Cycling-Tour boss calls on other sports to order independent reports (Reuters) By Julien Pretot NICE, France, March 15 (Reuters) - Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme on Sunday urged other international federations to investigate their sport after the UCI published an independent report into cycling's ugly past last week. The Frenchman welcomed the publication of the Independent … [Read more...]
Liverpool's Origi ends goal drought with hat-trick for Lille
Liverpool's Origi ends goal drought with hat-trick for Lille Divock Origi had not scored since early October © Getty Images Divock Origi scored his first goals since the start of October as his hat-trick fired Lille to a convincing 3-0 Ligue 1 victory against Rennes on Sunday. Origi, on loan from Liverpool, ended his drought in style with a commanding performance that earned him a … [Read more...]
Russell Westbrook steals and finishes to seal Thunder win over Bulls
Russell Westbrook steals and finishes to seal Thunder win over Bulls The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls are both playing with lineups diminished by injury, trying to improve their postseason position without several of the most accomplished players in the NBA. The difference between the two, of course, is that the Thunder have Russell Westbrook. He was the difference in Sunday's … [Read more...]
ATL may fortify Olivera bid; LA, SD are threats
ATL may fortify Olivera bid; LA, SD are threats The Braves hope Cuban personnel hold sway over attracting Hector Olivera. (Getty Images) PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Braves, who recently met with top Cuban free agent Hector Olivera, may up their original bid a tad but aren't expected to get close to the $50 million figure bandied about (nor certainly the $77 million mark rumored in one place) and may be … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tirreno – Adriatico stage 5 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tirreno - Adriatico stage 5 results (Reuters) March 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Tirreno - Adriatico (Esanatoglia - Monte Terminillo, 197 km) on Sunday 1. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) 5:26:03" 2. Bauke Mollema (Netherlands / Trek) +41" 3. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) +55" 4. Rigoberto Uran (Colombia / Etixx - Quick-Step) 5. Alberto Contador (Spain / … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Paris – Nice final classification (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Paris - Nice final classification (Reuters) March 15 (Infostrada Sports) - Final Classification from Paris - Nice on Sunday 1. Richie Porte (Australia / Team Sky) 29:10:41" 2. Michal Kwiatkowski (Poland / Etixx - Quick-Step) +30" 3. Simon Spilak (Slovenia / Katusha) 4. Rui Costa (Portugal / Lampre) 5. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) +41" 6. Tony Gallopin (France / Lotto) … [Read more...]
Rumble in the rectory: Irish priest takes to the ring (AFP)
Rumble in the rectory: Irish priest takes to the ring (AFP) An Irish Catholic priest gave a whole new meaning to "white collar boxing" at the weekend after taking to the ring to battle a parishioner in a charity fight. Father Pierre "Jalapeno" Pepper donned the boxing gloves for the first time as part of his parish's fundraising "Saint Patrick's Weekend Punch-Up", ahead of Ireland's … [Read more...]
Denny Hamlin wants to ban shifting at Phoenix
Denny Hamlin wants to ban shifting at Phoenix Phoenix International Raceway is mentioned as unique because of its configuration, namely the dogleg on the backstretch. It's also unique because drivers have the option of shifting off the corners. Because of NASCAR's gear rule, drivers can shift from third to fourth gear to get better acceleration after shifting down in the corners. Typically, … [Read more...]
Welcome back: Griffin returns vs. Rockets
Welcome back: Griffin returns vs. Rockets Updated: March 15, 2015, 3:43 PM ET By Arash Markazi | ESPNLosAngeles.com LOS ANGELES -- Clippers star forward Blake Griffin returned Sunday against the Rockets after missing the past 15 games because of an elbow injury. Griffin had surgery five weeks ago to remove a staph infection in his right elbow. He had returned to full workouts without … [Read more...]
MLB now requiring metal detector screenings at every ballpark
MLB now requiring metal detector screenings at every ballpark After recommending that walk-through metal detectors be added to all 30 stadiums during the 2014 season, Major League Baseball is taking the next step in their advanced security measures by requiring all 30 stadiums to have the equipment and a plan in place for screening fans this season. The league made the announcement on … [Read more...]