British cyclist under fire for skipping drug tests British cyclist Lizzie Armitstead is still allowed to compete in Rio despite missing three drug tests. (Getty) The Team Great Britain cycling team arrives in Rio with one of the most formidable assemblages of talent of any team in any sport competing in these Games. However, amid that star-studded lineup of riders, which includes the likes … [Read more...]
‘Better than Neymar’ Marta dazzles Brazil football fans
‘Better than Neymar’ Marta dazzles Brazil football fans Rio de Janeiro (AFP) – They share similar heavy burdens of expectation, but Brazil women’s coach Vadao insists there is no battle between star footballers Marta and Neymar to be the country’s darling of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Five-time World Player of the Year Marta was in sensational form as Brazil’s women got off to a perfect start on the … [Read more...]
All the way back: 49ers give LB NaVorro Bowman a big deal
All the way back: 49ers give LB NaVorro Bowman a big deal NaVorro Bowman is signed with the 49ers through 2022 (AP) A year ago, nobody could be sure if San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman would ever play at a Pro Bowl level again. As it turned out, he was even better. Bowman was a first-team All-Pro last season, completing an incredible comeback from a gruesome knee injury that … [Read more...]
Reebok to release original signed Shaqs in 22
Reebok to release original signed Shaqs in 22 11:47 PM ET Shaquille O'Neal has teamed up with sports collectibles company Steiner Sports to offer fans the chance to celebrate his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction next month in the biggest way possible: his size 22 shoe. The company will announce Thursday at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City that it is … [Read more...]
49ers pick odd time to give NaVorro Bowman a huge $77 million contract
49ers pick odd time to give NaVorro Bowman a huge $77 million contract San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman won't be leaving the Bay Area any time soon. The team announced on Wednesday that Bowman has agreed to a four-year contract extension that will keep him in San Francisco through the 2022 season. New coach Chip Kelly must be a huge fan of Bowman, because the 49ers gave him the new … [Read more...]