KINGSTON, Jamaica (Sporting Alert) — Veronica Campbell-Brown, the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games 200 metres gold medallist has tested positive for a banned substance, the Jamaica Observer and Jamaica Gleaner are reporting on Saturday. News broke Thursday night that a high profiled female sprinter had returned a positive test for a banned diuretic, which acts … Read more
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Sporting Alert) — Jamaican track and field fans remain on the edge, while local authorities continue to be tight lipped, following reports that “a top Jamaican female athlete” apparently returned a positive test in May. The news broke Thursday night, but local officials were not willing to comment about the individual or on … Read more
(Sporting Alert) — Lionel Messi starts again on the bench for Argentina in today’s CONMEBOL World Cup 2014 against Ecuador. Ecuador v Argentina Live Scores The Barcelona forward has been struggling with an injury, which forced him to miss the latter parts this past season and will again start on the bench. Messi, who started … Read more
BIRMINGHAM (Sporting Alert) — Pakistan and South Africa face must-win situations on Monday when they tackle each other in an ICC Champions Trophy group game at Edgbaston in Birmingham. Live Champions Trophy on ESPN3 South African are expected to be without seamer Dale Steyn, whose fitness remains a major concern ahead of the contest. “The … Read more
MIAMI, FL (Sporting Alert) — Defending champions Miami Heat responded positively to the defeat in Game 1 with a crushing win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Watch LeBron James’ Block on Tiago Splitter After losing the opener, the Heat raised the intensity to outplayed the Spurs … Read more
(Sporting Alert) — England coach Stuart Pearce welcomes back his key trio for today’s European Under-21 Championship clash against Norway on Saturday. Returning to the starting line-up for England are forward Wilfried Zaha, winger Tom Ince and defender Danny Rose as England try to make up for the opening group defeat. Manchester United-bound Zaha missed … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. (Sporting Alert) – Kansas leads the women’s team score after three days of competition, while Southern California and Texas are tied for the men’s team score lead at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday. Heading into Saturday’s final day of action, the Kansas Jayhawks have 48 points, 15 more points than Oregon, who are … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. (Sporting Alert) –Kori Carter opened the action on the track on Day three at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a collegiate-record to win the women’s 400m hurdles on Friday. The Stanford junior who had posted 54.67 seconds to win her semi-finals on Wednesday, clocked 53.21 to shatter Sheena Johnson’s 2004 record of 53.54. Senior … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. (Sporting Alert) — Day three at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships hits extra-heights on Friday with several finals and event titles on for grab. Watch Live NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships Specific attention will be in the men’s and women’s sprint events, while the 3000M Steeplechase final is also down … Read more
MIAMI, FL (Sporting Alert) — Defending champions Miami Heat will be hoping to take advantage of playing the opening game of NBA Finals at home by beat a well rested San Antonio Spurs team at AmericanAirlines Arena. Coverage: ABC 9:00 PM ET, June 6, 2013 AmericanAirlines Arena, Miami, FL LeBron James and the Heat completed … Read more
ROME, Italy (Sporting Alert) — Justin Gatlin handed Usain Bolt a defeat in the men’s 100m dash at the IAAF Diamond League Meeting in Rome, Italy on Thursday. The American won in 9.94 seconds with the Jamaican Bolt, struggling over the last 30 metres taking second in 9.95. Reigning World 400m champion Amantle Montsho was … Read more
(Sporting Alert) — Japan became the first team to book its place into next World Cup finals in Brazil after playing to a 1-1 draw with Australia at Saitama Stadium on Tuesday. Video Highlights: Honda Scores For Japan v Australia Needing a tie or a win to secure its place in the 2014 FIFA World … Read more
MIAMI, FL (Sporting Alert) — The Miami Heat lead the Indiana Pacers 52-37 at half-time in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference finals at the AmericanAirlines Arena. Live Online Streaming On TNT Overtime LeBron James, who has played 22 of the totaled 24 first half minutes, is again off to a solid start – leading … Read more