Cycling-Road-Criterium du Dauphine classification after stage 6 (Reuters) June 12 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Criterium du Dauphine after Stage 6 on Friday 1. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy / Astana) 22:34:17" 2. Rui Costa (Portugal / Lampre) +29" 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) +30" 4. Simon Yates (Britain / Orica) +35" 5. Tejay van Garderen (U.S. / BMC Racing) +42" 6. Benat … [Read more...]
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Triple Crown winner American Pharoah jogs at Churchill Downs (The Associated Press)
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Indians draft ambidextrous pitcher Ryan Perez in 12th round of draft
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Fantasy NASCAR Top Driver Picks Quicken Loans 400 Race Preview – FOXSports.com
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Report: Ohio State QB Braxton Miller ‘fully cleared’ to throw
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Lightning coach won’t commit to Bishop for Game 5; Vasilevskiy will be ready
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Ex-MLB pitcher offers heartfelt advice to 2015 MLB Draft picks – For The Win
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Woods’ driving may cost him at the Open
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Vincenzo Nibali grabs Criterium du Dauphine yellow jersey (The Associated Press)
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