Westbrook on Durant's exit: Found out 'like y'all' 7:58 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY -- Russell Westbrook on Tuesday said he found out about Kevin Durant's departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder "like y'all found out." Where do the Thunder go from here? Will they be West contenders again? Any big trades in their future? Kevin Pelton breaks down the significance of the Russell … [Read more...]
Alabama defends position to prevent DB from transferring to SEC school
Alabama defends position to prevent DB from transferring to SEC school (Getty Images) Alabama is standing by its decision to prevent Maurice Smith from transferring to Georgia. The defensive back could transfer and play immediately at a different school after he graduates over the weekend. His mother said Smith wants to go to Georgia and raised questions about Alabama’s motives by noting … [Read more...]
Brazil held to 0-0 draw by South Africa in men’s soccer (Yahoo Sports)
Brazil held to 0-0 draw by South Africa in men's soccer (Yahoo Sports) Brazil started its quest for an Olympic gold medal in men's soccer with a disappointing 0-0 draw against South Africa, a result that prompted loud jeers by some of the home fans. Despite an attack led by Barcelona striker Neymar and talented youngsters Gabriel Jesus and Gabigol, Brazil was not able to find the net at the … [Read more...]
Olympics-Russia says 271-strong team will be cleanest at Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-Russia says 271-strong team will be cleanest at Rio (Reuters) * Russia to field 271 competitors at Olympic Games * Athletics, weightlifting teams barred over doping allegations * Russian Olympic chief denounces "flagrant injustice" * Says team will be cleanest in Rio (Adds quotes, details) By Jack Stubbs RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Russia will be represented in most … [Read more...]
Exclusive : CAS partially upholds Olympic appeal of Russian swimmer Efimova (Reuters)
Exclusive : CAS partially upholds Olympic appeal of Russian swimmer Efimova (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Four-times breaststroke world champion Yulia Efimova was handed an Olympic lifeline on Thursday when the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially upheld her appeal against a Games ban. Efimova had been disqualified from competing by swimming governing body FINA between October, … [Read more...]
Olympics-Shooting-IOC clears 18 Russian shooters to compete at Rio – ISSF (Reuters)
Olympics-Shooting-IOC clears 18 Russian shooters to compete at Rio - ISSF (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the eligibility of 18 Russian shooters to compete at the Rio Olympic Games, the International Shooting Sport Federation said on Thursday. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Ed Osmond) … [Read more...]
Silver Knights? Vegas NHL team trying to 'nail' name choice
Silver Knights? Vegas NHL team trying to 'nail' name choice Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Since we first learned about Bill Foley’s intentions of bringing NHL hockey to Las Vegas it appeared that if the day ever arrived the favorite for the team’s nickname would be “Black Knights,” after the owner’s ties to the West Point. Even before he officially had a team, Foley was set on … [Read more...]
Injured Wilshere out of Arsenal tour
Injured Wilshere out of Arsenal tour London (AFP) – England midfielder Jack Wilshere will miss Arsenal’s forthcoming tour of Scandinavia with a knee injury, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. Wilshere, 24, played only three times for Arsenal last season after fracturing his shin in pre-season and then made three appearances in England’s doomed Euro 2016 campaign. Chilean forward … [Read more...]
Don't call HOFer Kevin Greene a 'one-trick pony'
Don't call HOFer Kevin Greene a 'one-trick pony' The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 gets inducted on Saturday. Shutdown Corner will profile the eight new Hall of Famers, looking at each of their careers and their impact on the game. Kevin Greene Los Angeles Rams 1985-1992 Pittsburgh Steelers 1993-1995 Carolina Panthers 1996; 1998-1999 San Francisco 49ers 1997 Outside … [Read more...]
Westbrook signs OKC deal: 'No need to wait'
Westbrook signs OKC deal: 'No need to wait' 6:00 PM ET ESPN.com news services Russell Westbrook signed a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, ending speculation that has run rampant since Kevin Durant departed for the Golden State Warriors. The team did not disclose terms of the deal, but sources told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Chris Broussard that the new … [Read more...]