Phillies fan who got tossed by ump: People act a lot worse than me He became infamous overnight for his heckling at Tuesday night’s Philadelphia Phillies game and now the fan who was called out by MLB umpire Bob Davidson is defending his behavior. There are a few things that Jeremy Lichterman, the 43-year-old Delaware man who was asked to leave Citizens Bank Park, says he wants to make … [Read more...]
Matt Kuchar thought Olympic golf was a team competition; it's not
Matt Kuchar thought Olympic golf was a team competition; it's not Matt Kuchar is one of four U.S. men in the Olympic golf tournament (Getty Images) Matt Kuchar is part of the seven-player — four men, three women — American contingent taking part in golf’s return to the Olympics next week in Rio de Janeiro. Apparently, until Wednesday, he figured he would be representing the U.S.A. along … [Read more...]
Report: Leadership of Olympic federations lacking in women (Yahoo Sports)
Report: Leadership of Olympic federations lacking in women (Yahoo Sports) As athletes around the world head to Rio de Janeiro for the Summer Olympics this week, men continue to overwhelmingly outnumber women in leadership spots at international organizations that govern the games, a new report shows. Women are projected to make up 45 percent of the athletes competing in Rio. … [Read more...]
Tyson Fury given doping suspension after positive test (The Associated Press)
Tyson Fury given doping suspension after positive test (The Associated Press) World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury was provisionally suspended in June after testing positive for a banned substance, Britain's anti-doping body said Wednesday. The boxers were charged on June 24 over the ''presence of a prohibited substance,'' UKAD said, and mandatory provisional suspensions were … [Read more...]
Joel Embiid shows off moves in workout video
Joel Embiid shows off moves in workout video 12:03 PM ET Joel Embiid hasn't played in an NBA game since being drafted with the No. 3 pick in 2014, but the Philadelphia 76ers center is expected to be ready for the 2016-17 season and showed off a recent workout video on Twitter -- complete with a chiseled physique to go along with his basketball moves. Rookie year....... @DrewHanlen … [Read more...]
Abe Pollin's widow on Michael Jordan's 2003 firing: 'It was purely business'
Abe Pollin's widow on Michael Jordan's 2003 firing: 'It was purely business' Ted Leonsis, Jordan and Pollin celebrate MJ’s 2000 hiring. (Getty Images) In 2003, after two years spent working as the Washington Wizards’ swingman and three and a half seasons working as the team’s personnel chief in either an official or unofficial capacity, Michael Jordan retired as an active … [Read more...]
Matt Kuchar had no idea how the Olympic golf tournament works
Matt Kuchar had no idea how the Olympic golf tournament works Matt Kuchar is one of four U.S. men in the Olympic golf tournament (Getty Images) Matt Kuchar is part of the seven-player — four men, three women — American contingent taking part in golf’s return to the Olympics next week in Rio de Janeiro. Apparently, until Wednesday, he figured he would be representing the U.S.A. along with … [Read more...]
5 reasons Toronto FC are MLS Cup pretenders
5 reasons Toronto FC are MLS Cup pretenders Toronto FC may sit in third place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference – tied with two other teams on 30 points – but the Reds have shown a history of up and down performances. As much as time changes, things seem to stay the same for the Reds. This season, the team has compiled 30 points from 21 matches, but fans and the team should be worried … [Read more...]
Top 25 NFL Draft Rankings: No. 19 Stanford pounds opponents with McCaffrey, defense
Top 25 NFL Draft Rankings: No. 19 Stanford pounds opponents with McCaffrey, defense In the days leading to the start of the college football season, NFL Draft Scout will count down the top-25 college programs, according to draft-eligible NFL talent on the roster. Stanford Cardinal : No. 19 Stanford Draft History Draft picks since moving to seven-round format in 1994: 76 (t-21st in college … [Read more...]
Michigan State waiving HOF waiting period for Mike Sadler
Michigan State waiving HOF waiting period for Mike Sadler Sadler will soon be a member of MSU’s hall of fame (Getty). Michigan State is dropping its 10-year waiting period for former punter Mike Sadler. The school announced its latest Hall of Fame class Tuesday and it included Sadler, who was killed in a car crash July 23 with Nebraska punter Sam Foltz. The two, along with LSU kicker Colby … [Read more...]