Cycling-Road-Tour de France classification after stage 13 (Reuters) July 17 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Tour de France after Stage 13 on Friday 1. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 51:34:21" 2. Tejay van Garderen (U.S. / BMC Racing) +2:52" 3. Nairo Quintana (Colombia / Movistar) +3:09" 4. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) +3:58" 5. Geraint Thomas (Britain / Team Sky) +4:03" … [Read more...]
Cycling-Van Avermaet clinches rare victory (Reuters)
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Now that he’s in contention, Scot Marc Warren might get some TV time
Now that he's in contention, Scot Marc Warren might get some TV time In the last 100 years, only three Scots have won the Claret Jug – the trophy that defines the game their kin invented. Marc Warren is looking to become the fourth, following up an opening 68 with 3-under 69 on Friday at St. Andrews to post up at the halfway mark of the British Open with a strong chance to win. Now that he's … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Break Out
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: Break Out Follow @Rotoworld_BB and @NickNelsonMN on Twitter! After taking a week off for the All-Star break, we're back with your latest preview of the upcoming week's two-start pitchers, streamers, team-by-team game totals and more. Why take heed of the advice doled out in this column? Well, not to toot my own horn, but here's how the last three pitchers spotlighted … [Read more...]
Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Lines July 17, 2015
Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers Free Pick and Betting Lines. The 38-52 Milwaukee Brewers play host to the 53-35 Pittsburgh Pirates tonight in MLB action on the grass of Miller Park, July 17, 2015. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10PM ET. Betting Odds Moneyline: Pirates +108/Brewers -119 O/U Total: 8 Pitching Matchup Charlie Morton (R) W/L 6-2 WHIP 1.31 ERA 4.15 Mike Fiers (R) … [Read more...]
Tennessee under federal investigation for sexual violence
Tennessee under federal investigation for sexual violence The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) has started an investigation into sexual violence at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. According to the Tennessean, an individual filed a federal complaint “regarding the university’s response to a report of sexual violence.” UT Chancellor Jimmy Cheek informed … [Read more...]
Brandon Marshall on New York Jets: ‘This will be my last team’
Brandon Marshall on New York Jets: 'This will be my last team' The man who has been traded three times in nine seasons just made a bold statement about the state of his career. Brandon Marshall, who was shipped off by the Chicago Bears to the New York Jets this offseason, says that his newest team will be his final one. If I'm cut tomorrow. I'll retire. This will be my last team⛳️ … [Read more...]
Who the heck is Danny Willett and what’s he doing leading the British Open?
Who the heck is Danny Willett and what's he doing leading the British Open? ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Early-tournament major leaderboards are like going to a class reunion of people two grades below you. You recognize a couple of the names, sure, but there are many more unfamiliar ones that may as well have parachuted in from Pluto ... or South Yorkshire, as the case may be. Friday at the … [Read more...]
The Latest: Froome rides for rhinos as Tour (The Associated Press)
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This Teemu Selanne Mighty Ducks wax figure is both awesome and terrifying (Photo)
This Teemu Selanne Mighty Ducks wax figure is both awesome and terrifying (Photo) Teemu Selanne has a Stanley Cup ring, a bunch of silver and bronze medals from the Olympics and World Championships, a Calder Trophy, a Richard Trophy, a Masterton and many other honors to show from his decorated hockey career. Has he ever had a wax figure created in his honor? Well, he has at least one, which … [Read more...]