Rookie Collins out to prove doubters wrong - CBSSports.com Packers sign WR Ty Montgomeryby Elliott Smith | Staff Writer (11:56 am ET) The Packers reached an agreement Wednesday with third-round draft pick Ty Montgomery , per ESPN.com. The signing of the wide receiver means the team only has one draft pick yet to reach a deal, first-rounder Demarious Randall. Montgomery has been described by the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Zakarin takes stage 11, Contador retains Giro lead (Reuters)
Cycling-Zakarin takes stage 11, Contador retains Giro lead (Reuters) Russia's Ilnur Zakarin clinched a maiden grand tour stage win after holding off the chasing pack following a brave break 20 kilometres from the finish of stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday. Spain's Alberto Contador retained the Pink Jersey with an unchanged three-second lead over Italy's Fabio Aru. Contador had … [Read more...]
Zakarin wins 11th stage; Contador keeps Giro lead (The Associated Press)
Zakarin wins 11th stage; Contador keeps Giro lead (The Associated Press) Russian rider Ilnur Zakarin won the rainy 11th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday, and Alberto Contador retained the pink jersey. Zakarin, who recently won the Tour de Romandie, got in an early breakaway then launched a solo attack with 25 kilometers (15 miles) to go. ... I still can't believe I won the Tour de … [Read more...]
Power rankings: Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial
Power rankings: Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial The PGA Tour has rolled into Texas for the first of two consecutive weeks in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, starting with the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial. Jordan Spieth headlines the field, while Adam Scott is defending champion, winning in a playoff over Jason Dufner last year. Fellow Texan Jimmy Walker is also a popular player in … [Read more...]
Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor considered suicide
Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor considered suicide Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed he contemplated suicide “many times” over a family feud which he claimed culminated in a knife being held to his throat by one of his brothers. Tottenham Hotspur striker Adebayor has published a third lengthy post … Continue reading → Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed he contemplated suicide “many times” over a … [Read more...]
Draft Preview: Isaacson's NBA Mock Draft
Draft Preview: Isaacson's NBA Mock Draft The NBA Draft lottery was last night, and in a shocker, the worst team ended up with the number one pick. Minnesota will be in the enviable position of choosing between Jahlil Okafor and Karl Towns, and while you never know what will happen, I’d be surprised to see any other player seriously considered here. My first mock draft is done using team … [Read more...]
Giancarlo Stanton crushes another monster home run
Giancarlo Stanton crushes another monster home run If a day goes by in Major League Baseball and Giancarlo Stanton doesn't hit a monster home run, did it really happen? Fortunately we don't have to answer that question very often. Stanton added another homer to his already impressive collection this season (see here, here, here and here) with a towering two-run shot to left field at Marlins … [Read more...]
Blackhawks beat Ducks in 3OT, tie West finals
Blackhawks beat Ducks in 3OT, tie West finals Every night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Eye On Hockey writers Adam Gretz and Chris Peters will bring you up to speed everything you need to know about all of the action around the NHL. Anaheim Ducks vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Game 2 Blackhawks 3, Ducks 2 (3 OT) | Series tied 1-1 | Game 3 Thursday Game 2 in a nutshell: An exhilarating, unpredictable … [Read more...]
Truth ‘too shocking’ for IOC but pressure must stop: Vizer (Reuters)
Truth 'too shocking' for IOC but pressure must stop: Vizer (Reuters) By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - SportAccord president Marius Vizer has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to end pressure on federations to withdraw their membership of his organization after he criticized the Olympic body last month. Vizer, who heads the international judo federation and the umbrella … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy: A 25-year career should be enough for me
Rory McIlroy: A 25-year career should be enough for me Jack Nicklaus won his final major, the 1986 Masters, at the age of 46. World No. 1 Rory McIlroy may be retired from professional golf for three years when he hits that age. Speaking to the BBC, the four-time major winner said he's looking at a career that ends in his early 40s. "I don't anticipate playing senior golf or championship … [Read more...]