Cycling-Nibali shows signs of weakness on Tour de France (Reuters) By Julien Pretot MUR DE BRETAGNE, France, July 11 (Reuters) - Defending champion Vincenzo Nibali, who was banking on the opening block of racing to make his mark on this year's Tour de France, instead showed another sign of weakness on Saturday. The Astana rider could not follow overall leader Chris Froome, Spain's Alberto … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 8 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France youth classification after stage 8 (Reuters) July 11 (Infostrada Sports) - Youth Classification Tour de France after Stage 8 on Saturday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff - Saxo) 31:02:07" 2. Warren Barguil (France / Giant) +56" 3. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +1:45" 4. Romain Bardet (France / AG2R) +3:04" 5. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) +6:22" 6. Eduardo … [Read more...]
Manning Passing Academy is proving ground, incubator for quarterbacks of all … – NOLA.com
Manning Passing Academy is proving ground, incubator for quarterbacks of all ... - NOLA.com Thibodaux – The Manning Passing Academy is aptly named. The first family of football's famed annual get-together, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this weekend, is less a camp than it is a summit meeting for players at team sports' most unique and demanding position. Nowhere else in the world do so … [Read more...]
FSU's Cook turns self in on battery, bonds out
FSU's Cook turns self in on battery, bonds out Florida State running back Dalvin Cook turned himself in to authorities on Friday night before bonding out. A warrant was issued for Cook's arrest on Friday and he was to be charged with misdemeanor battery (touch or strike) after allegedly punching a woman outside a Tallahassee bar. A Leon County Jail official told CBSSports.com that, after … [Read more...]
City target Delph staying at Villa
City target Delph staying at Villa Richard Jolly Fabian Delph has announced that he is staying at Aston Villa despite widespread reports that he was on the verge of joining Manchester City. City were interested in the England international and were tipped to complete an £8 million move for him, but the 25-year-old, who signed a new four-and-a-half year contract with Villa in January, says he … [Read more...]
Patrick Sharp relieved trade speculation can end after being dealt to Stars
Patrick Sharp relieved trade speculation can end after being dealt to Stars Patrick Sharp, like everyone else, knew this day was coming, and it was relief when the news finally broke that he was being traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Dallas Stars. “I’ve learned over the years not to put too much emphasis or listen to too many rumors, unless they’re coming from Stan [Bowman] or my … [Read more...]
Mavs owner Cuban dismisses Jordan's apology
Mavs owner Cuban dismisses Jordan's apology Tim MacMahon, ESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM 0 Shares Print Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban doesn't accept the public apology from DeAndre Jordan. "When is an apology not an apology?" Cuban wrote Saturday via … [Read more...]
Report: 76ers’ Joel Embiid needs 2nd foot surgery, could miss 2015-16 season
Report: 76ers' Joel Embiid needs 2nd foot surgery, could miss 2015-16 season Nearly one month after suffering a setback in the healing of his surgically repaired right foot, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will now reportedly undergo a second procedure on that foot, one that could cost him the entire 2015-16 NBA season. [Follow Dunks Don't Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]
Report: Embiid likely to miss 2015-16 season
Report: Embiid likely to miss 2015-16 season ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid needs another surgery on his injured foot and likely will miss the entire 2015-16 season, according to a report by the Philadelphia Inquirer. Citing multiple sources, the Inquirer reported that the 76ers are planning for the likelihood of Embiid missing the season … [Read more...]
Serena Williams wins Wimbledon, captures Serena Slam
Serena Williams wins Wimbledon, captures Serena Slam She's done it. Serena Williams is the 2015 Wimbledon champion. She's completed her second Serena Slam, her sixth Wimbledon title, and her 21st Grand Slam championship. She's become the oldest woman to win a title in the Open era. Williams defeated Spaniard Garbine Muguruza in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. At next month's U.S. Open, she'll … [Read more...]