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Ed Warner, the UK Athletics chairman, has called for the end of UK Sport’s “no compromise” approach, saying that “it has had its time” and that the relentless pursuit of Olympic medals should be replaced by a more nuanced policy, in which sports such as basketball are also funded for the positive impact they have on society. Warner suggested that a “fundamental review” into elite funding was also needed following the…

The Rams’ performance in their return to Los Angeles last season was anything but award-worthy. But a television production documenting their 2016 training camp is in line for possible honors. HBO’s “Hard Knocks: Training camp with the Los Angeles Rams” garnered four Sports Emmy nominations. The series was nominated for outstanding serialized sports documentary, outstanding camera work, outstanding music direction and outstanding post-produced audio/sound. Winners will be announced May 9….

ESPN and its sister networks led all of their competition in the nominations for the 38th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, securing 50 nods across 41 categories. In addition, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced that legendary sportscaster Brent Musburger would be honored at this year’s ceremony with the lifetime achievement award. “It has been another outstanding year for the sports television industry and the quality of this year’s…

Bracket Central Expert Picks Latest odds The five CBS Sports first-team All-Americans come from five different schools in five different leagues. Three are seniors. One is a sophomore. And one is a freshman who completely transformed a historically great program while his father became the most quotable college basketball dad in history. The second and third teams are similarly diverse. WATCH: Final Four picks And the reason we’re publishing these…

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Bracket Central Expert Picks Latest odds The five CBS Sports first-team All-Americans come from five different schools in five different leagues. Three are seniors. One is a sophomore. And one is a freshman who completely transformed a historically great program while his father became the most quotable college basketball dad in history. The second and third teams are similarly diverse. WATCH: Final Four picks And the reason we’re publishing these…

When facing the Zags, the first decision any defensive game-planner must make is how to defend the post—and particularly, how much attention to give 7’1″ Przemek Karnowski, because so much of their offense flows through him on the blocks. Gonzaga has run an average of 15.8 possessions per game through the post during the NCAA tournament and 10.0 per game through Karnowski, who’s personally generated 1.13 points per possession…

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The most important song in sports is not what you might think. It is not “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” It is not “We Are the Champions.” No, it is not even “Sandstorm” by Darude. It’s “All Star,” by Smash Mouth. There are All Stars in every sport. The lyrics, “Getcha game on, go play” can be applied in any sports situation. This song needs our respect. This…

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That was fast! Just a little over a month after the 2017 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue hit newsstands, the magazine debuted its first 2018 rookie. Brazil native Anne de Paula, who turns 22 this week, found out in a tear-jerking reveal on Tuesday that she’ll grace the pages of the iconic edition. Up Next See Gallery The model, who started working in the industry when she was only 14, was…

The Bruins notched a huge win Tuesday night, the NFL is changing some rules, and one of the NBA’s top prospects says he’s better than another. Lonzo Ball says ‘I’m better than’ fellow draft prospect Markelle Fultz: Lonzo Ball said he is a better player than Markelle Fultz, citing his ability to “lead a team better” than the Washington star. Ball and Fultz are widely considered to be the top…

US WOMEN’S HOCKEY BOYCOTT USA Hockey and the women’s national team reached an agreement to end a wage dispute and avoid a boycott of the world championships on home ice that would’ve been a black eye for the sport. Players and USA Hockey finalized the deal Tuesday night and announced it in a joint statement just three days before the tournament begins in Plymouth, Michigan. It’s a four-year agreement that…

US WOMEN’S HOCKEY BOYCOTT USA Hockey and the women’s national team reached an agreement to end a wage dispute and avoid a boycott of the world championships on home ice that would’ve been a black eye for the sport. Players and USA Hockey finalized the deal Tuesday night and announced it in a joint statement just three days before the tournament begins in Plymouth, Michigan. It’s a four-year agreement that…

10:41 PM ET Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that league ownership remains opposed to legalized sports betting because of integrity concerns, while also acknowledging that the regulatory framework in Nevada’s legal sports betting market could be “beneficial” when it comes to the Raiders eventually playing in Las Vegas. Owners voted 31-1 to approve the Raiders’ move from Oakland to Las Vegas,…

On Tuesday night, the Washington Wizards looked to be headed for a surprising defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers closed the third quarter by making 15 consecutive shots, and entered the final frame with a 13-point lead. And then … well, then John Wall happened. The Wizards point guard scored eight points, swiped three steals, and dished out two assists in the final frame, as…

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Four women in leadership positions with the Denver Broncos shared their experiences in professional sports Monday with Colorado State University students. The event was part of the Denver Broncos Sport Management Institute’s Women in Sports Industry Symposium, which partners the Broncos and CSU. Vice President of Community Development Cindy Kellogg, Director of Partnership Marketing Sandy Young, Manager of Community Development Liz Mannis and Manager of Partnership…

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Four women in leadership positions with the Denver Broncos shared their experiences in professional sports Monday with Colorado State University students. The event was part of the Denver Broncos Sport Management Institute’s Women in Sports Industry Symposium, which partners the Broncos and CSU. Vice President of Community Development Cindy Kellogg, Director of Partnership Marketing Sandy Young, Manager of Community Development Liz Mannis and Manager of Partnership…

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