Froome safely through opening stage of Vuelta (Reuters) Sky's Chris Froome began his bid for a rare Tour de France-Vuelta double with a relatively gentle workout in the opening stage team time trial on Saturday with safety the main priority for the British outfit. The 7.4-km ride into the southern resort of Marbella, which included several narrow, sand-covered stretches, will not count … [Read more...]
Pocono CEO Igdalsky says IndyCar ’50-50′ to return in 2016 (The Associated Press)
Pocono CEO Igdalsky says IndyCar '50-50' to return in 2016 (The Associated Press) Pocono Raceway CEO Brandon Igdalsky said it's ''50-50'' that IndyCar will return to the track next year. IndyCar returned to Pocono in 2013 after a 24-year absence for the first race of a three-year contract. IndyCar ticket sales at Pocono have been soft the last two years. … [Read more...]
Women’s hockey leagues in tense tug-of-war over star players
Women's hockey leagues in tense tug-of-war over star players The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), a rival of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL), completed its first free agency period last Monday. As the first league in the modern era to pay women for playing hockey professionally, the NWHL easily filled all 72 spots available. Yet, when the clock struck midnight on the east … [Read more...]
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB DraftKings Picks, Advice for August 22 – Bleacher Report
Daily Fantasy Baseball 2015: Best MLB DraftKings Picks, Advice for August 22 - Bleacher Report Lynne Sladky/Associated Press Choosing between multiple great options at each position is never easy, but you can end up with a quality daily fantasy baseball team if you know where to look. Here is a breakdown of the best options to fill your lineup August 22. Sonny Gray, SP, Oakland Athletics … [Read more...]
UCLA assistant coach Adrian Klemm suspended for first 2 games
UCLA assistant coach Adrian Klemm suspended for first 2 games UCLA assistant coach Adrian Klemm will miss the Bruins' first two games of the season because of a team-imposed suspension. Klemm had been reinstated to the team in June after he served a three-month suspension from the NCAA. He was suspended for allegedly violating NCAA recruiting rules and his team suspension comes after the … [Read more...]
Norwich 1-1 Stoke: Shaqiri makes debut
Norwich 1-1 Stoke: Shaqiri makes debut England goalkeeper Jack Butland produced a man-of-the-match display to earn Stoke a 1-1 draw at Norwich. The 22-year-old pulled off a string of impressive saves to deny Norwich during a second-half onslaught. Stoke had taken an early lead through Mame Diouf, heading in a fine free-kick from debutant Xherdan Shaqiri, only for Norwich captain Russell Martin to … [Read more...]
Little Leaguer hits 381-foot home run while family is being interviewed
Little Leaguer hits 381-foot home run while family is being interviewed The Little League World Series opened with a record eight games on Friday and countless memorable moments for all of the players involved. However, if there was one moment that stood out above the rest, it was this one involving Terrance Gist from South Carolina. During the third inning of South Carolina's 7-1 victory … [Read more...]
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: On the Mark
The Week Ahead: Week Ahead: On the Mark The Blue Jays have been jockeying with the Yankees for the top spot in the American League East, and the impact of deadline acquisition David Price has been a central storyline in Toronto's ascent. However, another lefty is proving to be a big factor for the Jays, and his contributions are being somewhat overlooked. Maybe because it's nothing new. Follow … [Read more...]
BMC wins team time trial on 1st Vuelta stage (The Associated Press)
BMC wins team time trial on 1st Vuelta stage (The Associated Press) MARBELLA, Spain (AP) -- The BMC team with American rider Tejay Van Garderen won the opening stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday, a team time trial that won't count toward individual times because of safety concerns. … [Read more...]
Top Dog: Karam wants to impress with win on home track (The Associated Press)
Top Dog: Karam wants to impress with win on home track (The Associated Press) With the dog days of the IndyCar season in full swing, Sage Karam traded a ride on four wheels for a walk with his four-legged friend. Max then sat with Karam on stage for a press conference. The 20-year-old Karam wasn't so tongue tied, and put out a ''Help Wanted'' sign for the weekend. … [Read more...]