All ingredients in place for mouthwatering Tour de France (The Associated Press) The Tour de France is like a good bouillabaisse, the traditional Mediterranean seafood stew. ''The way the Tour is structured this year, it is really going to be an epic battle between the big rivals,'' 2013 champion Chris Froome said. The race between Froome, defending champ Vincenzo Nibali, two-time winner … [Read more...]
Gushiken at last happy as boxer after Hall of Fame induction (The Associated Press)
Gushiken at last happy as boxer after Hall of Fame induction (The Associated Press) It was a long fight for Yoko Gushiken to find life after boxing. It took his induction last month into the International Boxing Hall of Fame - an honor only two other Japanese have received - to allow him to reconcile with who he truly is. ''I saw how splendid boxing was in this world,'' said the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Doping scandals on the Tour de France (Reuters)
Cycling-Doping scandals on the Tour de France (Reuters) A look at major doping scandals involving the Tour de France since the Festina affair in 1998: * 1998: Festina medical team member Willy Voet was arrested at the French border before the start of the Tour after customs officers seized banned substances, including the blood-boosting drug erythropoietin (EPO). Festina were kicked out of … [Read more...]
Watch USA 2-0 Germany Women’s World Cup highlights [VIDEO]
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Watch USA 2-0 Germany Women’s World Cup highlights [VIDEO] Mobile app users, watch the video highlights. Mobile app users, watch the video highlights. … [Read more...]
Gorkys Hernandez’s awful mistake on the bases nearly costs Pirates
Gorkys Hernandez's awful mistake on the bases nearly costs Pirates Being thrown out while running the bases is probably the most embarrassing baseball error in existence. We can understand the occasional misplay of a ball, or a bad throw, but there should really be no excuse for screwing up on the bases. [On this week's StewPod: Looking back at a fun week in baseball with Jeff Passan] … [Read more...]
Summer jobs await Celtics' draft picks – Boston Globe
Summer jobs await Celtics' draft picks - Boston Globe Comments Print Stephan Savoia/Associated Press Jordan Mickey responded to a question during an iintroductory news conference Tuesday in Waltham. Joining him on stage were (from left) Terry Rozier, R.J. Hunter, and Marcus Thornton. By Adam Himmelsbach Globe Staff July 01, 2015 WALTHAM — The Celtics’ four new draft picks stepped onto a … [Read more...]
Daily Dime: Paying for Paul Goldschmidt and then digging for bargains
Daily Dime: Paying for Paul Goldschmidt and then digging for bargains Here are 10 DFS recommendations for Wednesday but be sure to double-check the weather and lineups before first pitch approaches. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, vs. LAD (Anderson), $5400 at FanDuel: He has an 11-game hitting streak and is on pace to finish with 116 runs scored, 42 homers, 138 RBI and 32 steals with a .354 batting … [Read more...]
Quintana takes the high road en route to Tour (Reuters)
Quintana takes the high road en route to Tour (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS (Reuters) - Nairo Quintana has flown under the radar in the build-up to the Tour de France and although his team manager has cautioned against his inexperience, the Movistar rider could become the first Colombian to win the Grande Boucle. The 25-year-old spent about six weeks in his home country training at … [Read more...]
USA vs. Germany player ratings
USA vs. Germany player ratings After a number of relatively unconvincing performances in the group stage and round of 16, the United States pushed their way to Vancouver with a valiant statement of a performance against number one-ranked Germany. Goals from Carli Lloyd and Kelley … Continue reading → After a number of relatively unconvincing performances in the group stage and round of 16, … [Read more...]
Martin Jones, Sharks agree to three-year, $9 million deal
Martin Jones, Sharks agree to three-year, $9 million deal Hours after the San Jose Sharks acquired Martin Jones, they locked him up with a three-year, $9 million deal, avoiding any threat of an offer sheet for the netminder who was set to become a restricted free agent on Wednesday. On Tuesday afternoon, the Sharks sent the Boston Bruins a 2016 first-round pick and prospect Sean Kuraly in … [Read more...]