At least 85 athletes from Russian Olympic team banned so far (Yahoo Sports) At least 85 athletes from the 387-strong Russian Olympic team announced last week have so far been barred from the Rio Games in connection with the country's doping scandal. International federations in canoeing and modern pentathlon ruled out seven on Tuesday, including an Olympic gold medalist, following earlier … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome planning to ride Vuelta after Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome planning to ride Vuelta after Rio (Reuters) Tour de France champion Chris Froome could ride Spain's Vuelta after returning from the Rio Olympics, his Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford said on Tuesday. Froome, who was crowned champion for the third time in four years in Paris on Sunday after a dominant three weeks, will ride the time trial and road race in Brazil next month. All … [Read more...]
Tough no-call: Why Westbrook’s reportedly ‘hurt’ over KD’s exit
Tough no-call: Why Westbrook’s reportedly ‘hurt’ over KD’s exit Russell Westbrook (right) listens to Kevin Durant after the Thunder beat the Warriors in Game 4 of the 2016 Western Conference Finals. (J Pat Carter/Getty Images) We haven’t heard very much from Russell Westbrook since longtime teammate Kevin Durant decided earlier this month to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in favor of … [Read more...]
Carmelo Anthony is bringing discourse back
Carmelo Anthony is bringing discourse back 11:13 AM ET J.A. AdandeESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com senior writer since 2007 Around The Horn panelist Formerly at Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES -- Even though Carmelo Anthony and Tamika Catchings wore their Team USA attire Monday, they weren't speaking on behalf of USA Basketball. Maybe, just maybe, they were because of USA Basketball, because … [Read more...]
Not following concussion protocol could cost draft picks – WFMZ Allentown
Not following concussion protocol could cost draft picks - WFMZ Allentown The NFL and the National Football League Players Association on Monday announced a new policy to enforce the league's concussion protocol. Under the new policy, the NFL and NFLPA will follow what's described as a strict and fair process to investigate incidents and determine appropriate discipline. The new policy sets forth … [Read more...]
Did Red Wings overpay Danny DeKeyser with 6-year deal?
Did Red Wings overpay Danny DeKeyser with 6-year deal? Getty Images In the NHL, there’s usually a trade-off between average annual value of a contract vs. term on free-agent contracts. The shorter the term, the higher the AAV; the longer the term, the lower the AAV. Again, in theory. The Detroit Red Wings signed 26-year-old defenseman Danny DeKeyser to a six-year, $30-million deal on Tuesday … [Read more...]
Dion Waiters' free agency did not end well – SB Nation
Dion Waiters' free agency did not end well - SB Nation Good morning. We have that and more in Tuesday's NBA newsletter. Good morning. Let's basketball. AIRHORN: Michael Jordan on police violence -- committed both by and upon police -- in his own words at The Undefeated. The words came with $2 million in donations to two groups involved in police violence work. Here's Russ Bengtson at Complex … [Read more...]
5 Russian canoeists, including Olympic champ, get Rio bans (Yahoo Sports)
5 Russian canoeists, including Olympic champ, get Rio bans (Yahoo Sports) Olympic champion Alexander Dyachenko and four other Russian canoeists have been barred from competing at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after being named in a recent report alleging a state-sponsored doping cover-up. The International Canoe Federation said Tuesday that the five were mentioned in World Anti-Doping Agency … [Read more...]
Dortmund dismiss Manchester City’s Aubameyang interest
Dortmund dismiss Manchester City’s Aubameyang interest Berlin (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund have dismissed reports that Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are poised to offer at least £58 million (70m euros, $77m) for star striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. According to British media, City are in advanced talks with the Gabon international, who scored 39 goals for Dortmund in all competitions last … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: Texans have a QB, so expectations will rise
2016 NFL Preview: Texans have a QB, so expectations will rise Brock Osweiler with Texans owner Bob McNair (AP) Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2016 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 6, the day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason. I had doubts … [Read more...]