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Speedskater Is Poised to Upend Rule of Sports’ Highest Court – New York Times
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Fifa: Ex-general secretary Jerome Valcke banned for 12 years – BBC News
Valcke became secretary-general at Fifa in 2007 Fifa has banned its former secretary-general Jerome Valcke from all football-related activity for 12 years. The governing body’s independent ethics committee also fined the 55-year-old 100,000 Swiss francs (£70,800) after it investigated allegations of misconduct relating to sales of World Cup tickets. During the inquiry, other acts of potential misconduct arose concerning travel expenses and regulations. Valcke’s lawyer said his client had done…
Cam Newton sports “I win my way” T-shirt – NBCSports.com
AP In an Instagram message thanking the fans for a memorable 2015 season, Panthers quarterback Cam Newton wears a T-shirt that declares, “I win my way.” The text accompanying the photo reiterates Cam’s “my way” mantra: “I am not perfect and I will make mistakes but I will continue to work on improving each day trying to perfect all my imperfection. Pursuing greatness is my commitment, and I will continue to be…
Sports Illustrated’s top 40 NFL free agents do not include Eagles’ Sam Bradford – NJ.com
Sports Illustrated just doesn’t like Eagles‘ quarterback Sam Bradford. One week after listing him as the most unattractive quarterback in the league, the national magazine dissed Bradford again. In the Feb. 15-22 double issue, the magazine’s Andy Benoit lists the top 40 free-agents-to-be in the NFL and Bradford did not make the list. The only quarterback, on the list is Washington Redskins’ Kirk Cousins. In his synopsis of Cousins, Benoit takes…
The 10 biggest villains in Arizona sports – azcentral.com
Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) and Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) embrace at the start of their NBA game Friday Nov. 6, 2015 in Phoenix, Ariz. Markieff was booed on introductions and when he touched the ball during the course of the game.(Photo: David Kadlubowski/azcentral sports) Every sports town has its heroes. The Valley has Larry Fitzgerald, Paul Goldschmidt and Shane Doan. And of course, we can’t forget about…
Speedskater Is Poised to Upend Rule of Sports’ Highest Court – New York Times
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Thursday’s Sports in Brief – Washington Post
The U.S. Olympic Committee will hire two infectious disease specialists to advise potential Olympians who are worried about the Zika outbreak in Brazil. USOC CEO Scott Blackmun sent a letter to all possible Olympians, acknowledging the growing worries over the virus. “I know that the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil is of concern to many of you,” Blackmun wrote. “I want to emphasize that it is to us, as well,…
Runkeeper bought by Asics in latest sports brand app acquisition – The Guardian
Japanese trainer and sportswear manufacturer Asics has bought the popular running app Runkeeper, making it the latest in a string of fitness app purchases by sporting-goods manufacturers. The app, which has over 33 million users worldwide, is available for the iPhone and Android, with smartwatch apps and links to other fitness tracking apps and platforms. Runkeeper was set up in 2008 and quickly became one of the most successful running…
Posted about 5 hours ago – Seahawks.com
https://twitter.com/Seahawks/status/697644523657166848 Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett capped the best year of his NFL career by being named the Male Sports Star of the Year at the 81st annual MTR Western Seattle Sports Star of the Year awards show Wednesday night. Bennett, who had a career-high 10.0 sacks in 2015 and earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time, is the fourth straight Seahawks player to earn the honor. Bennett began…
Bickley: Markieff Morris, the Valley’s top sports villain – azcentral.com
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Speedskater Is Poised to Upend Rule of Sports’ Highest Court – New York Times
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Bickley: Markieff Morris, the Valley’s top sports villain – azcentral.com
Suns forward Markieff Morris (11) looks for an opening past Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant (39) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center.(Photo: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Markieff Morris is more than just a hot-blooded, ill-tempered basketball player. He’s the greatest in-house villain in Valley sports history. The latest outburst from the beleaguered Suns forward occurred during Wednesday’s loss to the Golden State Warriors, when Morris shoved teammate Archie…
Sports Authority could find freedom to change in bankruptcy protection – The Denver Post
The fourth-largest U.S. sporting goods chain is headed for bankruptcy, a reversal of fortune analysts blame on Sports Authority’s staggering debt and the retailer’s failure to adapt to changing consumer tastes. The Englewood-based retailer is nearing the end of a 30-day grace period on a $21 million interest payment it skipped in January. Failure to pay by Valentine’s Day would trigger a default on its $343 million of subordinated debt….
Fantasy Sports Are No Game of Skill, I Would Know I Served Time for Gambling – LawNewz (blog)
At the age of 24, Joseph N. Gagliano coordinated the ASU basketball point shaving scandal, still one of the largest scams in sports history. He is the author of No Grey Areas (Rebel Publishing, 2016). He wrote this editorial for LawNewz.com Whenever money or benefits can be had, especially when it is contingent upon individual performance, there is a solid chance that corruption is not too far away. The days…
Former UFC champion Kevin Randleman passes away at 44 – FOXSports.com
Former UFC heavyweight champion and two-time NCAA champion wrestler Kevin Randleman has died at age 44. Sources told FOX Sports on Thursday that Randleman had been admitted to a San Diego hospital for pneumonia and later passed away due to heart failure. He had been living in Las Vegas. Long before he was one of the most feared men in the Octagon, Randleman was already a legend on the mats…
Why Sports Authority is headed for bankruptcy – The Denver Post
The fourth-largest U.S. sporting goods chain is headed for bankruptcy, a reversal of fortune analysts blame on Sports Authority’s staggering debt and the retailer’s failure to adapt to changing consumer tastes. The Englewood-based retailer is nearing the end of a 30-day grace period on a $21 million interest payment it skipped in January. Failure to pay by Valentine’s Day would trigger a default on its $343 million of subordinated debt….
Athletics doping: Kenya misses Wada deadline – BBC News
Media playback is not supported on this device ‘Doping commonplace in Kenyan athletics’ Kenya has missed a deadline to prove to the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) it is tackling cheating in athletics. It comes after a spate of positive drugs tests among the country’s athletes and fresh allegations of corruption. Kenya has not been able to provide the assurances Wada is seeking and will be placed on a ‘watch-list’ of…
Jeff Gordon Takes The Driver’s Seat In Fox Sports’ Daytona 500 Coverage – Forbes
A 56-Year-Old Model Will Appear in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue – Fortune
Among the conventional model-types we’re used to seeing in Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit issue will be one woman who stands out—56-year-old plus-size model, Nicola Griffin. Though she won’t appear in the official editorial pages of the magazine, she’ll take up one page of a three-page ad buy by Swimsuits for All, a company that describes itself as “the leader in swimwear for curvy women,” particularly between sizes 10 and 34….
Ashley Graham brings full-figured curves to ‘Sports Illustrated’ – USA TODAY
‘Sports Illustrated’ is known for one body type gracing its pages but that stereotype is slowly changing. Plus-size model, Ashley Graham, confirms she’ll be one of the magazine’s 2016 swimsuit rookies. Keleigh Nealon (@keleighnealon) has the story! Buzz60