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The Olympic games in Rio are right around the corner, and it’s a showcase of some of the best talent in the world, from basketball to water polo. But, as always, some noticeable names will be missing out on the spectacle that is the Summer Olympics. Let’s have a look at some marquee names that won’t be in Rio for the games. Kobe Bryant: No Team USA for the Black…

RELATED: Results | GoBowling 400 recap | Post-Kansas standings KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The most disappointed man in Kansas Saturday night was Martin Truex Jr. He forced a smile as he climbed from his Furniture Row Racing Toyota, but there was disappointment in his eyes. “It sucks. I don’t know what you want me to say,” Truex responded as members of the media crowded him back against his car on pit road. “It’s not…

RELATED: Results | GoBowling 400 recap | Post-Kansas standings KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The most disappointed man in Kansas Saturday night was Martin Truex Jr. He forced a smile as he climbed from his Furniture Row Racing Toyota, but there was disappointment in his eyes. “It sucks. I don’t know what you want me to say,” Truex responded as members of the media crowded him back against his car on pit road. “It’s not…

Arsenal forward Sanchez has scored six goals in his past seven Premier League games Manchester City’s top-four bid is no longer in their own hands as Alexis Sanchez’s equaliser spoiled Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini’s final home game. Sergio Aguero fired City’s early opener into the bottom corner from 18 yards. Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud headed in the equaliser within two minutes, but Kevin de Bruyne’s solo effort restored City’s lead…

The Arizona Coyotes last week hired the youngest general manager in NHL history, 26-year-old John Chayka. He has a background in analytics, and that has sparked the debate once again about the role of numbers in hockey. Every organization will tell you it uses some sort of statistical analysis. You’d be foolish not to. But every organization will also tell you it’s not sure what the statistics mean. Where does the raw…

After practicing law for more than three decades, Rich Nichols has developed a feel for which cases are going to fly and which are going to die. So he admits he had some trepidation about a plan for members of the women’s national team to file a pay-equity complaint against U.S. Soccer this spring. “To file a wage-discrimination case against your current employer — you kidding me?” said Nichols, executive…

Four goals in the span of 5:33 midway through the second period fuelled a 7-1 win for Canada over a determined Hungarian squad on Sunday at the world hockey championships in Russia. Returning to the top division for the first time in seven years, the Hungarians were enthusiastically supported by a loud, energetic crowd in Yubileiny Arena. Early on, those fans had plenty of reason to cheer — Hungary was…

After practicing law for more than three decades, Rich Nichols has developed a feel for which cases are going to fly and which are going to die. So he admits he had some trepidation about a plan for members of the women’s national team to file a pay-equity complaint against U.S. Soccer this spring. “To file a wage-discrimination case against your current employer — you kidding me?” said Nichols, executive…

RELATED: Results | GoBowling 400 recap | Post-Kansas standings KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The most disappointed man in Kansas Saturday night was Martin Truex Jr. He forced a smile as he climbed from his Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet, but there was disappointment in his eyes. “It sucks. I don’t know what you want me to say,” Truex responded as members of the media crowded him back against his car on pit road. “It’s not…

After practicing law for more than three decades, Rich Nichols has developed a feel for which cases are going to fly and which are going to die. So he admits he had some trepidation about a plan for members of the women’s national team to file a pay-equity complaint against U.S. Soccer this spring. “To file a wage-discrimination case against your current employer — you kidding me?” said Nichols, executive…

RELATED: Results | GoBowling 400 recap | Post-Kansas standings KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The most disappointed man in Kansas Saturday night was Martin Truex Jr. He forced a smile as he climbed from his Furniture Row Racing Chevrolet, but there was disappointment in his eyes. “It sucks. I don’t know what you want me to say,” Truex responded as members of the media crowded him back against his car on pit road. “It’s not…

Cage fighters are risking their lives by taking extreme weight-loss measures before fights, according to academics. Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is one of the fastest-growing and most controversial sports in the world. A UK-based study has found some competitors are dehydrating themselves to dangerous levels. The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation said work is being done to educate fighters on how to manage their weight safely. The sport, which combines…

RELATED: Coverage of Stewart’s accident, comeback | Updated Chase Grid   Tony Stewart returned from a back injury in April and the three-time champion is in pursuit of one of the 16 spots in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in his final season. Here’s a look at where the driver of the No. 14 Chevrolet stands in his pursuit after the season’s 11th of 26 regular-season races. WHAT JUST HAPPENED The two-time…

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series all will head to Dover International Speedway this week. Check out the full weekend schedule below. Note: All times are ET THURSDAY, MAY 12: ON TRACK— 2:00-2:55 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice (Follow live)— 4:00-4:55 p.m.: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series final practice (Follow live)  FRIDAY, MAY 13: ON TRACK — 10-10:55 a.m.: NASCAR XFINITY Series practice, FOX Sports 1 (Follow live) — 11 a.m.-12:20 p.m.: NASCAR…

After practicing law for more than three decades, Rich Nichols has developed a feel for which cases are going to fly and which are going to die. So he admits he had some trepidation about a plan for members of the women’s national team to file a pay-equity complaint against U.S. Soccer this spring. “To file a wage-discrimination case against your current employer — you kidding me?” said Nichols, executive…

Michael Mastalez moved from Texas to Mooresville in hopes of one day pursuing a career in NASCAR. He didn’t want to be a driver. He was more interested in working behind the scenes in the sport, which has a heavy presence in the Charlotte area, perhaps in finance. But Mastalez was a big fan, particularly of Brad Keselowski, driver of Team Penske’s No. 2 Ford in the Sprint Cup Series….

Steve Turner, a respected former team owner in the NASCAR XFINITY and Camping World Truck Series, passed away on Thursday night.   Turner won a Truck Series championship in 2012 with son-in-law James Buescher.   The Texas oil businessman founded Turner Motorsports in 1999. The team started out racing various dirt and asphalt events throughout Texas. In 2009, Turner made the jump to what is now the XFINITY Series by…

Sprint car superstar Dave Blaney, father of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Blaney, was injured during Friday’s qualifying for a World of Outlaws event at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Blaney’s car flipped multiple times, and after he was extracted from the vehicle, Blaney was transported to a local hospital where CT scans proved negative. He was released shortly after 12 midnight ET. Ryan Blaney, along with sister Emma, provided updates via Twitter. Dad…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Martin Truex Jr. is on the pole for tonight’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway, but once again rookie Chase Elliott is showing he will be in the hunt after qualifying 13th. Race coverage on FS1 begins at 7 p.m. with the green flag scheduled to drop at 7:47. You can follow along live at NASCAR’s Race Center. The starting grid is strong at…