Italian cyclist Appollonio tests positive for EPO (The Associated Press) AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Cycling Union says Italian rider Davide Appollonio has tested positive for the endurance-boosting hormone EPO. … [Read more...]
Facing widespread backlash, Trump doesn’t expect golf to turn on him
Facing widespread backlash, Trump doesn't expect golf to turn on him Univision. NBCUniversal. Macy's. They've all severed ties with 2016 presidential candidate Donald Trump over remarks he made about immigration and Mexicans. The two broadcast powers have refused to air the Miss Universe pageant, which Trump partially owns, on July 12, and Mexican officials affiliated with the outdated … [Read more...]
Swansea City sign Portuguese striker Eder for £6 million
Swansea City sign Portuguese striker Eder for £6 million Swansea have announced the signing of Portugal striker Eder for a fee believed to be approximately £6million. The 27-year-old will move to the Liberty Stadium from Portuguese side Sporting Braga. He has agreed a three-year deal with the Barclays Premier … Continue reading → Swansea have announced the signing of Portugal striker Eder … [Read more...]
Power Rankings: The tires cut short Truex’s ride at the top
Power Rankings: The tires cut short Truex's ride at the top Our Power Rankings are far from a scientific formula. In fact, it's the perfect blend of analytics and bias against your favorite driver. And you think we dislike your favorite driver, so it makes sense, right? Direct all your complaints to us at [email protected]. 1. Jimmie Johnson (LW: 2): Oh, Johnson was an absolute … [Read more...]
Zack Kassian dealt to Montreal; hopes to find ‘consistency’
Zack Kassian dealt to Montreal; hopes to find 'consistency' There was once a magical time when forward Zack Kassian was sort of mentioned as the next Milan Lucic. That period is over, and Kassian, 24, is on his way to Montreal for 31-year-old Brandon Prust and a fifth-round draft pick per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. "It was actually my dad's favorite team. It's an emotional day for me and … [Read more...]
Watch Steelers LB James Harrison bench press 500 pounds (Video)
Watch Steelers LB James Harrison bench press 500 pounds (Video) As evidenced by the two-year, $2.75 million extension James Harrison signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March, the 37-year-old linebacker is still a valuable contributor to an NFL defense. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football is back: Sign up for a league today!] A video Harrison posted on his Instagram account Tuesday gives you a … [Read more...]
Toronto locks up the emerging DeMarre Carroll, Chicago retains Mike Dunleavy
Toronto locks up the emerging DeMarre Carroll, Chicago retains Mike Dunleavy DeMarre Carroll was designed to keep you on your toes. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of basketball] He’s a lovely guy, he really is, but his whole existence as a lockdown defender is meant to scare you away from swinging the ball to your go-to swingman, and his status as both the Atlanta … [Read more...]
Power surge: Albert Pujols hit 13 home runs in June
Power surge: Albert Pujols hit 13 home runs in June As the Los Angeles Angels' top-level decision-makers engage in a power struggle that likely sees GM Jerry Dipoto leave the organization, Albert Pujols showed he's really the one with all the power with his play on the field. Pujols swatted a solo shot to left field in the Angels' 2-1 win over the Yankees on Tuesday to close out June with … [Read more...]
Max Scherzer keeps asking for pinch-hitting opportunities
Max Scherzer keeps asking for pinch-hitting opportunities Max Scherzer isn't content with dominating MLB on the mound. He wants to show that he can handle a bat too. Scherzer has nine hits, all singles, in 35 at-bats this season for a .257 batting average and apparently thinks he could do even better given a few more opportunities at the plate. According to Washington Nationals manager … [Read more...]
Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines July 1, 2015
Kansas City Royals at Houston Astros Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 46-34 Houston Astros play host to the 44-30 Kansas City Royals tonight in MLB action on the grass of Minute Maid Park, July 1, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM EST. Betting Odds Moneyline: Astros -120/Royals +110 O/U Total: 7.5 Pitching Matchup Edinson Volquez (R) W/L 8-4 WHIP 1.17 ERA 3.18 Vincent … [Read more...]