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Exclusive: Sports gambling contributed to ex-Cowboys RB Joseph Randle’s release – Dallas Morning News (blog)

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Randle was arrested again in February 2015 in his hometown of Wichita, Kan., where police responded to a domestic violence call from his hotel room. Randle said the incident stemmed from an argument with his ex-girlfriend, Dalia Jacobs, who is the mother of his toddler son. Randle was cited for marijuana possession, but the drug charge was later dropped. In April, Kansas authorities said there was a lack of evidence…

School joins ‘clean sport’ anti-doping scheme – BBC News

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption The warnings against banned substances have now reached school sport A school in Somerset has signed up for an anti-sports-doping accreditation scheme, the first time a school in the UK has sought this official “clean sport” status. UK Anti-Doping ensures sports bodies comply with international anti-doping regulations. It now offers accreditation to sports played in schools and universities. The head of sport at…

Manfred, Goodell can’t be trusted to protect their own sports – New York Post

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multimillion-dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have a…

Exclusive: Sports gambling contributed to ex-Cowboys RB Joseph Randle’s release – Dallas Morning News (blog)

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Randle was arrested again in February 2015 in his hometown of Wichita, Kan., where police responded to a domestic violence call from his hotel room. Randle said the incident stemmed from an argument with his ex-girlfriend, Dalia Jacobs, who is the mother of his toddler son. Randle was cited for marijuana possession, but the drug charge was later dropped. In April, Kansas authorities said there was a lack of evidence…

School joins ‘clean sport’ anti-doping scheme – BBC News

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption The warnings against banned substances have now reached school sport A school in Somerset has signed up for an anti-sports-doping accreditation scheme, the first time a school in the UK has sought this official “clean sport” status. UK Anti-Doping ensures sports bodies comply with international anti-doping regulations. It now offers accreditation to sports played in schools and universities. The head of sport at…

Manfred, Goodell can’t be trusted to protect their own sports – New York Post

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multimillion-dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have a…

Construction Underway On Giant Indoor Sports Facility In Attleboro – CBS Local

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

ATTLEBORO (CBS) – Construction is underway in Attleboro on what could become the state’s largest privately funded sports complex. WBZ business reporter Jeff Brown says developers think this is the next big thing. It’s more than 100 acres that has long sat unused in Attleboro where investors from 5 Capital Management envision a giant indoor sports facility, soon to be known as New England Sports Village. Youth sports are an…

Hawks’ Al Horford expanding his game as free agency looms – Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

View photo . Al Horford has expanded the range on his jump shot. (NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA’s star-studded free-agent class this summer could include LeBron James and Kevin Durant, yet Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford is confident he won’t get lost in the crowd. The nine-year veteran has had a solid career, averaging 14.3 points and nine rebounds per game. Yet he hasn’t stopped expanding his game….

Manfred, Goodell can’t be trusted to protect their own sports – New York Post

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multimillion-dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have a…

School joins ‘clean sport’ anti-doping scheme – BBC News

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption The warnings against banned substances have now reached school sport A school in Somerset has signed up for an anti-sports-doping accreditation scheme, the first time a school in the UK has sought this official “clean sport” status. UK Anti-Doping ensures sports bodies comply with international anti-doping regulations. It now offers accreditation to sports played in schools and universities. The head of sport at…

Hawks’ Al Horford expanding his game as free agency looms – Yahoo Sports

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

View photo . Al Horford has expanded the range on his jump shot. (NBAE via Getty Images) The NBA’s star-studded free-agent class this summer could include LeBron James and Kevin Durant, yet Atlanta Hawks big man Al Horford is confident he won’t get lost in the crowd. The nine-year veteran has had a solid career, averaging 14.3 points and nine rebounds per game. Yet he hasn’t stopped expanding his game….

Motorola’s 360 Sport Lets You Swipe While You Sweat – TechCrunch

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

In the slow march towards smarter everything, one specific space has been tough to take on: sports watches. No matter what anyone tells you, a very basic, very usable Garmin or Fitbit still beats smartwatches by a mile for usability and accuracy. However, products like the Motorola 360 Sport are quickly catching up. First the bad news: this isn’t quite the sports watch you’re looking for. It is basically a…

What time and when is The Great Sport Relief Bake Off episode 2 on TV? – Telegraph.co.uk

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Ed Balls Former Labour politician Ed Balls on the Bake Off Following Samantha Cameron’s triumph in the first episode, Mr Balls will have to roll up his sleeves to equal her brilliance. But the father of three, who was taught to cook by his mum, is no stranger in the kitchen and apparently bakes birthday cakes for his children. Among his creations are an edible iPad, a pirate ship, a…

Manfred, Goodell can’t be trusted to protect their own sports – New York Post

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multimillion-dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have a…

Motorola’s 360 Sport Lets You Swipe While You Sweat – TechCrunch

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

In the slow march towards smarter everything, one specific space has been tough to take on: sports watches. No matter what anyone tells you, a very basic, very usable Garmin or Fitbit still beats smartwatches by a mile for usability and accuracy. However, products like the Motorola 360 Sport are quickly catching up. First the bad news: this isn’t quite the sports watch you’re looking for. It is basically a…

Motorola’s 360 Sport Lets You Swipe While You Sweat – TechCrunch

Monday, February 01, 2016

In the slow march towards smarter everything, one specific space has been tough to take on: sports watches. No matter what anyone tells you, a very basic, very usable Garmin or Fitbit still beats smartwatches by a mile for usability and accuracy. However, products like the Motorola 360 Sport are quickly catching up. First the bad news: this isn’t quite the sports watch you’re looking for. It is basically a…

Manfred, Goodell can’t be trusted to protect their own sports – New York Post

Monday, February 01, 2016

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multi-million dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have…

Pep Guardiola: How Manchester City gatecrashed deadline day – BBC Sport

Monday, February 01, 2016

Media playback is not supported on this device Things fans do on transfer deadline day Saido Berahino was staying at West Brom (again) while Aston Villa were only confirming failed signings, rather than actual done deals. Stoke’s Peter Odemwingie had not appeared in Marseille’s car park and Premier League managers were lining up to tell BBC Sport they would not be adding to their squads. Despite a record £1bn being…

The Vertical Podcast with JJ Redick: The Blake Griffin situation – Yahoo Sports

Monday, February 01, 2016

The moment is finally here. The inaugural podcast of JJ Redick, the iconic and legendary college basketball player from Duke University and current starter for the Los Angeles Clippers. Redick addresses the Blake Griffin situation and has a very candid discussion with former teammate and friend Jared Dudley of the Washington Wizards. You’ll also hear Redick and Dudley discuss what things they think are overrated in this week’s “Four on…

Manfred, Goodell can’t be trusted to protect their own sports – New York Post

Monday, February 01, 2016

It’s an old Wall Street truism: “Bulls make money, bears make money, pigs get slaughtered.” Two months ago, TV was drowned in ads for FanDuel and DraftKings, obnoxious, can’t-lose, get-rich-fast sports betting come-ons starring young men. That avalanche coincided with a gold rush of multi-million dollar investors — pro sports leagues, their partner TV networks, teams and team owners, even the NFL players’ union — who didn’t seem to have…