Cycling-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 into the southern resort of Marbella on Saturday. The 7.4-km ride, which included several narrow, sand-covered stretches, will not count towards the overall standings due to safety … [Read more...]
Jockey John Velazquez gets win No. 800 at Saratoga (The Associated Press)
Jockey John Velazquez gets win No. 800 at Saratoga (The Associated Press) SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez reached a milestone 800th victory at Saratoga Race Course when Run a Dubb Dubb rallied to edge Touching My Toes in Saturday's first race. … [Read more...]
Puck Daddy’s Summer Series: The Philadelphia Flyers from A to Z
Puck Daddy's Summer Series: The Philadelphia Flyers from A to Z (Ed. Note: August is known to be a very quiet month in the hockey world. As we wait for September to arrive and training camps to begin, let’s learn a little history about all 30 teams. Behold, our summer A-Z series, in which we ask fans of all 30 teams to drop some knowledge on us! Add your own choices in the comments!) By: … [Read more...]
No. 4 USC: The Trojans are ready to be back on top behind QB Cody Kessler
No. 4 USC: The Trojans are ready to be back on top behind QB Cody Kessler Dr. Saturday will unveil its preseason Top 25 team-by-team during the next 25 days. This list is based on returning starters, schedule and prospects. However, we all know that once the games begin, things can change very quickly. Still, we thought we’d give our best guess heading into the 2015 season. No. 5 USC 2014 … [Read more...]
Premier League Saturday Gameweek 3, TV times and open thread
Premier League Saturday Gameweek 3, TV times and open thread Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Manchester United vs Newcastle United, 7:45am, NBCSN and NBC UniversoLeicester vs Spurs, 10am, NBCSNCrystal Palace vs Aston Villa, 10am, USA NetworkNorwich vs Stoke, 10am, NBC Sports Live ExtraSunderland vs Swansea, 10am, NBC Sports Live ExtraWest Ham vs Bournemouth, … [Read more...]
The NBA’s all-time starting five: Toronto Raptors
The NBA's all-time starting five: Toronto Raptors You’re in your second semester of AP Basketball History, you love really good teams, and you love lists. With precious little drama left in the NBA’s 2015 offseason, why don’t we hit the barroom and/or barbershop, pour ourselves a frosty mug of Barbicide, and get to arguin’ over each franchise’s most formidable starting five-man lineup. … [Read more...]
Memphis Depay will be a star, but he’s not ready to be Manchester United’s talisman yet
Memphis Depay will be a star, but he’s not ready to be Manchester United’s talisman yet After Memphis Depay runs out at Old Trafford for Manchester United in mid-week for the return leg against Brugge, expectations will be lifted. After a dazzling display on the left-wing in a 3-1 win over Club Brugge in midweek and a decent performance in a 0-0 draw against Newcastle, already there’s plenty […] … [Read more...]
Clint Bowyer won’t drive for Ganassi in 2016
Clint Bowyer won't drive for Ganassi in 2016 Your browser does not support iframes. You can scratch off Chip Ganassi Racing as a possible destination for Clint Bowyer in 2016. Bowyer said Friday that he and Michael Waltrip co-owner Rob Kauffman were going their separate ways. Kauffman agreed to purchase a stake in Chip Ganassi Racing earlier in the month and Michael Waltrip Racing announced … [Read more...]
New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints Free Pick and Betting Odds Week 2 Preseason
New England Patriots at New Orleans Saints Free Pick and Betting Odds. The New Orleans Saints are set to welcome the New England Patriots to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in Los Angeles for their second week preseason game. Kickoff is set for 7.30 PM ET on Saturday, August 22nd and 5Dimes has no favourite in this one with -125 odds on the Saints and +105 on the Patriots. Total line odds are … [Read more...]
Chiefs LB Dee Ford has rib broken on crushing Christine Michael block
Chiefs LB Dee Ford has rib broken on crushing Christine Michael block Outside linebacker Dee Ford's night was going pretty well in Friday's preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] Ford, the Kansas City Chiefs' first-round pick last year, got a chance to start as Tamba Hali rested. Ford played well, with a couple … [Read more...]