NFL research undercounted diagnosed concussions: report
(Reuters) – The National Football League’s research into the dangers of head injuries undercounted diagnosed concussions, making them appear less frequent than they actually were, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
Warriors coach says team chasing Bulls’ 72-win record
(Reuters) – The defending champion Golden State Warriors are closing in on the best record in NBA history and the team have every intention of pursuing the mark rather than resting players in preparation for another Finals push.
California Chrome ready to justify favorite tag in Dubai
DUBAI (Reuters) – California Chrome is again favorite for the $10 million Dubai World Cup, the world’s richest horse race, although the stallion will have to outpace a field packed with fellow American thoroughbreds to better last year’s second place.
BMX ‘Queen of the Dirt’ eyes Rio redemption
MELBOURNE (Reuters) – A frantic 40-second ride on a bumpy, dirt track decided the gold medal in the BMX final at the London Olympics but left Australia’s Caroline Buchanan with four years to stew over a chance gone begging.
Gymnastics venue for Tokyo 2020 to be made into permanent facility
(Reuters) – Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics announced that the planned temporary venue for gymnastics will be converted to a permanent facility by 2019.
Russian race walker Kirdyapkin stripped of 2012 Olympic gold
LONDON (Reuters) – Russian Sergey Kirdyapkin will be stripped of the 50km walk gold medal he won at the 2012 London Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld an appeal by the IAAF against the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA).
Partnering Pettersen is Olympic dream for Martens
LONDON (Reuters) – It may be a fanciful notion but Norwegian professional Caroline Martens is being driven this year by a powerful desire to play at the Olympics alongside her compatriot and close friend Suzann Pettersen.
Teens, amateurs using steroids, says official
(Reuters) – The recent wave of positive tests has thrust sports doping back in the headlines but it is not just athletes seeking to enhance performance who are taking banned substances, a Norwegian anti-doping official has told Reuters.
Curry and Thompson break open close game as Warriors continue run
(The Sports Xchange) – Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 18 third-quarter points, allowing the Golden State Warriors to break open a close game en route to a 114-98 victory over the rival Los Angeles Clippers.
Vault champion Yang a Rio doubt after Achilles blow
SEOUL (Reuters) – Olympic vault champion Yang Hak-seon, South Korea’s first gold medal winner in gymnastics, looks set to miss out on the chance to defend his title at Rio de Janeiro Games after suffering an Achilles injury.
