Earl Lloyd, N.B.A.’s First Black Player, Dies at 86
Earl Lloyd, who became the first black player to appear in an N.B.A. game when he took the court for the Washington Capitols in October 1950, three and a half…
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Kingsford Charcoal, Of All Brands, Burns The NCAA With Hilarious Novelty Bag
So, it appears that the ever-political Kingsford charcoal brand has decided to pick a fight with the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Wait, what? Here’s a first: An endorsement targeting the…
Nico Rosberg leaves rivals trailing as Mercedes shows its hand
He lapped in one minute 22.792 seconds, a full 0.7 seconds quicker than the next best of Felipe Massa in the Williams. It was also over a second better than…
Google: Getting in the face of football’s 3.5 billion fans
A sea of yellow and gold stretches as far as the eye can see. The streets of Rome are lined with adoring football fans as the team bus winds its…
Kevin Durant Somewhat Recovers After Russell Westbrook Leaves Him Hanging
We all face adversity in life. – H/T SB Nation
Vanderbilt Coach Kevin Stallings Filmed Telling Player, ‘I’ll F*****g Kill You’
Sometimes coaches have to learn the hard way that if they don’t watch their language, somebody else will. Vanderbilt University men’s basketball coach Kevin Stallings was caught on camera profanely…
UCI wants to strip Tour winner Vincenzo Nibal’s Astana team of its race license
The world governing body said in a statement that an audit of the team, carried out by the Institute of Sport Sciences at the University of Lausanne (ISSUL), had given…
Chelsea’s new shirt deal worth ‘$62 million annually’
Financial details were undisclosed but English Premier League leaders Chelsea’s deal with the Yokohama Rubber Company is reportedly worth $62 million a year allowing the tire manufacturer to emblazon its…
‘Ben Hur on snow’: The high-octane sport of skijoring
Twelve horses line up in a start gate but the race is far from conventional. The race track is a snow-covered frozen lake and attached to each horse is a…
‘Ben Hur on snow’: The high-octane sport of skijoring
Twelve horses line up in a start gate but the race is far from conventional. The race track is a snow-covered frozen lake and attached to each horse is a…
Earl Lloyd, First Black Player In The NBA, Dead At 86
Earl Lloyd, the first black player in NBA history, died Thursday. He was 86. Lloyd’s alma mater, West Virginia State, confirmed the death. It did not provide details. – Lloyd,…
Another FIFA about-face: 2021 Confederations Cup not in Qatar
The tournament, which pits the champions of the six regional confederations, along with the hosts and current world champions, has until now been held in the World Cup host country…
Judge Overturns Suspension of Adrian Peterson
A Federal District Court judge overturned the suspension of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who argued that he was unfairly penalized by the N.F.L. The reversal was another setback…
Why FIFA Made Deal With Fox for 2026 Cup
TV Sports By RICHARD SANDOMIR When FIFA sold the 2026 World Cup rights in the United States to Fox Sports and Telemundo this month, the announcement came with few details…
Amid Veteran Rhetoric, Alex Rodriguez Returns to His Old Routine
On Baseball By TYLER KEPNER TAMPA, Fla. — If you never knew about the lies and the lawsuits, never knew all the ways Alex Rodriguez turned himself into one of…
Nevada To Allow Betting On Olympics For The First Time In Years
Come summer 2016, when the best of the best athletes climb podiums wearing gold, silver and bronze medals, Las Vegas gamblers could very well be counting their green. Nevada gambling…
Warren Moon: NFL Is ‘Finally’ Doing The Right Things With Concussion Policy
Though the words “concussion” and “NFL” rarely go together in a positive headline, Hall of Famer Warren Moon offered some words of encouragement for America’s most popular sports league. –…
LeBron James Not Happy Colleges Recruiting 10-Year-Old Son
LeBron James says there are colleges recruiting his 10-year-old son, and the superstar isn’t happy about it. – On Wednesday, before the Cavs hosted Golden State, James said his oldest…
Texas Sports Anchor Dale Hansen Delivers Stirring Anti-Racism Speech On Air
The Texas sports anchor who defended Michael Sam in a viral clip has delivered another rousing speech on air — this time, against racism. – H/T For The Win
Warren Moon: Marshawn Lynch ‘Isn’t A Dumb Kid’ When It Comes To The Media, Won’t Retire’
Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon enjoyed an illustrious 23-year professional career in both the CFL and NFL. A nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Moon helped dispel the preconceived notion…
Former Louisville Guard Chris Jones Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Sodomy Charges
DYLAN LOVAN, Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Former Louisville guard Chris Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of rape and sodomy, days after being dismissed from the team….
Andy Murray upset by teenager Borna Coric in Dubai
Few had given Coric much chance of winning the pair’s quarterfinal contest at the Dubai Championships, his last victory against a top-10 ranked player dating back to a historic win…
Here’s The Minnesota Timberwolves’ ‘Welcome Home’ Video For Kevin Garnett
After stints in Boston and Brooklyn, Kevin Garnett officially rejoined the first NBA team he ever played for on Wednesday. – Oh, and the Timberwolves destroyed the Washington Wizards, 97-77.
Horse heaven available — for $22.9m
Former FedEx CEO Ted Weise is selling his 50-acre equestrian estate in Florida, which includes scenic horse riding trails and a riding arena. Oh, and when you’ve dusted yourself down…
Craig Sager Is Finally Healthy And Returning To NBA Sidelines, Crazy Suits And All
Some good news for once: Craig Sager is finally healthy enough to return to work. The sartorial legend and occasional sideline reporter for TNT and TBS will return to the…
Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan makes history with first ever win
Appearing at the tournament for the first time, the war-torn country beat the Scots by one wicket with just three balls to sparesparking jubilant celebrations back home. Afghan batter Samiullah…
MotoGP: Marquez fastest in Sepang testing
Repsol Honda’s Marc Marquez blew away the winter cobwebs with a typically imperious blast around the track. The youngest-ever double world champion’s best lap of one minute 59.115 seconds was…
At the Very End, a Bad Night Turns Awful for Arsenal
LONDON — What next for England in the Champions League? The Premier League attracts players from all over the world, and the television revenue it receives makes other national leagues…
World Cup winner Cannavaro faces jail after swimming in his own pool
They said that Cannavaro hadn’t properly applied for planning permission for development of the house and surrounding grounds, which was seized by authorities. – The team, AFC Champions League winners…
At Packed Utah Women’s Gymnastics Meets, Marketing Earns High Scores
The Utah gymnast Baely Rowe competing on the beam in a meet against Stanford last Saturday at the Huntsman Center. It drew more than 15,000 spectators.” SALT LAKE CITY —…