HS coach: Academic issue hasn't changed Flowers' like for Tide DeSherrius Flowers' Alabama career may be simply delayed. According to his high school coach, Flowers still has a good relationship with the school after he was forced to go to a junior college for the 2015 season. The Tide announced in June that Flowers wouldn't be able to enroll at the school becuase of "a recently discovered … [Read more...]
Tony Pulis’ WBA pre-season training derided as primitive by Dutch coach
Tony Pulis’ WBA pre-season training derided as primitive by Dutch coach West Brom have dismissed accusations that the club's pre-season camp in Austria is too punishing. Former Wales assistant manager Raymond Verheijen, who has worked across Europe as a fitness coach, was among those to criticize the Premier League club after … Continue reading → West Brom have dismissed accusations … [Read more...]
First Down: Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit must-watch backfield battles
First Down: Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit must-watch backfield battles In approximately three weeks, gridiron warriors from across the country will trade in leisure attire for spikes, pads and helmets. Eye black will adorn faces. A motivation for greatness will consume minds. Battles are about to begin. Pop some Pringles and watch it all unfold. Though toe-to-toe clashes will occur at all … [Read more...]
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Why golf has to part ways with Donald Trump
The 19th Hole Golf Show: Why golf has to part ways with Donald Trump Donald Trump was a ticking time bomb, and golf knew it when it made deals with him to host big tournaments at his properties. Now that the bomb has gone off, how does golf escape, knowing its poor past with gender, racial and income equality? Also, we look at the PGA Tour's anti-doping program and the exposure of more … [Read more...]
French FDJ team angered by late night dope tests (Reuters)
French FDJ team angered by late night dope tests (Reuters) By Julien Pretot LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) - Cycling should be treated the same as other sports when it comes to doping, members of the elite French team FDJ said on Thursday after three of their riders were subjected to late night blood tests. FDJ coach Julien Pinot, whose brother Thibaut finished third in last year's Tour de … [Read more...]
Leader Martin and 2014 winner Nibali crash (Reuters)
Leader Martin and 2014 winner Nibali crash (Reuters) By Julien Pretot LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) - There's never a dull moment on the Tour de France and Thursday's Stage Six was no exception as leader Tony Martin broke his collarbone in a crash, sending 2014 winner Vincenzo Nibali and others tumbling. After a few days of crashes and nervous racing the peloton took it relatively easy on the … [Read more...]
Cycling-Leader Martin and 2014 winner Nibali hit tarmac (Reuters)
Cycling-Leader Martin and 2014 winner Nibali hit tarmac (Reuters) (Writes through) By Julien Pretot LE HAVRE, France, July 9 (Reuters) - There is never a dull moment on the Tour de France and Thursday's sixth stage was no exception as race leader Tony Martin crashed, sending 2014 winner Vincenzo Nibali and other riders tumbling to the tarmac. After a few days of crashes and nervous … [Read more...]
Jordan rejoins Clippers, snubbing Mavericks
Jordan rejoins Clippers, snubbing Mavericks ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print DeAndre Jordan, after verbally agreeing to a four-year max deal with the Dallas Mavericks last week, has made an about-face, re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in a deal ESPN sources say was completed Thursday morning shortly after midnight ET at his house in Houston. The contract with the … [Read more...]
Royals All-Star Alex Gordon will miss eight weeks with groin injury
Royals All-Star Alex Gordon will miss eight weeks with groin injury Alex Gordon won't be starting in left field for the American League All-Star team after all, and for the Kansas City Royals, that's not even the worst of the news. Gordon, who went down during Wednesday's game, will miss eight weeks with what's been termed a "Grade 2-plus" groin strain. While being gone 'til September is bad … [Read more...]
Eye on MLB: Best of Thursday baseball
Eye on MLB: Best of Thursday baseball It might surprise some to know that the Los Angeles Angels have caught up to the Houston Astros in the loss column in the AL West. Houston still leads the division by 1 1/2 games heading into play Thursday, but its "real lead" has vanished because the team from Anaheim, Calif. has won nine out of 10 games since June 27, improving its record to 46-38. The … [Read more...]