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...]
Source: NBA, New Orleans near deal for '17 ASG
Source: NBA, New Orleans near deal for '17 ASG 10:21 AM ET ESPN.com news services The NBA is close to deal with New Orleans officials to move the 2017 All-Star Game to the city, ESPN has confirmed. The game is scheduled to take place on Feb. 19, 2017. A formal announcement is expected to take place next week, according to the Baton Rouge Advocate, which first reported the story. Last … [Read more...]
Auburn dismisses RB Jovon Robinson
Auburn dismisses RB Jovon Robinson Jovon Robinson was the MVP of the Birmingham Bowl (Getty Images). UPDATE (10 a.m. ET Thursday) Robinson believes he was “stereotyped and disrespected.” He made the comments in a message to Al.com following his Wednesday dismissal. Per the report, he believes his quick dismissal stems from the way Auburn’s coaching staff handled the discipline of wide … [Read more...]
Bayern finish US tour with defeat to Real
Bayern finish US tour with defeat to Real East Rutherford (United States) (AFP) – Bayern Munich finished their tour of the USA with a 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid after a stunning Danilo strike sealed the European champions’ friendly victory in New Jersey. In front of 82,012 fans at the MetLife-Stadium, the home of NFL sides the New York Jets and New York Giants, full-back Danilo hit the winning … [Read more...]
Report: Cowboys eyeing Josh McCown, Browns reluctant to trade QB
Report: Cowboys eyeing Josh McCown, Browns reluctant to trade QB The Cowboys are still in the market for a backup quarterback after losing Kellen Moore to a broken ankle. Nick Foles was at the top of that list, but he signed with the Chiefs on Wednesday night. Next up, according to ESPN's Ed Werder: Browns quarterback Josh McCown. Having lost Nick Foles, #Cowboys move to trade options. Top of … [Read more...]
The Blazers' Oregon Trail to contention
The Blazers' Oregon Trail to contention 12:00 AM ET The Portland Trail Blazers didn't want to pay Evan Turner and Allen Crabbe a combined $35 million per season on mega-deals that will be hard to trade -- a problem for a suddenly capped-out team that can only jolt the roster by swapping players. They wanted Hassan Whiteside, a sneering rim-runner just a year older than Damian Lillard with … [Read more...]
Source: New Orleans likely for '17 NBA ASG
Source: New Orleans likely for '17 NBA ASG 9:45 AM ET ESPN.com news services The NBA is close to deal with New Orleans officials to move the 2017 All-Star Game to the city, ESPN has confirmed. The game is scheduled to take place on Feb. 19, 2017. A formal announcement is expected to take place next week, according to the Baton Rouge Advocate, which first reported the story. Last month, the … [Read more...]