bid for Lacazette Lyon (AFP) – French club Lyon said Tuesday they had rejected a 35-million-euro (£29 million, $39 million) bid from Arsenal for star striker Alexandre Lacazette. Lyon called the 25-year-old, who has long been linked with a move to the Premier League having scored 48 goals over the last two seasons, “irreplacable” and said he would not be sold. In May, Lyon … [Read more...]
The Sacramento Kings are naming a street after David Stern
The Sacramento Kings are naming a street after David Stern Then-NBA Commissioner David Stern greets Sacramento Kings fans as he arrives at Sleep Train Arena to attend a Kings game on Oct. 30, 2013. (AP/Rich Pedroncelli) When David Stern retired in February of 2014 after spending 30 years as the commissioner of the NBA, he left behind a complicated legacy marked by leadership that was in … [Read more...]
Alex Bregman's dad couldn't believe his son's debut was happening
Alex Bregman's dad couldn't believe his son's debut was happening For a baseball player, there are few moments more important than his Major League debut. And unless he’s being called in as a pinch hitter, a Major League debut is actually a nine-inning series of moments. There’s the introduction at the beginning of the game, the first time he makes an out, the first at-bat, and … [Read more...]
Giants balldude gets a hard reminder that baseball isn’t easy
Giants balldude gets a hard reminder that baseball isn’t easy During Monday night’s contest between the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds, a Giants balldude had an experience that many infielders can relate to. He misjudged a ball, it slipped right through his legs, and he had to go chasing after it. On live TV. It was the top of the eighth inning, and Adam Duvall was batting for … [Read more...]
Chicago Blackhawks, David Rundblad mutually part ways
Chicago Blackhawks, David Rundblad mutually part ways (Photo by Steve Woltmann/NHLI via Getty Images) The Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman David Rundblad have agreed to a mutual termination of his contract, freeing up salary cap space for the franchise. The Chicago Sun-Times first reported the story Tuesday morning. Because the contract is terminated, there will be no lingering salary cap … [Read more...]
Brett Favre picked a rare but familiar Hall of Fame presenter
Brett Favre picked a rare but familiar Hall of Fame presenter GREEN BAY, Wisc — After a 20-year career with three NFL teams, Brett Favre certainly had countless options for his presenter for his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in August. But Favre is sticking a bit closer to home. [Yahoo Fantasy Football is open for the 2016 season. Sign up now] Brett Favre and wife Deanna have been … [Read more...]
Six things to watch for in Kevin Durant's Oakland sneak preview
Six things to watch for in Kevin Durant's Oakland sneak preview 9:57 AM ET It often happens without you even noticing it. It'll be the middle of the third quarter, the game is progressing without much happening of note, and you'll glance at the box score and see it. Kevin Durant, 20 points. Durant is arguably the world's best scorer, and that has been increasingly clear over the past five … [Read more...]
Brenda Tracy speaks to Baylor football and basketball teams
Brenda Tracy speaks to Baylor football and basketball teams Brenda Tracy said she was raped by two Oregon State players in 1998 (Getty). Not long after speaking with Nebraska’s football team, Brenda Tracy met with Baylor’s football and basketball teams Monday. Tracy said she was sexually assaulted at Oregon State in 1998. She shared her story with Baylor’s athletes in the wake of the sexual … [Read more...]
Irish jockey paralyzed after falling off horse dies aged 41 (The Associated Press)
Irish jockey paralyzed after falling off horse dies aged 41 (The Associated Press) DUBLIN (AP) -- JT McNamara, an Irish jockey who was paralyzed following a fall at the Cheltenham Festival in 2013, has died. He was 41. … [Read more...]