PODCAST: Tom Watson sharing stories about and honoring former caddie Bruce Edwards Tom Watson is one of several keynote speakers at an important Friday night dinner put on by Travelers and the Travelers Championship. The dinner will benefit the Bruce Edwards Foundation and is expected to raise more than $1 million that will support research toward a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), which … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cypriot, Greek competitors test positive for drugs-teams (Reuters)
Olympics-Cypriot, Greek competitors test positive for drugs-teams (Reuters) * Greek and Cypriot tests conducted in Athens * Three positive drugs cases before Games start (Updates with Cypriot weightlifter caught doping) By Karolos Grohmann RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Cypriot weightlifter Antonis Martasidis and an unnamed Greek competitor have tested positive for banned substances … [Read more...]
Vegas hires Wil Nichol; Leipold to buy out minority owner (Puck Headlines)
Vegas hires Wil Nichol; Leipold to buy out minority owner (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]. • It’s moving day for the statue of Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton. He’s being … [Read more...]
Virginia Gov. wants the Redskins: 'I view this as a Virginia team'
Virginia Gov. wants the Redskins: 'I view this as a Virginia team' Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe is trying to get the Redskins to move to his state (AP) The Washington Redskins are identified with the nation’s capital (hence, the name) but play in Maryland. That doesn’t matter to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe, who views it as Virginia’s team and wants the Redskins to make it official … [Read more...]
Watch Live: Surging Tigers battle Mets in Free Game of the Day
Watch Live: Surging Tigers battle Mets in Free Game of the Day The Detroit Tigers lost to the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night by the score of 6-3, snapping an eight-game winning streak that vaulted them back into contention in the AL Central. That loss was no fault of Miguel Cabrera’s, though. [Join a Yahoo Daily Fantasy Baseball contest now] He’s been on absolute tear lately, and that … [Read more...]
Rio 2016: Medal predictions for Olympics' major sports – UPI.com
Rio 2016: Medal predictions for Olympics' major sports - UPI.com RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- China and the United States are widely favored to lead the field at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. But if you look past sports like table tennis, judo, and archery, the United States should dominate. WOMEN'S SOCCER In five Olympic competitions, the United States women's soccer team has … [Read more...]
Concussed Jim Kelly went back to wrong hotel after Super Bowl XXVI
Concussed Jim Kelly went back to wrong hotel after Super Bowl XXVI If you want to hear scary stories about former players suffering concussions, the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction weekend might be a pretty good place to start. Via ESPN’s Mike Rodak, we hear the story from Buffalo Bills quarterback and Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, who said he played the entire fourth quarter of Super Bowl … [Read more...]
James Milner retires from England duty
James Milner retires from England duty London (AFP) – Liverpool midfielder James Milner has retired from international duty with England at the age of 30, the Football Association announced on Friday. Milner made 61 appearances and scored one goal for his country, featuring at two World Cups and two European Championships. But the versatile former Manchester City player was rarely a first-choice … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Olympic Basketball Preview
Rotoworld Podcasts: Olympic Basketball Preview Friday, August 05, 2016 You know all about the USA players, but what about the international studs? There are a lot out there this time around for a lot of different countries. Dario Saric is right at the top of the list for players to watch this month. We'll talk about his stats, how he'll be used in Brazil, and what the 76ers want from him next … [Read more...]
US-Australia rivalry highlights 1st night in Olympic pool (Yahoo Sports)
US-Australia rivalry highlights 1st night in Olympic pool (Yahoo Sports) Katie Ledecky is going for a sweep of the longer freestyle races at the Olympics, a feat unmatched since another American teenager achieved it 48 years ago. Before she tries to equal Debbie Meyers' golden triple, Ledecky could join the U.S. 4x100-meter freestyle relay team when the eight-day swimming competition begins … [Read more...]