Rory McIlroy makes it official, pulls out of British Open Your browser does not support iframes. Rory McIlroy made it official on Wednesday, announcing he will not play in next week's British Open at St. Andrews. In a post to Instagram, McIlroy said in part, "After much consideration, I have decided not to play in the Open Championship at St. Andrews. I’m taking a long term view of this … [Read more...]
Cycling-Greipel wins fifth stage, Martin still leads Tour (Reuters)
Cycling-Greipel wins fifth stage, Martin still leads Tour (Reuters) By Julien Pretot AMIENS, France, July 8 (Reuters) - German Andre Greipel was again far too strong for the opposition as he claimed his second win in this year's Tour de France with an impressive sprint in the fifth stage on Wednesday. German Tony Martin (Etixx-Quick Step) retained the overall leader's yellow jersey. Lotto … [Read more...]
Cycling-Tour de France back on German TV with a bang (Reuters)
Cycling-Tour de France back on German TV with a bang (Reuters) By Julien Pretot AMIENS, France, July 8 (Reuters) - After a three-year hiatus live coverage of the Tour de France is again being broadcast on public television in Germany and is enjoying increased attention buoyed by the success of their riders. German TV has had a troubled relationship with the Tour, pulling out of covering … [Read more...]
Johnny Cueto adds a wiggle to his windup, throws a strike
Johnny Cueto adds a wiggle to his windup, throws a strike Johnny Cueto is in such a groove on the mound these days, he's comfortable grooving a little when he delivers a pitch to the plate. The Cincinnati Reds right-hander was in the zone Tuesday night, pitching a two-hit complete game shutout and striking out 11 in a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals, and he was at his swaggering best … [Read more...]
The Learning Curve: Draft League Guide for Newbies
The Learning Curve: Draft League Guide for Newbies A generation has passed since I began playing fantasy sports. In the early 90s, as a teenager obsessed with baseball, I jumped on the fantasy train as soon as I was introduced to what was then known as Rotisserie baseball, the original fantasy game. As the game began to grow, and eventually explode thanks to the internet, I was so happy that more … [Read more...]
Better Phaneuf; underrated signings; Williams fills hole for Caps (Puck Headlines)
Better Phaneuf; underrated signings; Williams fills hole for Caps (Puck Headlines) Here are your Puck Headlines: A glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. Have a link you want to submit? Email us at [email protected]. On the set of Goon: Last of The Enforcers with @BaruchelNDG … [Read more...]
Free-agent roundup: Lakers and Kings move on, Rox and Raps D up, Knicks and Stuckey stay course
Free-agent roundup: Lakers and Kings move on, Rox and Raps D up, Knicks and Stuckey stay course Just about all the big fish in the 2015 NBA free agency period have agreed to terms to either stay put or move on, but the deals continue apace as teams work to fill out their rosters. Let's take a look at some of the lower-tier deals agreed to in the post-superstar period, starting in Hollywood. … [Read more...]
Wimbledon Semi-Finals Odds Set; Free MLB Pick – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Wimbledon Semi-Finals Odds Set; Free MLB Pick - SportsBlog.com (blog) The odds for Wimbledon women’s semi-finals are set. Garbiñe Muguruza Blanco takes on Agnieszka Radwanska. Muguruza is the very slight -115 favorite with a 20 cent line has Radwanksa is -105. The more anticipated match will see Serena Wiliams and Maria Sharapova with the Williams sister -500 and Sharapova getting back +390. Susan … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 5 (Reuters) July 8 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Tour de France after Stage 5 on Wednesday 1. BMC Racing (United States) 51:59:55" 2. Etixx - Quick-Step (Belgium) +24" 3. Tinkoff - Saxo (Russia) +1:44" 4. Team Sky (Britain) +3:14" 5. AG2R (France) +5:44" 6. Giant (Germany) +5:55" 7. Movistar (Spain) +7:27" 8. Katusha … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 5 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 5 (Reuters) July 8 (Infostrada Sports) - Youth Classification Tour de France after Stage 5 on Wednesday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff - Saxo) 17:19:59" 2. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +46" 3. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +1:35" 4. Romain Bardet (France / AG2R) +2:33" 5. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +5:57" 6. Eduardo … [Read more...]