Cycling: Three Russians withdrawn, three probed, 11 eligible for Rio (Reuters) (Reuters) - Three Russian cyclists have been withdrawn from the Rio Games by the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), three riders are under investigation by the sport's world governing body and 11 are eligible to compete, the UCI said on Thursday. "The UCI, through the Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF), is in … [Read more...]
Australian swimmers focus on Rio, not weak London showing (Yahoo Sports)
Australian swimmers focus on Rio, not weak London showing (Yahoo Sports) Cate Campbell was waiting for the question about Australia's swim team in the London Olympics. ''You cannot compare where we are now to where we were in 2012,'' said Campbell, who set the 100-meter freestyle world record at the Brisbane Grand Prix in early July. The team is training its final week at Auburn University … [Read more...]
Jason Day finally gets off to a good start in a major with 68 at the PGA
Jason Day finally gets off to a good start in a major with 68 at the PGA SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — For the first time in 2016, Jason Day has started a major in the 60s. The defending PGA champion, who didn’t see Baltusrol’s host Lower Course for the first time until Wednesday, opened with a smooth 2-under 68 that has him in contention on Day 1. “I’m very excited about how I hit it today,” he said. … [Read more...]
Argentine FA hope for Messi international U-turn
Argentine FA hope for Messi international U-turn Buenos Aires (AFP) – The acting head of Argentina’s FA, Armando Perez, will travel to Spain to try and convince star striker Lionel Messi to reconsider his international retirement, according to reports in Argentina on Thursday. “I spoke with Leo’s father, we have agreed to meet next week,” said Perez, in quotes published by Argentine sports daily … [Read more...]
Detroit's salary cap struggle; Gaudreau, Monahan update (Puck Headlines)
Detroit's salary cap struggle; Gaudreau, Monahan update (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. Photo via LA Kings PR on Twitter • Vin Scully and Bob Miller – two Los … [Read more...]
Doc: Think Pierce 'back and forth' on retirement
Doc: Think Pierce 'back and forth' on retirement 5:54 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers said his team has plans in place to allow Paul Pierce to retire as a member of the Boston Celtics if Pierce elects to end his playing days this summer. During … [Read more...]
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 28 – Fantasy CPR
FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 28 - Fantasy CPR Fantasy Golf: DraftKings PGA Championship Analysis by Matt McGarvey NFL Fantasy News: Fitzpatrick Finally Signs With The Jets by Bruce Lamb Jul 26, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A Chicago White Sox fan holds up a sign in reference to Chicago White Sox suspended pitcher Chris Sale (not pictured) during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular … [Read more...]
MLB Trade Deadline Predictions – Sports On Earth
MLB Trade Deadline Predictions - Sports On Earth I promise you this will all be over soon. No more rumor roundups, no more Twitter-timeline-clogging speculation, no more sleepless nights wondering if your Gordon Beckham Braves shirsey was a particularly poor investment. The Trade Deadline, mercifully, cometh at 4 p.m. ET on Monday. We've seen some big deals already, but there's plenty more in … [Read more...]
Report: Ex-Baylor staffer requests Pepper Hamilton report release
Report: Ex-Baylor staffer requests Pepper Hamilton report release Baylor football helmet on the sidelines during their game with Rice at an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte) A former Baylor employee fired in the wake of the Pepper Hamilton report has reportedly requested the school make the report public via a court order. … [Read more...]
NASCAR pushes back numerous race start times in 2017
NASCAR pushes back numerous race start times in 2017 NASCAR wants you to watch more often (Getty). If you like your racing later in the day, you’re going to be happy to see the 2017 NASCAR schedule. NASCAR released the start times of Sprint Cup Series races on Wednesday and many races, including the Daytona 500, will start an hour or so later than they do in 2016. The Daytona 500, on Feb. … [Read more...]