Jolly Sport: мая 2018

четверг, 3 мая 2018 г.

Caster Semenya's backers prepare for battle at CAS

MONACO (AP) -- Track and field authorities in South Africa say they are prepared to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to challenge new rules that could sideline women with high natural testosterone levels from middle-distance races....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:06 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2vLH2X7

North and South Korea combine teams at table tennis worlds

HALMSTAD, Sweden (AP) -- Ping pong diplomacy is working for North and South Korea, who have combined their women's teams at the table tennis world championships....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:39 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JLdQBJ

Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open

MADRID (AP) -- Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Madrid Open, saying she wasn't ready to compete....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:39 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FEMyKO

High-scoring top lines dominating best defenders in playoffs

Each time Boston's top line jumps over the boards, the Tampa Bay Lightning are on red alert....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:34 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FDRRtS

Rookies Fultz, Tatum having different playoff experiences

BOSTON (AP) -- When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:27 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jnffDj

среда, 2 мая 2018 г.

Trout, Pujols, Upton HRs power Angels' 10-7 win over Orioles

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Albert Pujols is closing in fast on his 3,000th hit, and his fellow Los Angeles Angels are gathering momentum right along with him....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HKsInt

Warriors' shooters deal with off-nights in different ways

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- When Stephen Curry's shot needs a little something, he dives into "The Menu." Warriors teammate Klay Thompson might put up a few extra shots after an off night. If Kevin Durant is trying to rediscover his rhythm, he does some studying that usually means watching his made shots....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:23 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rhOwLR

Rookies Fultz, Tatum having different playoff experiences

BOSTON (AP) -- When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:05 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KsosGR

Paxton strikes out MLB-high 16, but A's beat Mariners 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) -- Among his variety of pitches, James Paxton discovered quickly he needed only one. His fastball was so overpowering that even though Oakland Athletics batters knew it was coming, they couldn't catch up....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:52 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2w7UG6T

Trout, Pujols, Upton HRs power Angels' 10-7 win over Orioles

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Albert Pujols reached 2,998 career hits with a home run and a double, and Justin Upton hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 10-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:37 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jqPJNo

Paxton strikes out MLB-high 16, but A's beat Mariners 3-2

SEATTLE (AP) -- James Paxton struck out a major league-high 16 in seven dominant innings, but the Seattle bullpen blew a late lead and the Oakland Athletics rallied past the Mariners 3-2 Wednesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:53 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1woNLPj

Severino hurls shutout, Stanton powers Yanks past Astros 4-0

HOUSTON (AP) -- Luis Severino pitched a five-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts for his first career complete game, Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees beat the World Series champion Houston Astros 4-0 for the second consecutive night Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/QEcMnQ

Ingles career night leads Jazz over Rockets 116-108

HOUSTON (AP) -- Joe Ingles scored a career-high 27 points and the Utah Jazz squandered a huge early lead before using a big fourth quarter to regain control and beat the Houston Rockets 116-108 on Wednesday night and tie the Western Conference semifinals at 1-1....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KnpxzB

Lightning strike quickly, beat Bruins 4-1, lead series 2-1

BOSTON (AP) -- Between the birth of his first child in Tampa Bay and Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston, Yanni Gourde squeezed in what could be his last nap for a while....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KwsNc7

Mets' Frazier wants meeting with Manfred over strike zone

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets third baseman Todd Frazier is asking for a meeting with baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred over his growing frustration with the way umpires are calling balls and strikes....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:54 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jsfa0Z

Lightning strike quickly, beat Bruins 4-1, lead series 2-1

BOSTON (AP) -- Ondrej Palat scored twice in the first 3:19 of the game, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Wednesday night to open a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:59 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2nCzCff

Bruins, Flames going to China as NHL continues outreach

The NHL is staging more exhibition games in China this fall, hoping to make further inroads in establishing hockey as a sport in the world's most populous nation....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:07 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KwAwH5

Capitals forward Tom Wilson suspended 3 games

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL suspended Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson three games on Wednesday for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh's Zach Aston-Reese....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:50 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HL1j4u

Suns hire Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as new head coach

PHOENIX (AP) -- The Phoenix Suns have hired Utah Jazz assistant Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:31 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JFAoE3

Diamond trouble: Cespedes snaps glitzy chain sliding into 2B

NEW YORK (AP) -- Yoenis Cepsedes left it all on the diamond Wednesday night - or at least, probably several thousand dollars' worth....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:19 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FC0o0v

Broncos WR Emmanuel Sanders energized by offseason moves

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) -- When Emmanuel Sanders returned from vacation to start the Denver Broncos' offseason training program, he went straight to the team store and loved what he saw....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:26 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rfx0IX

Celtics' Brown 1 of many injuries impacting NBA playoffs

Injuries are having a major impact on the NBA playoffs....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:51 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1IUmWsx

AP source: DU's Jim Montgomery is next coach of Dallas Stars

DENVER (AP) -- The Dallas Stars reached into the collegiate ranks to find their new head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:34 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FBajDF

Tennis umpire says he was fired for discrimination complaint

NEW YORK (AP) -- A black former tennis umpire said in a lawsuit that he was forced out of the sport because he complained about racial bias, including that another umpire called him a "monkey," allegations that the United States Tennis Association denied....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:21 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HO0pQW

AP source: DU's Jim Montgomery is next coach of Dallas Stars

DENVER (AP) -- A person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Dallas Stars will hire the University of Denver's Jim Montgomery to be their next head coach....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:38 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rf3VMU

Woods ready to return to work at Quail Hollow

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Tiger Woods spent three months working toward one week in April....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:33 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2pbeOfG

Tennis umpire says he was fired for discrimination complaint

NEW YORK (AP) -- A former black tennis umpire says in a lawsuit that he was forced out of the sport because he complained about racial discrimination....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rg7jr3

F1 seeking to hold race in Miami starting in 2019

Formula One announced Wednesday it wants to stage a street race in Miami starting in 2019 and the city commission has scheduled a vote next week on a proposal to formalize plans for a 10-year deal....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:25 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FDo5p1

FANTASY PLAYS: Top NFL rookies; Guerrero's MLB outlook

Now that the NFL draft is complete, a ranking of the top rookies for fantasy football this season beckons....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FBN4JE

Liverpool reaches CL final despite 4-2 loss at Roma

ROME (AP) -- Liverpool advanced to its first Champions League final in more than a decade despite a 4-2 loss at Roma on Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:42 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JNx35K

Encarnacion, Kluber lead Indians past Rangers 12-4

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Edwin Encarnacion homered three times and drove in six runs, helping Corey Kluber and the Cleveland Indians beat the Texas Rangers 12-4 on Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:10 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rVXdLf

Martinez uses arm, bat to help Cardinals down White Sox 3-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Carlos Martinez hit his first major league home run and also threw 7 1-3 effective innings to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:04 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KwDFqu

Nova's Wright fetes hoops title with pope-pourri of events

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Jay Wright had some time to chat before he met with Michelle Obama. The former first lady was in Philadelphia for an education event and Wright was invited to give a speech. Wright and the Obamas go way back - to at least 2016 when President Barack Obama teased Villanova's coach as "the George Clooney of coaches" for his GQ style while winning a ...

from AP Top Sports News at 3:45 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Kw4FpO

Bruins, Flames going to China as NHL continues outreach

The NHL is going back to China for two exhibition games this fall between the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:55 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2IbmaNO

Bauer: Pitchers should be able to use substances on ball

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer believes baseball should allow pitchers to use sticky substances on the ball during games....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:15 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I88DXh

Baffert back at Kentucky Derby with another favorite

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Bob Baffert is back at the Kentucky Derby with early favorite Justify after watching the race from his sofa in Southern California last year....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:03 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FBS5lj

Baffert back at Kentucky Derby with another favorite

Study: Diversity remains low in sports news departments

The number of jobs held by people of color and women in sports departments at newspapers and websites has improved slightly but remains low, with most positions dominated by white males, according to a study released Wednesday....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I4L0z7

Study: Diversity remains low in sports news departments

Trainer Lukas savoring first Kentucky Derby berth since 2015

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The smile on D. Wayne Lukas' face shows how much he still loves what he's doing....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:58 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FAwERL

Unsigned safety Reid files collusion grievance against NFL

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NFL players' union says former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid filed a grievance against the league, alleging that he remains unsigned as a result of collusion by owners....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:36 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2jorCij

Unsigned safety Reid files collusion grievance against NFL

F1 seeking to hold race in Miami starting in 2019

Unsigned safety Reid files collusion grievance against NFL

F1 seeking to hold race in Miami starting in 2019

Formula One has announced plans for a street race in Miami starting in 2019....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:38 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FCmdNl

NHL taking a look at Wilson hit on Pittsburgh's Aston-Reese

NEW YORK (AP) -- The NHL is taking a look at a hit by Washington forward Tom Wilson that left Pittsburgh's Zach Aston-Reese with a broken jaw and a concussion....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:00 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2w3DsYD

Russian Olympic Committee president Zhukov to step down

MOSCOW (AP) -- The head of the Russian Olympic Committee is stepping down from his post, three months after athletes from his country were forced to compete at the Pyeongchang Games as neutral athletes....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:26 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FAKQdk

NCAA VP for hoops Gavitt meeting with coach about reform

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) -- Dan Gavitt, the NCAA's vice president of men's basketball, will be making the rounds this month, bouncing from conference meeting to conference meeting, talking with coaches and athletic directors about reforming college hoops....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:01 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I4dUz9

вторник, 1 мая 2018 г.

Swing away: Swatting puck out of midair not uncommon or easy

Like he does with so many things, Sidney Crosby makes it look easy....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:40 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2KwKvw6

Viewers see vulnerable Serena Williams in 5-part TV series

The first episode of "Being Serena," a five-part documentary series on HBO about Serena Williams, closes with the tennis great in a hospital bed, about to have a C-section....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:40 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JKAfiF

Stephen Curry returns to score 28, Warriors beat Pelicans

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- Stephen Curry came off the bench to score 28 points in a triumphant return from a knee injury and nearly six weeks off, and the Golden State Warriors held off Anthony Davis and the pesky New Orleans Pelicans for a 121-116 win Tuesday night to go ahead 2-0 in the Western Conference semifinals....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:22 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1ylS1jX

Soroka wins MLB debut, pitches baby Braves past Mets 3-2

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mike Soroka's family and friends came all the way from Western Canada to see his major league debut Tuesday night. Even still, the last thing he wanted to do was look up at them in the stands....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:20 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rdsxGH

Ovechkin's late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have spent their entire careers chasing the Pittsburgh Penguins and shouldering their own franchise's onerous history of playoff failures....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:00 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/17ofu8h

Jets overcome 3-goal deficit and soar past Predators 7-4

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) -- Blake Wheeler scored on the power play with 4:59 to play and the Winnipeg Jets roared back from an early 3-0 deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 7-4 on Tuesday night and grab a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:28 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HG78R0

Ovechkin's late goal lifts Capitals by Penguins 4-3

PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Alex Ovechkin knocked his own rebound out of midair and by Matt Murray with 1:07 remaining to lift the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory on Tuesday night in Game 3 of their increasingly testy Eastern Conference semifinal series with Pittsburgh....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:46 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2iGtH9N

Soroka wins MLB debut, pitches baby Braves past Mets 3-2

NEW YORK (AP) -- Mike Soroka pitched six impressive innings to win his major league debut for Atlanta, and the baby Braves hammered Noah Syndergaard at the outset of a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night....

from AP Top Sports News at 10:29 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1tjWlfa

Bauer starts Twitter spat for comments about Astros pitchers

HOUSTON (AP) -- Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer ignited a Twitter battle on Tuesday when he insinuated Houston Astros pitchers are using sticky substances to increase their spin rates....

from AP Top Sports News at 9:00 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2w12yY8

Mariners, A's to play next season's MLB opener in Japan

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners will play an opening two-game series in Tokyo on March 20 and 21, the fifth time Major League Baseball will start its season in Japan....

from AP Top Sports News at 8:05 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FwzuXH

Whiff of offense: Strikeouts top hits in month for 1st time

NEW YORK (AP) -- Baseball had a whiff of offense in the air during a cold and wet April....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rfNTCJ

Jazz try to slow Harden in Game 2 after Game 1 rout

HOUSTON (AP) -- No one on the Utah Jazz is using the word "stop" when referring to what they'll try to do to James Harden in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals on Wednesday night after the Houston Rockets' star scored 41 points in a Game 1 rout....

from AP Top Sports News at 7:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2odX7R4

Braves call up another top prospect; Soroka to debut vs Mets

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves just keep getting younger....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:42 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HNcWnt

Russ Brandon resigns as Bills, Sabres president

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- Russ Brandon abruptly resigned his dual role as president of the NFL Buffalo Bills and NHL Buffalo Sabres after being confronted by the teams' owners regarding an inappropriate relationship with a female employee, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:24 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JJKIed

Column: Justin Thomas trying to make his bad golf better

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The question Justin Thomas faced seven months ago was how to follow a season that featured five PGA Tour victories, his first major championship, the FedEx Cup and all the awards that go along with the best year in golf....

from AP Top Sports News at 6:02 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HN8GEv

Whiff of offense: Strikeouts top hits in month for 1st time

NEW YORK (AP) -- Strikeouts exceeded hits during a full calendar month for the first time in the Major League Baseball history....

from AP Top Sports News at 5:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2Kw23bo

Defense says wide receiver hoped to be ex-girlfriend's hero

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Both sides in the first-degree murder trial of former Division III college football player William Riley Gaul agree that he killed his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend by firing through her bedroom window. ...

from AP Top Sports News at 5:00 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I8pXvt

AP source: Bills, Sabres president Brandon leaving teams

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) -- A person with direct knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that Buffalo Bills and Sabres president Russ Brandon is leaving his post in a major shake-up made by the teams' owners, Terry and Kim Pegula....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:48 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2JJIfAk

Tradition, tradition! Harvard-Yale play The Game at Fenway

BOSTON (AP) -- Yale football captain Kyle Mullen thought he would have one more chance to play in The Game at Harvard Stadium, a last trip to the century-old venue on the nearly 400-year-old campus for the 135th edition of the rivalry....

from AP Top Sports News at 4:33 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2zA8W5O

Tradition, tradition! Harvard-Yale play The Game at Fenway

Mariners, A's to play next season's MLB opener in Japan

Mariners, Athletics to play next season's opener in Japan

Patrick returns to Indy's famous oval for 1st time since 11

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danica Patrick's initial return to the storied oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was brief. One lap, not even up to speed....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:47 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HHy3vJ

Braves call up another top prospect; Soroka to debut vs Mets

NEW YORK (AP) -- The Atlanta Braves just keep getting younger....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:06 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2FwAX0r

Water temperature issue delays Patrick's practice at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Danica Patrick's highly anticipated return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been delayed....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:53 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rc0IxC

WNBA player makes strong move as full-time ESPN analyst

NEW YORK (AP) -- Chiney Ogwumike remembers her father always telling her and her sisters that every disappointment is a blessing....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:49 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I5RwoY

Gymnast sues Karolyis, other groups over team doctor's abuse

HOUSTON (AP) -- A former member of the U.S. national team is the latest gymnast to file suit over sexual abuse by imprisoned former sports doctor Larry Nassar....

from AP Top Sports News at 2:10 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HK7f9X

Grizzlies give Bickerstaff new deal, remove interim tag

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- The Memphis Grizzlies have decided to make J.B. Bickerstaff their next head coach, removing the interim tag from his title....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:39 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2w8HoYa

Gymnast sues Karolyis, other groups over team doctor's abuse

Trump honors Army's football team, jokes about space force

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump is honoring Army's football team at the White House and predicting the service branches of the military could have a new addition: the space force....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:20 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rcjqGf

Women's sports leagues band together with SheIS initiative

NEW YORK (AP) -- Women's sports leagues are banding together with a new initiative, SheIS....

from AP Top Sports News at 1:18 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HFwYo1

Baffert talks Derby, black cats in new AP podcast

Trainer Bob Baffert is feeling pretty good about the chances of his latest Kentucky Derby contender, Justify, despite the horse's lack of experience on the track....

from AP Top Sports News at 12:22 p.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2I8mQUf

Justify installed the early 3-1 favorite for Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Justify has been made the early 3-1 favorite for the Kentucky Derby, with Europe-based Mendelssohn the second choice in a full field of 20 horses....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:58 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/1ji0I5T

FANTASY PLAYS: Daily fantasy strategies for baseball, golf

The foundation of every strong daily fantasy baseball lineup starts at the pitcher slot. Starting pitchers are often the most expensive and projected to earn the most points on any given day, making it the most important lineup decision for daily fantasy players....

from AP Top Sports News at 11:35 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2HJBWfk

Column: Payne's influence on American sports is undeniable

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) -- Billy Payne is pondering the next chapter in his life....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:13 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rbBsrr

Women's sports leagues band together with SheIS initiative

NEW YORK (AP) -- Women's sports leagues are banding together for the first time with a new initiative - SheIS....

from AP Top Sports News at 3:02 a.m. EDT https://ift.tt/2rbTFWP

четверг, 3 мая 2018 г.

среда, 2 мая 2018 г.

вторник, 1 мая 2018 г.

четверг, 3 мая 2018 г.

среда, 2 мая 2018 г.

вторник, 1 мая 2018 г.