Cycling-Contador ready to take Giro-Tour gamble (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS, May 8 (Reuters) - Alberto Contador, gunning for his seventh major tour title at the Giro d'Italia, embarks on Saturday on a three-week journey that could either cement his reputation as one of the best grand tour riders or signal his downfall. The Spaniard, who has not won either the Giro or the Tour de … [Read more...]
Watch dumbest analysis of Calgary Flames no-goal you’ll ever see (Video)
Watch dumbest analysis of Calgary Flames no-goal you’ll ever see (Video) Your browser does not support frames. <a href="http://globalnews.ca/video/1986743/was-the-goal-in-video-recreates-no-goal" data-mce-href="http://globalnews.ca/video/1986743/was-the-goal-in-video-recreates-no-goal">Click here to view the frameless video.</a>. Ladies and gentlemen, Global News’ News Hour … [Read more...]
Read Charles Wang’s letter to Islanders fans as they leave Nassau
Read Charles Wang’s letter to Islanders fans as they leave Nassau When the New York Islanders begin playing at Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn next season, it marks a new era for the franchise. Not only because they’re saying goodbye to the beloved asbestos hive known as the Nassau Coliseum, but because it’s the beginning of the end of Charles Wang’s ownership of the team. Wang purchased ad … [Read more...]
Prem wins extra place in Europa League
Prem wins extra place in Europa League Sam Allardyce seems unlikely to be in the manager's job if West Ham qualify for Europe. West Ham United are in pole position to play in the Europa League next season after England was confirmed as one of the top three nations in UEFA's Fair Play ranking.The Netherlands, England and the Republic of Ireland will each get an additional place, which is given to … [Read more...]
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick will miss the remainder of the season
Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick will miss the remainder of the season Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a calf injury. The last time Carrick featured for United was during his side’s 4-2 victory of Manchester City on April 12. The midfielder … Continue reading → Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has been … [Read more...]
Liverpool confirm Daniel Sturridge will be sidelined until September
Liverpool confirm Daniel Sturridge will be sidelined until September Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that striker Daniel Sturridge will be out of action until September after having hip surgery. The England international traveled to the United States earlier this year for rehabilitation and then scored on his return against … Continue reading → Liverpool manager Brendan … [Read more...]
Pearson, Benteke win Prem award for April
Pearson, Benteke win Prem award for April Leicester City Nigel Pearson says his team have a cushion from the relegation zone but with three games left anything can still happen. Leicester boss Nigel Pearson won the Premier League Manager of the Month award for April, while Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke was named Player of the Month. Leicester had been at the foot of the Premier League at … [Read more...]
All of Delmon Young’s worst fears are realized while fielding this ball
All of Delmon Young's worst fears are realized while fielding this ball Baseball is considered a game of failures. A hitter who experiences a bad outcome at the plate seven out of 10 times is still thought to be a pretty good player. The pressure to succeed in a game riddled with failure can lead to fear. Players become afraid of being sent down, or losing their jobs. They start to press, … [Read more...]
Pele 'stable' in hospital after operation
Pele 'stable' in hospital after operation Pele is reportedly in stable condition in a Sao Paulo hospital after undergoing a prostate procedure. SAO PAULO -- Pele is recovering from prostate surgery in a Sao Paulo hospital. The 74-year-old football great was in a "stable" condition after the surgery this week, the Albert Einstein Hospital said in a statement on Thursday. He underwent a … [Read more...]
Chicago sweeps Minnesota despite wild Game 4 finish
Chicago sweeps Minnesota despite wild Game 4 finish For the fifth time in the last seven years, the Chicago Blackhawks will play for the Western Conference championship after a sweep of the Minnesota Wild. But the fourth win wasn’t an easy one. “It got a little scary there, a little bit,” said captain Jonathan Toews, after Chicago’s 4-3 win over at the Wild on Thursday night. Chicago saw … [Read more...]