Joachim Loew stays as Germany coach despite Euro 2016 semi defeat Berlin (AFP) – Joachim Loew ended speculation about his immediate future when he confirmed Tuesday that he would stay on as coach of Germany despite the disappointment of the Euro 2016 semi-final defeat by France. Loew, who took Germany to World Cup glory in Brazil in 2014, said in a statement issued by the German football … [Read more...]
Horford: No problem with Hawks fans or Dwight
Horford: No problem with Hawks fans or Dwight 10:03 AM ET ESPN.com news services Everyone had their own theories for why Al Horford left the Atlanta Hawks for the Boston Celtics. Two of them -- that Hawks fans weren't good enough and he didn't want to play with Dwight Howard -- can be taken off the list. After Horford agreed to a four-year, $113 million contract with Boston on July 2, his … [Read more...]
Free agency winners and losers – ESPN
Free agency winners and losers - ESPN 6:00 PM ET The Kevin Durant aftershocks are quieting, so it's time to take an early look at winners and losers from another NBA free agency whirlwind -- with a focus on teams we haven't covered since the shenanigans started July 1. WINNER: Golden State Duh. The potential lack of rim protection and bulk is troubling, but concerns over depth are overblown. … [Read more...]
Results of probe into Russian doping to be issued Monday (Yahoo Sports)
Results of probe into Russian doping to be issued Monday (Yahoo Sports) Canadian law professor Richard McLaren will hold a news conference in Toronto to present the findings of his probe into alleged manipulation of doping samples in Russia. McLaren was appointed by the World Anti-Doping Agency to investigate allegations of a state-backed doping conspiracy involving the 2014 Winter Olympics … [Read more...]
Contador set to miss Olympic road race (Reuters)
Contador set to miss Olympic road race (Reuters) Alberto Contador looks set to miss the road race at next month's Rio Olympics after saying on Tuesday that he needed four weeks to recover from injuries sustained on the Tour de France. The men's Olympic road race will be held on Aug. 6, almost four weeks after he sustained his injuries in two crashes in the first two stages of the Tour. … [Read more...]
Australia’s Boomers beat Pac-12 All-Stars 92-83 (Yahoo Sports)
Australia's Boomers beat Pac-12 All-Stars 92-83 (Yahoo Sports) MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills and Detroit Pistons center Aron Baynes helped Australia's Boomers begin their fine-tuning for the Olympics with a 92-83 win over the Pac-12 All-Stars on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Gators linebacker says Tennessee game is fun because they always win – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Gators linebacker says Tennessee game is fun because they always win - Chattanooga Times Free Press HOOVER, Ala. — Someday, maybe, Florida's turn at Southeastern Conference media days won't include questions about the long winning streak against Tennessee. Of course, it's up to the Volunteers to stop the bragging from their East Division rivals. The bravado was a theme for Florida's three player … [Read more...]
United not only club in for Pogba – agent
United not only club in for Pogba - agent 9:32 AM GMT Ben Gladwell Paul Pogba's agent has cast doubt over the player's future at Juventus but says Manchester United are not the only club interested in the France midfielder. United are said to be leading the race to sign Pogba, 23, with Sky Sports News having reported at the weekend that Real Madrid had withdrawn from the race for financial … [Read more...]
Florida Gators exercise bragging rights for streak against Vols – Chattanooga Times Free Press
Florida Gators exercise bragging rights for streak against Vols - Chattanooga Times Free Press HOOVER, Ala. — Someday, maybe, Florida's turn at Southeastern Conference media days won't include questions about the long winning streak against Tennessee. Of course, it's up to the Volunteers to stop the bragging from their East Division rivals. The bravado was a theme for Florida's three player … [Read more...]
Sport-UK anti-doping chief admits ‘grave mistakes’ after critical report (Reuters)
Sport-UK anti-doping chief admits 'grave mistakes' after critical report (Reuters) Britain's anti-doping agency made a "ghastly mistake" in its handling of a probe into the role of a doctor accused of supplying banned drugs to athletes, the chairman of UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) David Kenworthy has admitted. The Sunday Times reported in April that Dr Mark Bonar prescribed banned drugs to 150 … [Read more...]