New Aston Villa owner Xia passes first test Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – China’s Tony Xia completed his takeover of relegated former Premier League side Aston Villa on Tuesday after passing the English Football League’s owners and directors test. Xia, whose Chinese name is Xia Jiantong, purchased Villa last month for a reported $87 million (77.6 million euros) from American Randy Lerner … [Read more...]
Finding the Fits: Colts filled 'only glaring need' with center Ryan Kelly – CBSSports.com
Finding the Fits: Colts filled 'only glaring need' with center Ryan Kelly - CBSSports.com (This is part of a series -- Finding the Fits -- in which NFLDraftScout.com will review the more intriguing picks made during the 2016 NFL Draft. The goal is to identify one relatively unheralded player per team who appears to be a good schematic fit and, therefore, more likely to be a surprise … [Read more...]
Dos and Don’ts: The Masters vs. The U.S. Open
Dos and Don'ts: The Masters vs. The U.S. Open OAKMONT, Pa. —In SAT terms, the Masters is to the U.S. Open what a night at the symphony is to Coachella. How exactly? Let's go to the photos: CELL PHONES The Masters: Cell phones aren't allowed inside the grounds of Augusta National. Like not even if turned off and stuffed in your pocket. U.S. Open: Bring 'em on in and use 'em if you'd like. … [Read more...]
Power rankings: 116th U.S. Open
Power rankings: 116th U.S. Open The 116th U.S. Open returns to Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh for a record ninth time, with Jordan Spieth defending the title he won in dramatic fashion a year ago at Chambers Bay. Last year's host and this year's, which is practically synonymous with the national championship, couldn't be more different. However, a lot of the players that are mentioned … [Read more...]
Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters)
Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters) Blood samples stored as part of Spain's "Operation Puerto" anti-doping probe must be handed over to authorities for investigation, a Spanish court ruled on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cycling Union (UCI) and Spain's anti-doping agency were among organizations who had lodged appeals … [Read more...]
Doping-Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters)
Doping-Spain to hand over blood samples in Operation Puerto case (Reuters) (Updates with details, WADA statement) MADRID, June 14 (Reuters) - Blood samples stored as part of Spain's "Operation Puerto" anti-doping probe must be handed over to authorities for investigation, a Spanish court ruled on Tuesday. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the International Cycling Union (UCI) and … [Read more...]
Tennessee canceling classes for season-opener vs. App State
Tennessee canceling classes for season-opener vs. App State Congratulations Tennessee students, you don't have to go to class on Thursday, Sep. 1. The school said Tuesday that it would be canceling classes on the day of its season-opening game. Tennessee's game vs. Appalachian State was moved to Thursday and will be broadcast on SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET. "I believe that everyone involved … [Read more...]
Gambian refugee joins Germany’s HSV
Gambian refugee joins Germany’s HSV Berlin (AFP) – Gambian refugee Bakery Jatta has signed a contract with German Bundesliga side Hamburg, the club said Tuesday, in what local media dubbed a “football fairytale”. Jatta — who made the dangerous Mediterranean crossing from North Africa to Italy last year as a lone teenager — on Tuesday inked a 10,000 euro ($11,000) a month contract with HSV. The … [Read more...]
Darren McFadden practiced for a few days with a fractured elbow
Darren McFadden practiced for a few days with a fractured elbow Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden hurt his elbow over Memorial Day weekend. He just decided to go about his business, including practicing with the team for a few days. As it turns out, he was practicing with a fractured elbow. McFadden finally let the team know after the elbow was still an issue a couple weeks after … [Read more...]
Phillies shortstop has brain cramp, forgets how to jump
Phillies shortstop has brain cramp, forgets how to jump All players have lapses in judgment. Moments where their brain just stops working and they do something weird, or they don't do something they should have done. Most people know them as brain farts, and they happen to everyone. Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Freddy Galvis had a particularly perplexing brain fart on Monday night, and it … [Read more...]