Andre Deveaux saga ends as Swedish authorities decide to drop investigation into pre-game attack Nearly four months after it began, the Andre Deveaux saga has finally come to an end. In an email to the National Post, Swedish prosecutor Margareta Danielsson-Olvon said her office has “decided to drop the case … The suspect has left the country and is not expected to return here.” In March, the … [Read more...]
Ex-Giants lineman questions maturity of Jason Pierre-Paul
Ex-Giants lineman questions maturity of Jason Pierre-Paul New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul’s injuries (an amputated finger and broken thumb) sustained in an accident involving fireworks has garnered plenty of reactions. And one of Pierre-Paul’s former teammates, ex-Giants offensive lineman David Diehl, questioned his maturity in a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. … [Read more...]
MLB midseason review: Managers on the hot seat in the second half
MLB midseason review: Managers on the hot seat in the second half Editor's note: Most teams in MLB have passed the 81-game mark of their seasons, so The Stew is spending this week looking back at the first half of 2015. We've reached the final installment of our midseason review series and today we're talking jobs. Specifically, which managers might find themselves on the hot seat in the … [Read more...]
African team says racist abuse won’t detract from success (Reuters)
African team says racist abuse won't detract from success (Reuters) (Note: strong language in the second paragraph) By Julien Pretot LIVAROT, France (Reuters) - The man who founded the first African team to race in the Tour de France said on Friday that racist abuse suffered by one of his riders in Austria this week could not deflect from its success in establishing Africa's place in world … [Read more...]
V V Goodnight uses late surge to win Monmouth Park feature (The Associated Press)
V V Goodnight uses late surge to win Monmouth Park feature (The Associated Press) OCEANPORT, N.J. (AP) -- V V Goodnight overtook American Girl in the closing strides to win by a nose in the $41,000 allowance feature at Monmouth Park on Friday. … [Read more...]
USGA’s Davis shares two regrets about Chambers Bay
USGA's Davis shares two regrets about Chambers Bay Though the golf world got a classic at last month's U.S. Open, host Chambers Bay and the USGA, which puts on the championship, came under fire for myriad issues for players and fans alike. USGA executive director Mike Davis opened up on Friday, offering some candor about a pair of regrets about how his organization handled the unique venue. … [Read more...]
The Tour de France At A Glance (The Associated Press)
The Tour de France At A Glance (The Associated Press) FOUGERES, France (AP) -- A brief look at the seventh stage of the Tour de France on Friday: … [Read more...]
Token of Love wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press)
Token of Love wins Belmont feature (The Associated Press) NEW YORK (AP) -- Token of Love rallied to beat Dauphine Russe by 2 1/2 lengths Friday in the $85,000 allowance feature for fillies and mares on the turf at Belmont Park. … [Read more...]
Aldridge: Spurs made it safe for 'leap of faith'
Aldridge: Spurs made it safe for 'leap of faith' Michael Wright 0 Shares Print SAN ANTONIO -- The Spurs' courtship of LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency played out similarly to what NBA fans have seen in countless interviews involving coach Gregg Popovich, the power forward said. "You've seen the TNT interviews, right?" Aldridge joked Friday during his introductory news … [Read more...]
Deron Williams reaches buyout with Nets, will reportedly join Mavericks
Deron Williams reaches buyout with Nets, will reportedly join Mavericks A three-time NBA All-Star is unexpectedly about to hit the open market. Reports indicate that he will not be there for long. David Aldridge of NBA.com reported Friday that the Brooklyn Nets and point guard Deron Williams have reached a buyout agreement for the final two years and $43.3 million left on his contract. … [Read more...]