Ali Center gets first big corporate gift since Ali's death (The Associated Press) The Muhammad Ali Center in Kentucky has received its first big corporate donation since the boxing great's death. The UPS Foundation said Monday it is giving a $500,000 gift to support education initiatives at the center in Ali's hometown of Louisville. Ali Center President and CEO Donald Lassere says a … [Read more...]
Russia minister: IOC meeting won’t be positive for Russia – Ifax (Reuters)
Russia minister: IOC meeting won't be positive for Russia - Ifax (Reuters) MOSCOW, June 20 (Reuters) - There won't be positive decisions for Russian athletics at a meeting of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, Interfax news agency cited Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Monday. The Russian track and field team has been suspended from athletics events at the … [Read more...]
With ‘O.J’ done, a ranking of the best ’30 for 30′ documentaries
With 'O.J' done, a ranking of the best '30 for 30' documentaries All serious sports fans have had the conversation many times over by now: Which “30 for 30” was the best one? We play the episodes like they’re trump cards. Oh yeah, the Marcus Dupree one was great. But what about "The U," that one was the best they've done! It’s a testament to ESPN’s documentary series, because it re-invented … [Read more...]
Kevin Love finally got his stop, and the Cavs got their title
Kevin Love finally got his stop, and the Cavs got their title Kevin Love entered Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals primed to be basketball watchers' primary punching bag if the Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Golden State Warriors for the second straight season. The clear No. 3 man in Cleveland's Big Three had struggled mightily to defend the Warriors' bread-and-butter Stephen Curry-Draymond … [Read more...]
Cubs rookie joins rare club after first major-league at-bat
Cubs rookie joins rare club after first major-league at-bat Every rookie remembers their first major-league at-bat. Everything they've worked for over the years has led to this one moment. And now that they have finally reached their goal, it's important to cherish that moment forever, even if the at-bat is a game-ending strikeout. Chicago Cubs rookie catcher Willson Contreras was always … [Read more...]
Adidas extends Germany deal worth 50 mn euros-plus a year
Adidas extends Germany deal worth 50 mn euros-plus a year Paris (AFP) – Sportswear giant Adidas on Monday announced a deal worth over 50 million euros ($56.5 million) a year to remain Germany’s kit supplier, doubling the amount it currently pays in the face of competition from Nike. Adidas’s current contract with the German Football Federation (DFB) to produce the world-renowned white and black … [Read more...]
A few things are improving for the Diamondbacks
A few things are improving for the Diamondbacks The Arizona Diamondbacks had an explosive offseason. They signed pitcher Zack Greinke to a six-year contract worth more than $200 million. They traded shortstop Dansby Swanson, their first overall pick in the 2015 draft, to the Atlanta Braves for pitcher Shelby Miller. They traded for second baseman Jean Segura. They made big moves, and … [Read more...]
Russia says Rio doping ban will hurt Olympics financially (Yahoo Sports)
Russia says Rio doping ban will hurt Olympics financially (Yahoo Sports) A top Russian track and field official says banning the country's athletes from the Olympics will inflict severe financial damage on the games. Russia was suspended by the IAAF in November, and the ban was upheld on Friday in a vote which appeared to have the backing of the International Olympic Committee. All-Russia … [Read more...]
The Worksheet: Red Zone Notebook
The Worksheet: Red Zone Notebook We’ve already looked at some play calling splits in relation to game script and their potential relation to 2016 output and rolled that thought process over in diagnosing the fantasy fallout from the direct relationship that the Eagles, 49ers and Chiefs share with their head coaching changes. Continuing that trend, here are a few general notes on red zone … [Read more...]
Report: Big Ten, ESPN agree to new media rights deal
Report: Big Ten, ESPN agree to new media rights deal The Big Ten-ESPN partnership will carry on after all. After things seemed up in the air for the longtime relationship in recent months, Sports Business Journal reported Monday that ESPN will buy the second half of the league’s media rights package for “an average of $190 million per year over six years.” Fox Sports reportedly obtained the … [Read more...]