NWHL jersey vote; Jets 1.0 logo for Heritage Classic? (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. NWHL • The NHWL is retiring its inaugural season jerseys and allowing fans to … [Read more...]
Are the Reds really trying to lose 100 games?
Are the Reds really trying to lose 100 games? On Tuesday, two days after he officially returned from Tommy John surgery, pitcher Homer Bailey was not happy that his Cincinnati Reds decided to trade Jay Bruce. Bailey told ESPN.com exactly what he thought about it. “I think I see the plan,” veteran pitcher Homer Bailey told ESPN.com. “They talked about us losing 100 games at the beginning of … [Read more...]
Coverage plans for France’s Ligue 1 season opening weekend on US TV
Coverage plans for France’s Ligue 1 season opening weekend on US TV The French Super Cup, known as the Trophée des Champions, will mark the opening of the new French Ligue 1 season this weekend. In the United States, beIN SPORTS own the exclusive rights for Ligue 1 as well as both French domestic Cup competitions Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue. Here is a rundown of the US TV coverage for … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics: 10 things you should know about Team USA Men's Basketball
2016 Rio Olympics: 10 things you should know about Team USA Men's Basketball The 2016 Olympic Games are (almost) here, and that means that Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and nine NBA players who don't play for the Golden State Warriors are in Rio de Janeiro, staying on a 514-foot cruise ship. Here are 10 things to know about this version of Team USA: 1. Wait, they're staying … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Bedrock City
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Bedrock City According to the MLB Communications Department, there were 48 trades from July 1 through Monday’s trade deadline, which is the most in at least the last 20 years. We saw 18 trades on Monday, which was the most active deadline day since at least 1995. As someone who was tracking news and transactions for a good part of the day on Monday, I believe it. It was … [Read more...]
IOC offers website for media to lodge complaints on Rio treatment
IOC offers website for media to lodge complaints on Rio treatment Reporting the Olympic Games involves more than just tourist photos. (Getty) It’s no secret that the Rio Olympic Games are going to display, for all the world to see, the seamier side of international athletic competition. From political turmoil to health crises to official corruption to crumbling infrastructure to criminal … [Read more...]
Hope Solo not bothered by ‘Zika’ crowd chants at Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Hope Solo not bothered by 'Zika' crowd chants at Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Hope Solo wasn't bothered by the chanting. The veteran USA goalie was teased by fans chanting ''Zika, Zika'' at her as the U.S. women's soccer team defeated New Zealand in its Olympic debut on Wednesday. The crowd of nearly 10,000 fans at the 60,000-capacity Mineirao Stadium jeered the goalkeeper with references to … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-IOC clears all 11 Russian boxers to compete in Rio-AIBA (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-IOC clears all 11 Russian boxers to compete in Rio-AIBA (Reuters) * All Russian boxers who qualified can compete in Rio * Russia expects close to 280 athletes to be cleared (Updates with details, background) By Karolos Grohmann RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - All 11 Russian boxers who qualified for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics have been given the all clear to compete at … [Read more...]
Olympics-Golf-IOC clears Russia’s Verchenova to compete at Rio – IGF (Reuters)
Olympics-Golf-IOC clears Russia's Verchenova to compete at Rio - IGF (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the eligibility of Russian golfer Maria Verchenova to compete at the Rio Olympic Games, the International Golf Federation (IGF) said on Thursday. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Ed Osmond) … [Read more...]
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Balance is 'up and down,' dealing with sight issues
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Balance is 'up and down,' dealing with sight issues Dale Earnhardt Jr. has missed three races in 2016 (Getty Images). Dale Earnhardt Jr. is still struggling with his balance and gaze stability at times as he continues his treatment protocol from what his team has termed concussion-like symptoms. Earnhardt Jr. talked about his treatment at length on his Dirty Mo … [Read more...]