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American Pharoah’s sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown since 1978 was selected the sports story of the year Thursday in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press. Eighty-two ballots were submitted from U.S. editors and news directors. Voters were asked to rank the top five sports stories of the year, with the first-place story receiving five points, the second-place story…

The power of pro sports, in all forms, may reach its peak during the gift-giving holidays. Not just season tickets or big-screen televisions to watch games. Not just Red Zone packages or the latest Madden video game. Not just the jerseys of hometown stars or online subscriptions for fantasy league tips. Not just game-worn memorabilia or a framed photo of the ballpark where you want your ashes scattered someday. How…

(Reuters Health) – There is greater awareness of the dangers of hazing, but hazing itself is still common in U.S. youth and collegiate sports, and many involved may not recognize hazing actions when they see them, according to a research review. Hazing, or any humiliating or dangerous activity expected of a student who belongs to a group, regardless of his or her willingness to participate, is remarkably common in sports,…

American Pharoah’s sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes for horse racing’s first Triple Crown since 1978 was selected the sports story of the year Thursday in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press. Eighty-two ballots were submitted from U.S. editors and news directors. Voters were asked to rank the top five sports stories of the year, with the first-place story receiving five points, the second-place story…

If you’ve been to the movies recently, you’ve probably seen a preview for Will Smith’s film, Concussion. In the movie, Smith portrays Dr. Bennet Omalu, the neuropathologist who first identified chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) in a retired star player for the National Football League. In social media, on the news, and now in a major motion picture, more people are talking about concussion and its long-term impact on professional athletes,…

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The power of pro sports, in all forms, may reach its peak during the gift-giving holidays. Not just season tickets or a big-screen televisions to watch games. Not just Red Zone packages or the latest Madden console game. Not just the jerseys of hometown stars or on-line subscriptions for fantasy league tips. Not just game-worn memorabilia or a framed photo of the ballpark where you want your ashes scattered someday….

The Deadspin staff pick their favorite sports moments from 2015, and explain what made them so special. Here they are. Stephen Curry’s Existence Two years ago, Steph Curry’s defining performance was his 54-point strike in Madison Square Garden, but in 2015 there was no comparable moment. Sure, he was named the MVP while leading the Warriors to the NBA title—and looks to be even better this season—but there was no…

Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Thursday: – – – – SOCCER Van Gaal in need of cheer, Hiddink back at Chelsea LONDON – Seasonal cheer has been scarce for Louis van Gaal after a six-match winless sequence for his Manchester United side intensified rumours that he will be sacked and Stoke City are unlikely to be offering any solace on Saturday. (SOCCER-ENGLAND/ (PREVIEW), moved, by Martyn Herman, 400…

Online fantasy sports contests offered by FanDuel and DraftKings “clearly constitute gambling” and are illegal under state law, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in an opinion issued Wednesday. Madigan’s 15-page opinion noted that the criminal code “prohibits the playing of both “games of chance or skill for money.’” “Participants (in the online fantasy leagues) must pay an entry fee or buy-in amount in order to win a prize. Consequently,…

The Deadspin staff pick their favorite sports moments from 2015, and explain what made them so special. Here they are. Stephen Curry’s Existence Two years ago, Steph Curry’s defining performance was his 54-point strike in Madison Square Garden, but in 2015 there was no comparable moment. Sure, he was named the MVP while leading the Warriors to the NBA title—and looks to be even better this season—but there was no…

Daily fantasy sports companies were dealt another blow Wednesday with a ruling by the attorney general in Illinois.(Photo: Stephan Savoia, AP) The Illinois Attorney General has decided that DraftKings and FanDuel are conducting illegal gambling operations in that state and wants the companies to shut down there unless and until the state legislature legalizes them. The opinion was issued Wednesday by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, striking another gut punch to…

The Deadspin staff pick their favorite sports moments from 2015, and explain what made them so special. Here they are. Stephen Curry’s Existence Two years ago, Steph Curry’s defining performance was his 54-point strike in Madison Square Garden, but in 2015 there was no comparable moment. Sure, he was named the MVP while leading the Warriors to the NBA title—and looks to be even better this season—but there was no…

Design This will come as a surprise to exactly no one, but the 360 Sport feels like a cheaper, slightly more rugged take on the standard edition. “Feels like” are the key words here; I naturally (and foolishly) assumed that the more athletic version of the 360 would be more adept at handling dust and water. Sorry: The 360 Sport has an IP67 rating just like the original, meaning it’s…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Louis van Gaal: Staying or going? The Sun report on Louis van Gaal’s future at Manchester United Jose Mourinho’s agent denies a deal has been agreed for the former Chelsea boss to replace Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. (Globoesporte – in Portuguese) Van Gaal is getting closer to the sack, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spending…

It’s Christmas Eve in Carrington and darkness has descended While for others long since home, their working day has ended, A man sits down he’s deep in thought, his coat says “LVG” For him so much to ponder, is it time for 4-3-3? People say it’s crisis point, that things have all gone wrong He feels that he can turn it round, he’s resolute and strong. A career that has…

Spencer high school’s Austin Roberts, top left, wrestles in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Roberts died after collapsing at a tournament in northwest Iowa. He died Saturday, Dec. 19, at Spencer Hospital.(Photo: Jeff Budlong/Sioux City Journal/AP) SPENCER, Ia. – The two high school athlete deaths in Iowa in the last two-plus weeks are far from the national norm. Woodward-Granger junior basketball player Drew Jacobson and Spencer senior wrestler Austin Roberts collapsed during their…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Louis van Gaal: Staying or going? The Sun report on Louis van Gaal’s future at Manchester United Jose Mourinho’s agent denies a deal has been agreed for the former Chelsea boss to replace Louis van Gaal at Manchester United. (Globoesporte – in Portuguese) Van Gaal is getting closer to the sack, with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward spending…

If you have an iPhone, you can still pair the phone to the watch,  receive notifications from your smartphone, and use the built-in Moto Body Running app on the watch. And you’ll still see your daily activity data on the sport-specific watch face. But the only way, currently, to see your workout data is to view it on the watch itself, with no options for sharing the data to…