Rio Police, Russian embassy disagree on details of fatality (Yahoo Sports) Police in Rio de Janeiro said a Russian diplomat trying to repel an attempted robbery Thursday near the Olympic Park was involved in a shooting that left the assailant dead. The Russian embassy denied any of its employees were involved in the incident. Rio police said a Russian vice consul wrestled with a gunman who … [Read more...]
Report: Thunder look to pursue Blake Griffin in free agency in 2017
Report: Thunder look to pursue Blake Griffin in free agency in 2017 With Russell Westbrook back in the fold for Oklahoma City (at least through 2018), the questions about where Oklahoma City goes from here to return to contention are suddenly the next pressing issue. The Thunder can pursue several avenues in trade or free agency, but there is an obvious name already picking up in conversations: … [Read more...]
DeMarcus Cousins posed a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma
DeMarcus Cousins posed a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma DeMarcus Cousins ponders the unfathomable depths of existence. (Getty Images) U.S. Olympian DeMarcus Cousins is one of the most complicated personalities in basketball, an uber-talented big man whose intensity and passion often go overboard and get him into trouble. The nearly 26-year-old Cousins is not a man who suffers … [Read more...]
The Blue Jays look to avoid the 'Strasburg Shutdown' mistake with Aaron Sanchez
The Blue Jays look to avoid the 'Strasburg Shutdown' mistake with Aaron Sanchez For a while now, the Blue Jays have been debating among themselves the matter of Aaron Sanchez's mounting workload. On the one hand, Sanchez is just 24, and he's on pace to surpass by a comfortable margin his previous season high in innings. Given his high ceiling and that he's a very hard thrower, the Jays … [Read more...]
Wanna know Djokovic vs. del Potro result? Check ITF website (Yahoo Sports)
Wanna know Djokovic vs. del Potro result? Check ITF website (Yahoo Sports) Wanna know who's going to win that big first-round matchup between No. 1 Novak Djokovic and 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics? If you believe the draw sheet posted online by the International Tennis Federation , the victor of that match scheduled for Sunday is already known, … [Read more...]
Thunder face new challenge in building around Russell Westbrook after extension – CBSSports.com
Thunder face new challenge in building around Russell Westbrook after extension - CBSSports.com When Kevin Durant left town, the word out of Oklahoma City was that this would only "embolden" Russell Westbrook to stay, and that the team planned to actively work toward signing him to an extension. This was met from a lot of eye-rolling from some media members (including writers like, oh, say, me). … [Read more...]
Jimmy Butler is afraid of water and uncomfortable on USA Basketball's boat
Jimmy Butler is afraid of water and uncomfortable on USA Basketball's boat Jimmy Butler only wants to see bottled water in Rio. (Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Unlike their shorter, less famous peers, USA Basketball’s senior men’s and women’s national team is not staying in the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro. In fact, that’s been standard practice since NBA players began to participate … [Read more...]
Old Firm rivalry resumes with Rangers back in Scottish top flight
Old Firm rivalry resumes with Rangers back in Scottish top flight Glasgow (AFP) – One of world football’s most intense and bitter rivalries will be resurrected in this season’s Scottish Premiership as Rangers return to challenge old foes Celtic, now managed by former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers. Rangers won the second-tier Championship last season and so the Glasgow giants will now compete in … [Read more...]
Mets GM admits mistake handling injury to Cespedes, calls golf game 'bad optics'
Mets GM admits mistake handling injury to Cespedes, calls golf game 'bad optics' On Wednesday, the Mets placed slugging outfielder Yoenis Cespedes on the disabled list after he aggravated a quad strain that he originally sustained on July 8. Here's a quick look back: Although Cespedes this season is hitting a very productive .292/.364/.551 with 22 homers in 94 games, he's struggled … [Read more...]
Olympics-Boxing-Irish fighter fails dope test ahead of Rio Games (Reuters)
Olympics-Boxing-Irish fighter fails dope test ahead of Rio Games (Reuters) (Adds details, O'Reilly named in media) By Alan Baldwin RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Irish boxer Michael O'Reilly has been suspended provisionally after failing a dope test carried out before he arrived at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) said in a statement that one of … [Read more...]