Quintana wins tough 5th stage of Tirreno to move into lead (The Associated Press) TERMINILLO, Italy (AP) -- Nairo Quintana won a snowy fifth stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Sunday with an impressive solo attack on the final climb to move into the overall lead after the race's toughest leg. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tirreno – Adriatico classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tirreno - Adriatico classification after stage 5 (Reuters) March 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tirreno - Adriatico after Stage 5 on Sunday 1. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) 19:54:45" 2. Bauke Mollema (Netherlands / Trek) +39" 3. Rigoberto Uran (Colombia / Etixx - Quick-Step) +48" 4. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +57" 5. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - … [Read more...]
Arsenal can achieve Monaco miracle, says Mesut Ozil
Arsenal can achieve Monaco miracle, says Mesut Ozil Arsenal solid ahead of Monaco clash Mesut Ozil believes Arsenal are capable of overturning a 3-1 deficit when they face Monaco on Tuesday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Monaco ran out deserved winners in last month's last-16 first leg, securing a result that leaves Arsenal needing to score at least three times in the … [Read more...]
ESPN’s Linda Cohn to participate in Panthers goaltending promotion
ESPN's Linda Cohn to participate in Panthers goaltending promotion ESPN’s Linda Cohn is a big hockey fan. And now she will have the chance to play NHL goal – to some degree with the Florida Panthers’ contest to try to find another netminder as a fan promotion. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel reported the news: Cohn, 55, who made her high school boys' hockey team as a goalie and played for … [Read more...]
Motivational speaker breaks cement block on Fredi Gonzalez’s chest
Motivational speaker breaks cement block on Fredi Gonzalez's chest Your browser does not support iframes. Over the years we've seen baseball managers try many different methods to motivate their teams or maintain a loose atmosphere in the clubhouse. New Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon pretty much had it down to a science during his time with the Tampa Bay Rays, with ideas ranging from themed … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Paris – Nice stage 7 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Paris - Nice stage 7 results (Reuters) March 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Paris - Nice (Nice - Col d'Eze, 9.5 km) on Sunday 1. Richie Porte (Australia / Team Sky) 20:23" 2. Simon Spilak (Slovenia / Katusha) +13" 3. Rui Costa (Portugal / Lampre) +24" 4. Tony Martin (Germany / Etixx - Quick-Step) +29" 5. Michal Kwiatkowski (Poland / Etixx - Quick-Step) 6. Andrew Talansky … [Read more...]
As Adam Scott’s cuts-made streak ends, let’s marvel at Tiger Woods’ run
As Adam Scott's cuts-made streak ends, let's marvel at Tiger Woods' run While Tiger Woods remains on golf's sidelines, his game apparently not yet "tournament ready" enough to play in next week's Arnold Palmer Invitational, we have a chance to marvel at just how great he once was. Adam Scott missed the cut at this week's Valspar Championship, ending what had been the longest active cuts-made … [Read more...]
Random Recap: The 1991 Pyroil 500
Random Recap: The 1991 Pyroil 500 Welcome to Random Recaps, our new weekly feature at From The Marbles. In this space, we'll recap a race from the past at the track the where Sprint Cup Series is racing next. This week's race is the 1991 Pyroil 500. Need to know how Random Recap works? Click here. Davey Allison closed the points gap on Dale Earnhardt in the 1991 Pyroil 500, though with … [Read more...]
NHL Three Stars: Dubnyk steps up again for Wild; Ellis subs superb for Florida
NHL Three Stars: Dubnyk steps up again for Wild; Ellis subs superb for Florida No. 1. Star: Devan Dubnyk, Minnesota Wild In his 27th straight start, Dubnyk stopped 41 of 42 St. Louis shots on goal in a 3-1 victory over the Blues. He’s 20-5-1 with a 1.66 goals against average and .939 save percentage with the Wild. This game was the second part of a back-to-back. Dubnyk lost the previous … [Read more...]
Risers and Fallers: Stock Watch: Free Agency
Risers and Fallers: Stock Watch: Free Agency A flurry of action like none ever seen in the NFL rang in the league’s New Year last Tuesday, and there has hardly been a moment to catch a breath since. Big trades and unexpected signings have changed the face of the NFL landscape and, most importantly for us, dramatically altered the value of several fantasy stars. Don't forget, for everything NFL, … [Read more...]