Russia's Putin discusses extra steps to end doping in sport (Reuters) MOSCOW (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin and top security officials on Tuesday discussed what extra legal steps may be needed to stamp out doping among Russian athletes, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "The importance of introducing rules for investigative procedures for law enforcement was stressed," Peskov said, … [Read more...]
Four breakaway riders in the lead as Tour heads to Limoges (The Associated Press)
Four breakaway riders in the lead as Tour heads to Limoges (The Associated Press) LIMOGES, France (AP) -- Four breakaway riders have built up a five-minute lead over the peloton in the fourth and longest stage of the Tour de France on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Bale takes full part in training before Portugal Euro 2016 semi
Bale takes full part in training before Portugal Euro 2016 semi Dinard (France) (AFP) – Wales talisman Gareth Bale played a full part as Chris Coleman’s squad trained on Tuesday on the eve of their Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal in Lyon on Wednesday. Bale, 26, had trained separately on Monday, explaining that he felt “a bit stiff” following Friday’s 3-1 quarter-final win over Belgium in … [Read more...]
Australia team manager expresses games security concerns (Yahoo Sports)
Australia team manager expresses games security concerns (Yahoo Sports) SYDNEY (AP) -- The manager of Australia's Olympics team says Rio de Janiero organizers haven't answered her concerns about security in the leadup to next month's games. … [Read more...]
Gundogan: Zlatan said Guardiola is the best
Gundogan: Zlatan said Guardiola is the best 3:59 AM GMT Manchester City's new midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has already got into the crosstown club rivalry by saying Zlatan Ibrahimovic rates Pep Guardiola as the best coach he has worked with. The former Borussia Dortmund and German midfielder was unveiled by City alongside Spanish forward Nolito on Saturday, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced last … [Read more...]
Ukraine soldiers stage own frontline football tournament
Ukraine soldiers stage own frontline football tournament Kurakhove (Ukraine) (AFP) – As football fans prepare for the climax of the Euro 2016 tournament in France, battle-hardened Ukrainian troops are playing their own tournament against locals near the front in the war-scarred east. “After completing your watch at the front with a machinegun in your hands, standing knee-deep in mud in the … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Reyes Arriving
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Reyes Arriving Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @RyanPBoyer on Twitter. The Mets will have a new third baseman on Tuesday. It will be their old shortstop. Jose Reyes will have his contract purchased Tuesday, just over a week after signing a minor league deal with the club following his release by the Rockies. Reyes, of course, was suspended for the first 51 games of the … [Read more...]
Patriot Games: Army reservist wins pole vault on July 4 (Yahoo Sports)
Patriot Games: Army reservist wins pole vault on July 4 (Yahoo Sports) Army reservist Sam Kendricks now gets to represent his country in a whole new way. On the Fourth of July, the second lieutenant captured the pole vault crown with a U.S. Track and Field Trials record jump that earned him an Olympic spot for Rio. ''I love to have the colors (of the flag) in my hands,'' Kendricks said. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Meares to lead Australian cycling assault on Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Meares to lead Australian cycling assault on Rio (Reuters) Double Olympic champion Anna Meares will lead Australia's track cycling assault at the Rio de Janeiro Games where she will bid to defend her sprint gold and win the team title with Stephanie Morton. Morton edged out Kaarle McCulloch, who took bronze with Meares in the team sprint at London, in the 16-member track team … [Read more...]
Bump and Run: Luck Strikes it Rich
Bump and Run: Luck Strikes it Rich The buildup to Kevin Durant’s landmark deal with the Golden State Warriors delivered all the drama you could ask for in a mid-summer blockbuster (even Tom Brady was involved!). Andrew Luck’s contract extension with Indianapolis last week had none of that. It was as predictable as fireworks on the 4th of July and a lot less exciting. Colts owner Jim Irsay spilled … [Read more...]