Luis Enrique tight-lipped over Neymar’s future at Barcelona Luis Enrique refused to comment on speculation surrounding Neymar’s future after Barcelona began their Primera Division title defense with a 1-0 victory at Athletic Bilbao. Reports have claimed that the Brazil forward is among Manchester United’s transfer targets. However, Barca boss Enrique said at his post-match press conference: “It … [Read more...]
Jose Reyes isn’t exactly enjoying his time with the Rockies
Jose Reyes isn't exactly enjoying his time with the Rockies Even someone with a heart two sizes too small has to feel for Jose Reyes. Since he was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Colorado Rockies for Troy Tulowitzki on July 27, the Blue Jays have gone on an absolute tear. Toronto has won 19 out 24 games to take over first place in the AL East. [Play a Daily Fantasy contest for cash … [Read more...]
Justin Wilson still in coma, in critical condition after head injury
Justin Wilson still in coma, in critical condition after head injury Justin Wilson is still in a coma and in critical condition at an Allentown, Pennsylvania hospital as of Monday afternoon after suffering a severe head injury during Sunday's IndyCar race at Pocono. Update on Justin Wilson. IndyCar continues to send it's thoughts & prayers to the family. #INDYCAR #PrayersForJustin … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 3 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 3 (Reuters) Aug 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 3 on Monday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 25 2. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff - Saxo) 25 3. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 20 4. Nacer Bouhanni (France / Cofidis) 20 5. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) 16 6. John Degenkolb … [Read more...]
Cycling-Sagan sprints to Vuelta win as Chaves retains lead (Reuters)
Cycling-Sagan sprints to Vuelta win as Chaves retains lead (Reuters) Colombian Esteban Chaves retained the leader's red jersey and Briton Chris Froome made smooth progress as Peter Sagan of Slovakia surged to victory in a sprint finish to the Tour of Spain's third stage on Monday. Tinkoff-Saxo rider Sagan edged out Frenchman Nacer Bouhanni of Cofidis on the line after the 158.4-km leg to … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 3 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 3 results (Reuters) Aug 24 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Vuelta a Espana (Mijas - Malaga, 158.4 km) on Monday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff - Saxo) 4:06:46" 2. Nacer Bouhanni (France / Cofidis) ST 3. John Degenkolb (Germany / Giant) 4. Jempy Druecker (Luxembourg / BMC Racing) 5. Maximiliano Richeze (Argentina / Lampre) 6. Kristian Sbaragli (Italy … [Read more...]
D-III coach volunteers to be tased to ‘boost team morale’ (Video)
D-III coach volunteers to be tased to 'boost team morale' (Video) Sometimes, as preseason camp drags on, it’s difficult for players to have the same type of motivation that they did at the beginning of camp. So, coaches often will plan activities to break up the monotony and energize the team. However, Division III Centre College (Danville, Ky.) defensive line coach Jeffrey Collett took this … [Read more...]
WBA reject Berahino transfer request
WBA reject Berahino transfer request West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino has put in a written transfer request, which has been rejected by the club. Berahino, 22, has been attracting the interest of Tottenham and the England under-21 international was left out of the West Brom squad for Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Chelsea, with boss Tony Pulis saying the player was unsettled by all the transfer … [Read more...]
Preseason Week 2 Flames: Chris Ivory may rumble into RB2 ranks
Preseason Week 2 Flames: Chris Ivory may rumble into RB2 ranks There's a large contingent of football fans that staunchly believe preseason games are completely inconsequential. To these naysayers, they're nothing more than an evaluation phase for head coaches looking to comprise the best 53-man roster possible. However, most fanatics would vehemently disagree. Exhibition action gives owners … [Read more...]
Houston Texans pick Brian Hoyer as their Week 1 starting quarterback
Houston Texans pick Brian Hoyer as their Week 1 starting quarterback Brian Hoyer came off the bench in the Houston Texans' second preseason game, had a mediocre night of 7-of-11 for 52 yards, and that was enough to win the starting quarterback job. Such is the state of the Texans' quarterback position these days. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] Multiple … [Read more...]