Team Sky bends toward mountains for Tour (Reuters) Team Sky named a climbers' team to help Chris Froome win the Tour de France for the second time, with Richie Porte being included despite uncertainty following his Giro d'Italia withdrawal. Briton Froome won the race in 2013 but crashed out of the Tour in the fifth stage last year. Australian Porte, as well as Ireland's Nicolas Roche, … [Read more...]
Morgan Schneiderlin on the verge of £25 million move to Manchester United
Morgan Schneiderlin on the verge of £25 million move to Manchester United Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is on the verge of completing a £25 million move to Manchester United. In recent months, the 25-year-old has been tracked by Arsenal and Tottenham, but it appears United have won the race to sign the talented … Continue reading → Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant proves he can still shoot, torches child at Pop-a-Shot
Kevin Durant proves he can still shoot, torches child at Pop-a-Shot For someone who loves basketball as much as Kevin Durant does, you'd imagine that being on the shelf for five-plus months — as he's been thanks to the persistent problems with his surgically repaired right foot that have kept him sidelined since mid-February, and officially ended his season in late March — has been at least … [Read more...]
Sources: Nets, Griz recently talked Johnson trade
Sources: Nets, Griz recently talked Johnson trade Marc Stein, ESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics 0 Shares Print The Brooklyn Nets and Grizzlies recently discussed a potential trade to send former All-Star shooting guard Joe Johnson to Memphis, according to league sources. The … [Read more...]
What We Learned: NHL Draft report cards (and Boston’s near failure)
What We Learned: NHL Draft report cards (and Boston's near failure) The first thing you have to say about what the Bruins have done this offseason is that it's all an overreaction. Were they an elite team to the level they had been from, say, 2010-2014? No, obviously not. Many of the bad habits they picked up during that time — trading very useful or even great players, overpaying depth, … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick and Betting Lines June 29, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers at Philadelphia Phillies Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 27-50 Philadelphia Phillies play host to the 29-48 Milwaukee Brewers tonight in MLB action on the grass of Citizens Bank Park, June 29, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Brewers -149/Phillies +139 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Jimmy Nelson (R) W/L 4-8 WHIP 1.28 ERA … [Read more...]
Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines June 29, 2015
Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 36-39 Arizona Diamondbacks play host to the 43-34 Los Angeles Dodgers tonight in MLB action on the grass of Chase Field, June 29, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:40PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Dodgers -150/Diamondbacks +140 O/U Total: 9 Pitching Matchup Michael Bolsinger (R) W/L 4-2 WHIP 1.24 ERA … [Read more...]
Cycling-Team Sky bends towards mountains for Tour (Reuters)
Cycling-Team Sky bends towards mountains for Tour (Reuters) Team Sky named a climbers' team to help Chris Froome win the Tour de France for the second time, with Richie Porte being included despite uncertainty following his Giro d'Italia withdrawal. Briton Froome won the race in 2013 but crashed out of the Tour in the fifth stage last year. Australian Porte, as well as Ireland's Nicolas … [Read more...]
No motorhomes for riders? We’ll use them for staff, say Sky (Reuters)
No motorhomes for riders? We'll use them for staff, say Sky (Reuters) Motorhomes may be banned for riders on the Tour de France as the International Cycling Union (UCI) looks to preserve the fairness between the teams, Team Sky have the intention on taking them to the race for their staff. "We'll allow the staff in the motorhomes," team manager Dave Brailsford said on Monday as he named his … [Read more...]
Man Utd not keen to up Ramos bid – sources
Man Utd not keen to up Ramos bid - sources The ESPN FC panel respond to your tweets on Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League if they sign Morgan Schneiderlin and Petr Cech and whether Sergio Ramos is worth the cash. Manchester United do not want to raise their €40 million -- currently around £28m -- bid for Sergio Ramos as they won't pay over the odds for the Real Madrid defender, … [Read more...]