Unlucky Sagan second-best again at Tour as Froome stays cool (The Associated Press) Peter Sagan might be the unluckiest rider at the Tour de France. In a man-to-man duel on an uphill final sprint against Greg van Avermaet, Sagan mistimed his finish, easing up just a fraction too early against the Belgian rider who pushed to the very end. Chris Froome was faultless. … [Read more...]
British Open Round 2: A big ol’ mess and a jam-packed leaderboard
British Open Round 2: A big ol' mess and a jam-packed leaderboard Round 2 of the British Open isn't over yet. Rain delayed action Friday morning, meaning those with later tee times weren't able to finish all 18 holes. That group includes Dustin Johnson, who sits atop the leaderboard at 10-under through 13 holes. That's one stroke better than Danny Willett, the clubhouse leader, who's in at … [Read more...]
Team Penske looks to snap IndyCar skid in Iowa (The Associated Press)
Team Penske looks to snap IndyCar skid in Iowa (The Associated Press) NEWTON, Iowa (AP) -- Team Penske's eight-year IndyCar winless skid at Iowa Speedway is hard to figure out. … [Read more...]
Season Preview: Watford Season Preview
Season Preview: Watford Season Preview Watford could be the most interesting team in the Premier League this season. I don’t mean interesting on the pitch necessarily, although there are some players who could get neutrals and fantasy managers very excited, but for the future of how clubs outside of the financially super-elite compete for the ever-escalating TV rights dollars that go along with … [Read more...]
Dougie Hamilton believed he was ‘going to be a Bruin for life’
Dougie Hamilton believed he was 'going to be a Bruin for life' Flames defenseman Dougie Hamilton apparently had a dream as a young lad. To one day have a Canadian flag on the shoulder of his jersey. “Right now with the Canadian flag on my shoulder I'm really excited and it's a dream come true,” Hamilton said at one of those incredibly not-awkward jersey-wearing news conferences introducing … [Read more...]
Free Sports Picks :: Sportsbook Football Odds: Alabama, Auburn SEC West … – SportsBlog.com (blog)
Free Sports Picks :: Sportsbook Football Odds: Alabama, Auburn SEC West ... - SportsBlog.com (blog) Oddsmakers imply that the 2015 SEC West Division championship could come down to the Iron Bowl again. However, the divisional race could be among the most competitive in recent times with the top five favorites divided by a narrow disparity. Perennial favorite and reloaded Alabama launches in the … [Read more...]
FSU president wants players to take social responsibilities class
FSU president wants players to take social responsibilities class Florida State president John Thrasher has specific plans for athletes at the university. The president told the Tallahassee Democrat Thursday that the university would like to have its athletes take a social responsibilities class. A new position in the athletic department would also be created as part of the initiative to … [Read more...]
Shutdown Countdown: Hard to be optimistic about the 49ers
Shutdown Countdown: Hard to be optimistic about the 49ers Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2015 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 8, the day before the preseason begins with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton. NO. 23: SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Jim Harbaugh. Patrick Willis. … [Read more...]
The Kansas City Royals are your new World Series favorite
The Kansas City Royals are your new World Series favorite Who's ready for Ned Yost to reprise his role as playoff genius? According to the latest Bovada odds, we're going to see Yost bunt his way to the World Series again. This time, however, the results will be different. [On the week's StewPod: The secrets of 'Major League,' our favorite baseball movie.] The Kansas City Royals are now the … [Read more...]
The Stew’s midseason look at MLB awards: Cy Young candidates
The Stew's midseason look at MLB awards: Cy Young candidates Editor's note: This week The Stew is examining candidates for MLB's three major awards. Next up: Cy Young There is no doubt that we are currently living in a era where pitching rules. Offensive numbers have declined steeply from what we now refer to as the "steroid era," and that has allowed pitchers to thrive. There are a number … [Read more...]