Woman suing Marlins after mascot 'shark attack' In a world where 'Shark Week' is the most anticipated week of television every year, the 'Sharknado' franchise is now on its third television movie, and a shark is throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to Jeff "Shark" Samardzija, the following lawsuit only makes sense. According to the Miami Herald, a fan who visited Marlins Park two years … [Read more...]
Cycling-Stage winner Dennis a menace to Tour’s top guns (Reuters)
Cycling-Stage winner Dennis a menace to Tour's top guns (Reuters) * Australian victorious in opening time trial * That's a huge goal achieved, says Dennis By Martyn Herman UTRECHT, Netherlands, July 4 (Reuters) - Australian Rohan Dennis proved too hot to handle as the Tour de France began with a record-breaking 13.8-km individual time trial through the sweltering streets of Utrecht on … [Read more...]
Record-breaker Dennis wins 1st Tour de France stage in style (The Associated Press)
Record-breaker Dennis wins 1st Tour de France stage in style (The Associated Press) Rohan Dennis won the first stage of the Tour de France in record speed in the individual time trial on Saturday, while defending Tour champion Vincenzo Nibali gained some precious time on his main rivals. Dennis powered along the 14-kilometer (8.6-mile) flat and windy urban circuit through cycling-mad … [Read more...]
LaMarcus Aldridge solidifies Spurs’ contender status, eases transition to future
LaMarcus Aldridge solidifies Spurs' contender status, eases transition to future Congratulations to the San Antonio Spurs, now quite clearly the biggest winners of the 2015 NBA free agency period. As reported by Yahoo's Adrian Wojnarowski, four-time All-Star power forward LaMarcus Aldridge will join the five-time champions on a four-year, $80-million contract with a player option for the … [Read more...]
Angry pigeon gives Rays’ Kevin Kiermaier a scare at Yankee Stadium
Angry pigeon gives Rays' Kevin Kiermaier a scare at Yankee Stadium If you like your baseball a little weird, then Friday night was an especially good night for you. Between Trevor Bauer's changing batting stances, the St. Louis Cardinals losing their fourth straight home game, and Tampa Bay's Kevin Kiermaier dodging a dive-bombing pigeon, there was plenty to make you scratch your head … [Read more...]
Jets owner Woody Johnson’s $1 million gift gives houses to wounded vets
Jets owner Woody Johnson's $1 million gift gives houses to wounded vets New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is an extremely rich man, but he's also very generous with his money. Johnson attended a ceremony on Wednesday in which Army Sgt. Adam Keys, who was wounded by improved explosive devices five years ago in combat in Afghanistan, was given a "smart home" in Annapolis, Md., that allows him … [Read more...]
Sources: Mavericks set sights on Jeremy Lin
Sources: Mavericks set sights on Jeremy Lin 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 Dallas Mavericks are firmly in the mix to sign free-agent point guard Jeremy Lin, according to league sources. Dallas only has limited funds to offer, but sources told … [Read more...]
LaMarcus Aldridge reportedly picks Spurs over Suns – FOXSports.com
LaMarcus Aldridge reportedly picks Spurs over Suns - FOXSports.com Updated JUL 04, 2015 1:03p ET After days of meetings, sought-after free agent LaMarcus Aldridge reportedly has made his decision. Aldridge agreed to a four-year $80 million maximum deal with the San Antonio Spurs, Yahoo Sports/FOX Sports NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported Saturday. Yahoo Sources: LaMarcus Aldridge … [Read more...]
Boom starts Tour despite low cortisol levels (Reuters)
Boom starts Tour despite low cortisol levels (Reuters) By Julien Pretot UTRECHT, Netherlands (Reuters) - Dutchman Lars Boom started the Tour de France on Saturday despite showing low levels of cortisol in a test on the eve of the race. Boom had an outside chance of victory in Saturday's 13.8-km time trial but eventually finished 23rd, 44 seconds behind winner Rohan Dennis of Australia. "I … [Read more...]
Cycling-Boom starts Tour despite low cortisol levels (Reuters)
Cycling-Boom starts Tour despite low cortisol levels (Reuters) (Writes through) By Julien Pretot UTRECHT, Netherlands, July 4 (Reuters) - Dutchman Lars Boom started the Tour de France on Saturday despite showing low levels of cortisol in a test on the eve of the race. Boom had an outside chance of victory in Saturday's 13.8-km time trial but eventually finished 23rd, 44 seconds behind … [Read more...]