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KENT, Ohio – Kent State spends less on sports than most of its Mid-American Conference counterparts in Ohio, but the athletic department still needs substantial help from student fees and other non-athletic university sources to pay the bills. School subsidies, including student fees and direct institutional support to the athletic department totaled $19 million in 2013-14. This money covered 78 percent of the cost for intercollegiate sports, amounting to $750…

It’s not just traditional sports that have to worry about performance-enhancing drugs. In the wake of an ongoing controversy surrounding the abuse of Adderall by e-sports players, the Electronic Sports League has said that it will introduce policies to keep drugs out of virtual sports. “We were all on Adderall.” There are no details yet on how that might work, but the group tells Motherboard that it has “taken…

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MMA is a violent sport, and not always in the most sublime way. On Tuesday night, HBO’s “Real Sports” probed that idea in harrowing fashion, as journalist David Scott presented a feature on the strong and septic presence of domestic violence in mixed martial arts. Anchored by a sit-down interview with Christy Mack in which she details her horrific beating at the hands of ex-boyfriend War Machine, the piece wasn’t…

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A blind 26-year-old has found success in the most unlikely of places. England’s Lee Hoy began training in MMA when he was 24 to learn self-defense, but he quickly fell in love with the sport and now competes against sighted opponents. “I’m a totally changed person because of the sport,” Hoy told the Shields Gazette. “I can walk the streets with my head high.” Hoy has been blind since birth due to…

News Sports Life Money Tech Travel Opinion Settings Full Forecast Crosswords Your Take Investigations Video Stocks Apps Best-Selling Books Classifieds College Corrections Interactives Newsletters Photo Galleries Portfolio Tracker Scores Race Together Video Network Web to Watch Your Take Newsstand Audio Search User Get the news Log In or Subscribe to skip 157 Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about BASE jumper’s death…

It’s not just traditional sports that have to worry about performance-enhancing drugs. In the wake of an ongoing controversy surrounding the abuse of Adderall by e-sports players, the Electronic Sports League has said that it will introduce policies to keep drugs out of virtual sports. “We were all on Adderall.” There are no details yet on how that might work, but the group tells Motherboard that it has “taken…

Charlie Dixon, a programming executive with experience at both NBC News and ESPN, is set to join Fox Sports as executive vice president of content and production at sports-cable outlets Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2, according to a person familiar with the situation. Dixon is the first hire made by Jamie Horowitz, the TV executive who joined Fox Sports as president of Fox Sports National Networks in May….

A few days after Rise Against performed at the House of Blues in Chicago in December Tim McIlrath – lead singer of the punk rock band — was at his hotel in Dallas, watching ESPN on a mute TV when his band’s name appeared on the scroll at the bottom of the screen. “Oh (shoot),” McIlrath thought to himself. “That’s not good.” Blackhawks’ goalie Corey Crawford had injured his foot…

MMA is a violent sport, and not always in the most sublime way. On Tuesday night, HBO’s “Real Sports” probed that idea in harrowing fashion, as journalist David Scott presented a feature on the strong and septic presence of domestic violence in mixed martial arts. Anchored by a sit-down interview with Christy Mack in which she details her horrific beating at the hands of ex-boyfriend War Machine, the piece wasn’t…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Manchester City are prepared to pay a British record £60m to sign attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 24, from Wolfsburg. (Daily Mirror)  Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 33, says his future is in his agent’s hands amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United. (Sky…

by VH1 3h ago By Brenden Gallagher Every film genre has its clichés. What would a romcom be without a meet-cute and a sassy best friend dispensing advice over a latté? What would a horror film be without sudden power outages and phones that have conveniently lost service? The difference between sports movies and most other film genres, however, is that sports movies aren’t just filled with clichés, they’re defined…

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MMA is a violent sport, and not always in the most sublime way. On Tuesday night, HBO’s “Real Sports” probed that idea in harrowing fashion, as journalist David Scott presented a feature on the strong and septic presence of domestic violence in mixed martial arts. Anchored by a sit-down interview with Christy Mack in which she details her horrific beating at the hands of ex-boyfriend War Machine, the piece wasn’t…

The power of Taylor Swift is no laughing matter, just ask Patrick Kane. The 26-year-old winger, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks clinch the Stanley Cup earlier this summer, reminisced about his rookie season with then-coach Denis Savard during the team’s fan convention this past Saturday. While Kane has certainly come a long way since his days a first-year pro, Savard shared the “Bad Blood” singer did get the better of…

For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Manchester City are prepared to pay a British record £60m to sign attacking midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 24, from Wolfsburg. (Daily Mirror)  Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 33, says his future is in his agent’s hands amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United. (Sky…

0 Shares Print Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller has a new base for his horse racing aspirations, and he will try to bring some of the modern training techniques that helped him to the top of his sport over to the Sport of Kings. Miller, who won gold in the men’s super combined event in alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Games, said Tuesday that he has finalized the purchase…

Gold Cup: Goalkeeper gaffe key in U.S. loss Jamaica stuns the United States with a pair of first-half goals, one off a blunder by goalkeeper Brad Guzan, and holds on for a 2-1 victory in the Gold Cup semifinals that deals the Americans their biggest upset defeat. The Americans had played in five straight Gold Cup finals. Andy Furillo: A’s fans won’t celebrate anniversary of big trade A week from…

The University of Michigan’s new apparel deal with Nike is the most valuable in college sports. It’s runs from August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2027, with an option for Michigan to sign a four-year extension through 2031. Value: $122.32 million (without option, including $12 million upfront), $169 million with option. The deal with Nike represents a 37% increase annually compared with the $82 million, 10-year deal the school currently has…