Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia classification after stage 19 (Reuters) May 29 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Giro d'Italia after Stage 19 on Friday 1. Alberto Contador (Spain / Tinkoff - Saxo) 78:48:40" 2. Fabio Aru (Italy / Astana) +4:37" 3. Mikel Landa (Spain / Astana) +5:15" 4. Andrey Amador (Costa Rica / Movistar) +8:10" 5. Leopold Koenig (Czech Republic / Team Sky) +10:47" 6. … [Read more...]
Triple Crown: A look at the close calls in Belmont Stakes (The Associated Press)
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Vladimir Sobotka decides to stay in KHL for 2015-16 season: Report
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Metta World Peace, a.k.a. The Panda’s Friend, ejected from Italian playoff game
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It sounds like the Marlins are as dysfunctional as ever
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Tigers not confident they can re-sign SP Price
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Wimmer signs for Tottenham
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Byron Maxwell guarantees Super Bowl 50 appearance for Eagles
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Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for May 29 – Bleacher Report
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Dai-Jon Parker mourned after drowning in Indiana reservoir
Dai-Jon Parker mourned after drowning in Indiana reservoir University of Indianapolis guard Dai-Jon Parker, known for his smile and outgoing personality, drowned Thursday in a boating accident at Morse Reservoir, officials said. The news stunned numerous college and professional players who competed with and against Parker in the past. Parker was a senior on last season's team after … [Read more...]