Driver Yannick Gingras not haunted by Hambletonian failures (The Associated Press) The 37-year-old is back knocking on the door of harness racing's most prestigious race, having the reins with favored Southwind Frank in Saturday's $1 million race for 3-year-old trotters at the Meadowlands. The role is nothing new for Gingras. In 2014, Father Patrick broke stride from post No. 10 and … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Sagan ready for mountain bike challenge in Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Sagan ready for mountain bike challenge in Rio (Reuters) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Road world champion Peter Sagan says he is ready to challenge for Olympic gold after confirming on Thursday that he will return to his mountain bike roots and contest the cross-country race at the Rio Olympics. While his usual rivals prepare for Saturday's road race, … [Read more...]
IOC clears 18 Russian shooters to compete at Rio: ISSF (Reuters)
IOC clears 18 Russian shooters to compete at Rio: ISSF (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (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...]
Olympics-IOC clears almost 80 Russian athletes to compete in Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-IOC clears almost 80 Russian athletes to compete in Rio (Reuters) * All 11 Russian boxers, 18 shooters among those cleared * Russia expects close to 280 athletes to compete * Russia's track-and-field, weightlifting teams already barred (Updates with further IOC rulings) By Karolos Grohmann and Jack Stubbs RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Almost 80 Russian athletes from seven … [Read more...]
NWHL jersey vote; Jets 1.0 logo for Heritage Classic? (Puck Headlines)
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...]