Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka pulls out of Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Two-time major champion Stan Wawrinka pulled out of the Olympics on Tuesday because of injury, leaving the Rio Games without half of the men ranked in the ATP's top 10. The statement does not say where Wawrinka is injured. Wawrinka, who is No. 4 this week, joins his Swiss teammate Roger Federer, who is No. 3, along with … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-South Korean cyclist hit by car during training in Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-South Korean cyclist hit by car during training in Rio (Reuters) A South Korean cyclist was slightly injured when he was hit by a car while training on the streets of Rio de Janeiro ahead of the Olympics Games which start on Friday, the federal traffic police said on Tuesday. Kim Ok-cheol, 21, was struck by the rear view mirror of a car when he was training within the … [Read more...]
Cyclist Armitstead wins appeal against doping violations (Yahoo Sports)
Cyclist Armitstead wins appeal against doping violations (Yahoo Sports) British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead won an appeal against an anti-doping violation, clearing the world road race champion to compete at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Armitstead missed three doping tests in a 12-month period, triggering a charge by U.K. Anti-Doping, a provisional suspension and the possibility of a … [Read more...]
Everything you need to know about Red Sox phenom Andrew Benintendi
Everything you need to know about Red Sox phenom Andrew Benintendi There was big news on Monday night for Boston Red Sox fans, and it wasn’t trade related. According to Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald, the Red Sox are calling up outstanding outfield prospect Andrew Benintendi on Tuesday. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski gave Drellich their best reason for calling … [Read more...]
End of the road? Trent Richardson cut by Ravens
End of the road? Trent Richardson cut by Ravens Trent Richardson’s comeback attempt with the Ravens ended when the team cut him (AP) I was rooting for Trent Richardson’s comeback. Richardson was cut on Tuesday by the Baltimore Ravens, and that might be it for him in the NFL. He was out of football all last season. There wasn’t much interest in him before the Ravens, whose general manager … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: Trying to make order of an odd race
Power Rankings: Trying to make order of an odd race (Getty Images) Welcome to Power Rankings. As always, Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it’s the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected] and we’ll try to have some fun. 1. Kyle Busch (LW: 1): Pocono was a weird race so full … [Read more...]
NBA union boss ‘optimistic’ there won’t be a lockout next year
NBA union boss ‘optimistic’ there won’t be a lockout next year Michele Roberts speaks at a union event during the 2015 NBA Finals. (Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) This July, Kevin Durant decided to join the Golden State Warriors. (Y’know, in case you missed it.) That was one of many, many transactions during a month in which NBA teams flush with cash thanks to a salary cap sent … [Read more...]
Ben Gordon and Flip Murray are looking for their next shot at the NBA
Ben Gordon and Flip Murray are looking for their next shot at the NBA Ben Gordon and Flip Murray wonder why. (Getty Images) Ah, the shooting guard in a point guard’s body. It’s been a conundrum for pro leagues for decades – even outfits like the late ABA and CBA that (at one time or another) were happy to get any modicum of consistent scoring from any player at any position. Even if that … [Read more...]
Yasiel Puig accepts apology after report said he 'stormed off'
Yasiel Puig accepts apology after report said he 'stormed off' The Los Angeles Dodgers and outfielder Yasiel Puig found themselves in an odd situation Monday. Prior to the trade deadline, Puig was told he would either be traded or sent to the minors. When the team couldn’t find a taker for the outfielder, it appeared Puig was headed to Triple-A. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball … [Read more...]
Rangers' new acquisitions make them the team to beat in the AL
Rangers' new acquisitions make them the team to beat in the AL The 2016 Major League Baseball trade deadline has now come and passed. When the dust settled at 4 p.m. ET on Monday, one team stood above the rest. The Texas Rangers went all-in, picking up Jonathan Lucroy, Jeremy Jeffress and Carlos Beltran in two separate deals. The Rangers came into the day with an American League leading … [Read more...]