Woman alleges she was raped in 2014 by current Baylor player Another woman has come forward to allege she was sexually assaulted by a member of the Baylor football team. A woman KCEN TV identified as "Ally" told the station that she was sexually assaulted in the spring of 2014 by a current member of the team. She was a freshman that year and went to the campus health clinic the morning after … [Read more...]
Ali to be honored with Muslim funeral service (Reuters)
Ali to be honored with Muslim funeral service (Reuters) By Steve Bittenbender LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Reuters) - The world begins two final days of mourning for Muhammad Ali on Thursday when the boxing great will be honored with a Muslim funeral a day before receiving a final goodbye with an interfaith service. Ali, one of the transcendent figures of the 20th Century for his boxing prowess, … [Read more...]
Cavs get back into NBA Finals with dominant home-court win
Cavs get back into NBA Finals with dominant home-court win 1:21 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate CLEVELAND -– LeBron James called Wednesday's Game 3 both a "must-win" and "do-or-die" opportunity, and then went out and … [Read more...]
IDP Nation: The Fluidity of IDP Positions
IDP Nation: The Fluidity of IDP Positions In standard, offense-only fantasy leagues, there are no questions about position assignments. In recent memory, the closest we have seen to position dilemmas were RB/WR hybrid Dexter McCluster and Jimmy Graham trying to disguise himself as a wide receiver to get paid more. In the IDP (Individual Defensive Player) world, we see this all the time. Given the … [Read more...]
Russian sports minister: Doping cover-up stories silly revenge (Reuters)
Russian sports minister: Doping cover-up stories silly revenge (Reuters) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said allegations he had helped cover up a top footballer's positive doping test were silly and that he and Russia were being smeared as payback for winning the right to host the 2018 World Cup. Mutko, who is battling to end a doping scandal that has placed a question mark over … [Read more...]
Russian sports minister denies doping cover up – TASS (Reuters)
Russian sports minister denies doping cover up - TASS (Reuters) MOSCOW, June 9 (Reuters) - Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Thursday he denied accusations of covering up a positive doping test from a top-flight Russian footballer, TASS news agency reported. Mutko said on Wednesday the allegations by German public broadcaster ARD/WDR were an attempt to sway a ruling on Russia's … [Read more...]
France savour Euros opener after blighted build-up
France savour Euros opener after blighted build-up Paris (AFP) – A tortuous build-up dominated by off-field controversy and untimely injuries comes to an end for hosts France when they finally get Euro 2016 underway against Romania in Group A at the Stade de France on Friday. Les Bleus’ preparations on the field have been distracted by claims from Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema that his … [Read more...]
Kyle Larson’s crew chief suspended for Michigan race
Kyle Larson's crew chief suspended for Michigan race Another week, another lug nut penalty. Kyle Larson's crew chief Chad Johnston is suspended for Sunday's race at Michigan and was fined $20,000 fo violating Sections 12-1; 10.11.3.4 a; 12.5.3.4.1 p of the NASCAR rule book. Those sections refer to loose lug nuts after the race. The team is not appealing Johnston's suspension. Johnston is the … [Read more...]
Warriors' Thompson calls Mozgov pick 'dirty'
Warriors' Thompson calls Mozgov pick 'dirty' 4:39 AM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books CLEVELAND -- Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson accused Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov of dirty play following a collision that left Thompson with a thigh bruise during Game 3 of the … [Read more...]
A's have a chance to strike it big in the week's draft – aParently Speaking
A's have a chance to strike it big in the week's draft - aParently Speaking The good news for the A’s is that they have three picks on Day One of the three-day player draft that starts Thursday night in New York. Better news is that the top end of the draft is believed to be deep, so the A’s have a chance to tap good talent with draft picks No. 6, No. 37 and No. 47. The club has four … [Read more...]