IOC wants swift and tough punishment for doping offenders
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Wednesday demanded swift and tough sanctions for doping offenders — both athletes and their support staff — involved in a German-Austrian doping ring.
IOC wants new Japan member as soon as possible: Bach
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking to appoint a new member for Japan soon following the departure of Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) chief Tsunekazu Takeda from the global ruling body, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Wednesday.
AAF needs NFLPA help to survive
The first-year Alliance of American Football is in danger of folding if it continues to be unable to secure permission to use young NFL players, the league’s majority owner, Tom Dundon, told USA Today on Wednesday.
Ex-Packers WR Nelson to retire
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson is retiring from the NFL, his former team, the Green Bay Packers, confirmed Wednesday.
Raiders owner Davis wants no part of ‘Hard Knocks’
Should HBO come knocking at the door, Oakland Raiders owner Mark Davis hopes not to have to answer it.
Report: WR Nelson to retire
Wide receiver Jordy Nelson is retiring from the NFL, according to James Jones, his former Green Bay Packers teammate.
Kingsbury to give Cardinals players cellphone breaks
They’ve yet to play a down for him, but the Arizona Cardinals probably are ready to vote Kliff Kingsbury the coach of the year.
Report: Romo seeking $10 million a year from CBS
Tony Romo could become the first football analyst to earn $10 million per year.
Motor racing: Vettel seeks Ferrari boost in Bahrain
Sebastian Vettel will be aiming for his third successive Bahrain Grand Prix win on Sunday as Ferrari seek to show their lack of pace in Formula One’s Australian season opener was a one-off.
NBA roundup: Bledsoe leads Bucks past Rockets
Eric Bledsoe stole the spotlight from the MVP front-runners, and the Milwaukee Bucks coasted to a 108-94 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Tuesday.




