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Saudi Arabia said Tuesday that it will grant girls in public schools access to physical education, a decision that comes after years of calls by women across the kingdom demanding greater rights and access to sports. The Education Ministry said it will introduce the physical education classes “gradually” and “in accordance with (Islamic) Shariah regulations.” At least one Saudi activist took to Twitter questioning whether this implied that girls will…

BASEBALL MIAMI (AP) — The new All-Star Game rules were picture-perfect for Nelson Cruz. Yadier Molina didn’t mind them, either. And come Game 1 of the World Series in October, no one will be harkening back to how a play here or there at the Midsummer Classic might have ultimately played a role in deciding baseball’s champion for 2017. World Series home-field advantage is now decided by winning percentage and…

COLLEGES Maine hockey team sets one game for Portland The University of Maine men’s hockey team will play Boston University at Cross Insurance Arena on Nov. 18. It’s the only game in Portland on the team’s 2017-18 schedule announced Tuesday. The Black Bears will open the regular season Oct. 6-7 against UConn at Alfond Arena in Orono. The first six games will be at home. Maine also will take part…

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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The Conejo Valley lunch crowd was confronted by an alarming image Monday afternoon on the 3100 block of Willow Lane: Paul George lying face down on the floor of a 5,000-square-foot warehouse, garage doors open to the street, cursing under the weight of six 20-pound metal chains draped across his back. This is where George has spent the past three months, at ProActive Sports Performance in…

“I love getting calls from communists in Montclair,” Mr. Christie responded, adding, “You’re swearing on the air, Mike, you’re a bum.” Advertisement Continue reading the main story It was the unfiltered id of New Jersey — the brash governor seemingly free of any concern with plunging poll numbers, his eye already on his next chapter and the state’s residents at the end of their proverbial rope, grappling with disruptions caused…

A clip of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) getting into a confrontation with a sports talk radio caller went viral on Monday. Christie is appearing on New York City’s WFAN, the biggest sports talk radio station in the city and one of the most profitable radio stations in the country, to fill for host Mike Francesa during the station’s afternoon time slots. Rumors have linked Christie to possibly having…

Premier League fans will be able to watch 126 live games from the top flight for only £18 a month starting from next season. Sky Sports has had a major shake-up to its sports offerings by expanding to 10 channels, including Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Football, as each channel will be tailored to an individual sport. There will also be channels dedicated to cricket, goal and Formula…

Jason Collins remembered the sting he felt as a closeted athlete when teammates used homophobic slurs in the locker room. “It felt horrible,” he said. After becoming the first active NBA player to come out as gay in 2013, Collins has devoted himself to helping make sports a more open and welcoming environment. Now retired, he has become an ambassador for LGBT acceptance in sports, speaking at various team events,…

Media playback is not supported on this device Konta into quarter-finals with Garcia win Britain will have men’s and women’s quarter-finalists at Wimbledon for the first time since 1973 after wins for Andy Murray and Johanna Konta. Sixth seed Konta beat France’s Caroline Garcia 7-6 (7-3) 4-6 6-4 on Court One to become the first British woman to reach the last eight since 1984. Defending champion and top seed Murray…

As if Detroit sports fans weren’t already down in the dumps, we twist the knife a little deeper. Might the Lions have the best chance at Detroit’s next championship? Sobering thought, right? We’re here to talk about something equally depressing: All the money that the Detroit organizations are doling out on players who aren’t even with the respective teams anymore. We’re talking “dead money.” In technical terms, defined aptly by…

For the CBS poll, each FBS school was rated in football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball, along with two “wild cards”, which were the most successful spectator sports among the school.

SKY SPORTS will have a dedicated Premier League channel from next season – allowing for a CHEAPER subscription. The broadcasting giants today announced their revamped package, which begins on July 18. Sky Sports are revamping their current package from July 18 Sky Sports’ new package will allow viewers to watch the Premier League for 60p a day Sky Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be scrapped in favour…

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Nicole Sapstead says new research on the impact of doping stories is “worrying” Sport in the UK is “at a critical point in the fight against doping”, according to UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) chief executive Nicole Sapstead. In March Sapstead gave evidence in parliament over doping in sport. And earlier this year Ukad said drug use at every level of sport is “fast becoming a crisis”. “Unless action is stepped up…

Almost half the country believes drug-taking is rife in sport, according to “alarming” new research commissioned by UK Anti-Doping. The chief executive of UKAD, Nicole Sapstead, last night warned the industry was at a “critical” juncture after a survey of 2,000 British adults exposed a crisis of confidence spawned by some of the biggest scandals of recent years. The results of last month’s poll, published today to mark the start…

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Inside sports business There has been justifiable concern about the city of Seattle negotiating the best deal possible when it comes to a private company renovating KeyArena for NBA and NHL teams. After all, the city is in a unique position, with two groups offering to build a modern winter sports venue with private funds. Most cities never have one group offer that, let alone two, as with Oak View…

Almost half the country believes drug-taking is rife in sport, according to “alarming” new research commissioned by UK Anti-Doping. The chief executive of UKAD, Nicole Sapstead, last night warned the industry was at a “critical” juncture after a survey of 2,000 British adults exposed a crisis of confidence spawned by some of the biggest scandals of recent years. The results of last month’s poll, published today to mark the start…