Albert Pujols confirms he'll take part in 2015 Home Run Derby The way he's been swinging the bat the last few weeks, it's only right that Albert Pujols is going to participate in the Home Run Derby next Monday in Cincinnati. He hit his AL-leading 26th home run of the season Tuesday night and since the start of June Pujols has knocked 15 balls out of the park. The Los Angeles Angels slugger … [Read more...]
A fresh look at the Redskins' offense: Week 12 against the 49ers – Washington Post (blog)
A fresh look at the Redskins' offense: Week 12 against the 49ers - Washington Post (blog) The Fresh Look series examines 2014’s games to determine what we can learn about the Redskins’ offense and how it operates under Jay Gruden.After a bad loss to the Buccaneers at home, Washington traveled to San Francisco to take on the 49ers. Here’s how Gruden and his offense performed. What workedAfter … [Read more...]
All 4 Utah State players in car crash now out of hospital
All 4 Utah State players in car crash now out of hospital All of the Utah State players involved in a late June car crash are now out of the hospital. Defensive tackle Travis Seefeldt, the final player in the hospital, was released Monday night. Seefeldt and fellow defensive linemen Adewale Adeoye, John Taylor and Edmund Faimalo were in an SUV with former Utah State softball player Sarah … [Read more...]
Arsenal’s defense key to successful 2015-16 season
Arsenal’s defense key to successful 2015-16 season In somewhat of a recurring theme in recent years, the 2014-15 campaign for Arsenal was a tale of two halves. Following a 2-0 New Year’s Day defeat to Southampton, the Gunners were sitting in sixth place in the table and … Continue reading → In somewhat of a recurring theme in recent years, the 2014-15 campaign for Arsenal was a tale of two … [Read more...]
Titans QB Zach Mettenberger re-opens J.J. Watt feud (Video)
Titans QB Zach Mettenberger re-opens J.J. Watt feud (Video) Before his first NFL start against the Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger posted a few selfies. Texans defensive lineman J.J. Watt did not take too kindly to the rookie’s social media activity, and promptly mocked him with a selfie celebration after sacking Mettenberger during Houston’s 30-16 win. [Yahoo … [Read more...]
NBA forms group to look into injury prevention
NBA forms group to look into injury prevention Tom Haberstroh, ESPN Staff Writer Close ESPN.com NBA analyst since 2010 ESPN.com Insider researcher in 2009 Developer of NBA DRAFT Initiative database 0 Shares Print After a season marred by high-profile injuries to star players, the NBA has formed a committee to promote research into player health. Last season, Kevin Durant, Kobe … [Read more...]
The Latest: Crashes pile up on rainy day at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
The Latest: Crashes pile up on rainy day at Tour de France (The Associated Press) Another big crash has just happened with 25 kilometers left before the finish of the fifth Tour de France stage to Amiens. About 30 riders hit the tarmac, including Frenchman Thibaut Pinot, who finished third last year. Jean-Christophe Peraud, the 2014 Tour runner-up, was halted by the pile-up. … [Read more...]
Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT Wednesday, July 8 (Reuters)
Reuters Sports Schedule at 1400 GMT Wednesday, July 8 (Reuters) Reuters sports schedule at 1400 GMT on Wednesday: - - - - TENNIS Wimbledon (to 12) Djokovic leads top four seeds in quarter-final action LONDON - The world's leading quartet -- Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka -- are in last-eight action with holder Djokovic facing the toughest task against … [Read more...]
Bouhanni crashes out of Tour de France (Reuters)
Bouhanni crashes out of Tour de France (Reuters) France's Nacer Bouhanni abandoned the Tour de France after crashing on Wednesday's fifth stage and being taken away in an ambulance. The sprinter, who was targeting stage wins and possibly the green jersey for the points classification, was caught in a crash with three team mates and several other riders 18km into the 189.5km ride from Arras. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Barguil and Bardet take over French charge on the Tour (Reuters)
Cycling-Barguil and Bardet take over French charge on the Tour (Reuters) By Julien Pretot ARRAS, France, July 8 (Reuters) - With Thibaut Pinot having dropped out of contention, local hopes of celebrating a first home Tour de France champion in 30 years now lie on the shoulders of Romain Bardet and Warren Barguil. Pinot, third overall last year, was tipped as a potential podium finisher but … [Read more...]