Geschke wins, Froome stays safe on Stage 17 in Alps (The Associated Press) Simon Geschke of the Giant-Alpecin team won a tough and dangerous Stage 17 of the Tour de France in the Alps on Wednesday with a brave solo ride, while former champion Alberto Contador fell during a terrifying high-speed descent. Race leader Chris Froome staved off multiple attacks to get through the first of four … [Read more...]
Geschke wins 17th stage, Froome still leads Tour (Reuters)
Geschke wins 17th stage, Froome still leads Tour (Reuters) PRA LOUP, France (Reuters) - German Simon Geschke of the Giant-Alpecin team won the 17th stage of the Tour de France, a 161-km ride from Dignes les Bains on Wednesday. American Andrew Talansky was second for Cannondale-Garmin with Colombian Rigoberto Uran of Etixx-Quick Step finishing third. Briton Chris Froome of Team Sky retained … [Read more...]
Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones: Dez Bryant playoff call ‘was correct’
Cowboys executive VP Stephen Jones: Dez Bryant playoff call 'was correct' There are two plays from the NFL Playoffs that people are still talking about six months later. One, of course, was Malcolm Butler’s goal line interception of Russell Wilson that sealed the Super Bowl for the New England Patriots over the Seattle Seahawks. The other is Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant’s … [Read more...]
DeAndre Jordan and Mark Cuban both said really weird things about each other
DeAndre Jordan and Mark Cuban both said really weird things about each other On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Clippers held a press conference. They showed off their terrible new uniforms and their formidable core of free agent signings, including Paul Pierce, Wesley Johnson, Cole Aldrich, Austin Rivers and Josh Smith. They also re-introduced us to the re-signed DeAndre Jordan, who infamously … [Read more...]
NBA to offer single-game PPV telecasts for $6.99
NBA to offer single-game PPV telecasts for $6.99 Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print NBA fans who want to watch out-of-market games that are not on national television can … [Read more...]
Shin-Soo Choo hits for the cycle in Rangers’ rout of Rockies
Shin-Soo Choo hits for the cycle in Rangers' rout of Rockies Shin-Soo Choo was the star of the Texas Rangers' 9-0 rout of the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Tuesday night. He opened the scoring with an RBI double in the second, smacked a solo home run in the fourth, then drove in another run with a single in the fifth, putting Choo a triple short of the cycle with four innings to play. … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for July 22 … – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best DraftKings MLB Pitcher Picks for July 22 ... - Bleacher Report Morry Gash/Associated Press Some nights, there just aren't that many quality starters available. I believe that tonight is the night to gamble on some inexpensive pitchers and throw your money behind a lineup of all-star sluggers. According to numberFire.com, no pitcher is projected to even score … [Read more...]
Jordan Spieth took a drink from Zach Johnson’s Claret Jug
Jordan Spieth took a drink from Zach Johnson's Claret Jug Hockey players have a superstition about not touching the Stanley Cup unless they've won it. Jordan Spieth, however, wasn't spooked about getting his hands -- and lips -- on the British Open trophy he just missed out on winning. Spieth and Open winner Zach Johnson flew home to the United States on the same private jet, and the … [Read more...]
Oklahoma State DT Vili Leveni to miss 2015 season
Oklahoma State DT Vili Leveni to miss 2015 season Oklahoma State will play the 2015 season without a projected starter on its defensive line. Vili Leveni, a redshirt sophomore defensive tackle, will miss the season after having Achilles surgery, Cowboys head coach Mike Gundy said at Big 12 Media Days on Tuesday. "It's always difficult when you have a player that's injured, just because they … [Read more...]
Cycling-Van Garderen pulls out of Tour de France (Reuters)
Cycling-Van Garderen pulls out of Tour de France (Reuters) (Adds details) PRA LOUP, France, July 22 (Reuters) - American Tejay van Garderen's Tour de France challenge came to a cruel end when the BMC Racing rider pulled out of the race due to illness during the 17th stage on Wednesday. Van Garderen, who was third overall, visited the medical car several times and eventually stepped off his … [Read more...]