Oklahoma State forward had just begun to blossom before his death Tyrek Coger (AP) Not content to merely challenge himself against some of the nation’s top players his own age, Tyrek Coger sought a step up in competition. The high school junior goaded budding NBA star John Wall into a game of 1-on-1 at the 2012 Reebok Breakout Challenge in Philadelphia. In front of a few dozen onlookers, … [Read more...]
Dumoulin injures wrist in fall, abandons Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Dumoulin injures wrist in fall, abandons Tour de France (The Associated Press) SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France (AP) -- Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin, a favorite for gold in the Olympic time trial, abandoned the Tour de France in tears Friday after damaging his left wrist in a fall, two stages from the end of the race. At the beginning of the biggest climb in Stage 19, Dumoulin appeared to make … [Read more...]
IOC strips doping weightlifter of 2008 Olympic silver medal (Yahoo Sports)
IOC strips doping weightlifter of 2008 Olympic silver medal (Yahoo Sports) LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- The IOC has disqualified a silver medal-winning Turkish weightlifter from the 2008 Beijing Olympics for doping with an anabolic steroid. … [Read more...]
Inspired by fans, Bardet rides to 1st French win of Tour (The Associated Press)
Inspired by fans, Bardet rides to 1st French win of Tour (The Associated Press) SAINT-GERVAIS-LES-BAINS, France (AP) -- Riding alone toward the host country's first victory in this Tour de France, Romain Bardet switched his focus from the road to the eyes of the spectators behind the barriers. Unlike when he captured his first stage win in last year's Tour, Bardet wanted to fully enjoy the … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: Ravens aim to rebound, but with an aging core
2016 NFL Preview: Ravens aim to rebound, but with an aging core John Harbaugh is coming off his first losing season as an NFL coach (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 … [Read more...]
Fantasy Reaction: Le'Veon Bell suspension
Fantasy Reaction: Le'Veon Bell suspension News broke Friday morning that Steelers star running back Le’Veon Bell is reportedly facing a four-game suspension due to a missed drug test. Assuming the suspension stands, Bell would be absent for a quarter of the season. As a result, he’s dropped outside of the top-five players at the position in our consensus rankings. Going first overall in … [Read more...]
Ronaldo opens own “CR7” hotel, gives name to airport
Ronaldo opens own “CR7” hotel, gives name to airport Funchal (Portugal) (AFP) – Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo inaugurated his own hotel on Friday called “CR7” after his initials and shirt number, while the airport on his home island of Funchal was renamed in his honour. Just two weeks after leading Portugal to the Euro 2016 title in France, the national team skipper appeared on a terrace of … [Read more...]
Which NHL goal scorers were luckiest this season? (Trending Topics)
Which NHL goal scorers were luckiest this season? (Trending Topics) Joel Auerbach/Getty Images The concept of luck in hockey is a contentious one. Fans generally don’t like to hear that a goal was a result of a lucky bounce, or that an entire season’s worth of results — in terms of wins and losses — came because a team simply had the puck go their way for the majority of the year. After all, … [Read more...]
Report: Celtics 'will not give up much” for Jahlil Okafor in trade – CBSSports.com
Report: Celtics 'will not give up much" for Jahlil Okafor in trade - CBSSports.com The Celtics have proclaimed pretty loudly that they're still looking to make a big-time move. They landed Al Horford in free agency but are clearly looking to get into the super-team game. Jimmy Butler was a widely-rumored target though indications are that Chicago took him off the board for good on draft … [Read more...]
Reigning Olympic champ Uchimura eyes breakthrough for Japan (Yahoo Sports)
Reigning Olympic champ Uchimura eyes breakthrough for Japan (Yahoo Sports) Kohei Uchimura has nothing left to prove. Another Olympic all-around title to bookend the one the Japanese captured in London four years ago would settle the debate for now and perhaps for good. Japan ended a lengthy losing streak to rival China when it triumphed at the 2015 world championships. … [Read more...]