Construction resumes on Vikings stadium as worker who died is identified Construction on the Minnesota Vikings' new stadium continued Thursday morning, one day after a worker fell from the roof and died. On Wednesday morning, a worker fell 50 feet off the edge of the roof into a snow gutter and died. The man wasn't officially identified, but according to multiple reports including the St. … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit, strongly denies allegations
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit, strongly denies allegations Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been named in a civil lawsuit alleging that he and two other men drugged a woman, broke into her apartment and raped her. A lawyer for Rose strongly denied the accusation, categorizing it as "completely false and without any factual basis." TMZ reported late Wednesday that … [Read more...]
Dunk History: Rajon Rondo leaps past Dwight Howard, ascends to All-Star status
Dunk History: Rajon Rondo leaps past Dwight Howard, ascends to All-Star status As the summer wears on, with training camps and preseason play still off in (what feels like) the distant future, we turn our attention to the past. Join us as we while away a few late-summer moments recalling some of the most scintillating slams of yesteryear, the most thunderous throwdowns ever to sear … [Read more...]
MLB “actively studying” ways to improve fan safety
MLB "actively studying" ways to improve fan safety It appears Major League Baseball is coming closer to finding a solution to keep fans safe from foul balls and bats that could make their way into the stands. As Yahoo's Tim Brown wrote earlier this week, it's become a problem that must be addressed. The protective netting currently only covers a small area behind home plate and there's been … [Read more...]
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 4
Weekly Picks: PL Predictions GW 4 The first highlight of the season – and for some the biggest – falls into our lap this week. Transfer Deadline day! It’s almost become the new Cup Final day, but with ALL teams involved. Of course, some clubs would prefer not to be – Everton for one. West Brom for another. But it seems that John Stones and Saido Berahino could be playing their final games this … [Read more...]
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit
Derrick Rose accused of rape in civil lawsuit Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been named in a civil lawsuit alleging that he and two other men drugged a woman, broke into her apartment and raped her. TMZ reported late Wednesday that the woman who has filed suit, "identified only as Jane Doe," alleges that the 2010-11 NBA Most Valuable Player and two of his longtime friends — Ryan … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 6 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 6 results (Reuters) Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Results from Vuelta a Espana (Cordoba - Sierra de Cazorla, 200.3 km) on Thursday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 4:46:16" 2. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Cannondale) +5" 3. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 4. Ruben Plaza (Spain / Lampre) +11" 5. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 6. Joaquim Rodriguez … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana mountain classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana mountain classification after stage 6 (Reuters) Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Mountain Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. Omar Fraile (Spain / Caja Rural) 13 2. Walter Pedraza (Colombia / Colombia) 7 3. Natnael Berhane (Eritrea / Team MTN) 7 4. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 6 5. Sylvain Chavanel (France / IAM Cycling) 4 6. Cyril … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana classification after stage 6 (Reuters) Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Classification from Vuelta a Espana after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 21:55:13" 2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) +10" 3. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Cannondale) +33" 4. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) +36" 5. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) +49" 6. Chris … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 6 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 6 (Reuters) Aug 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 6 on Thursday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff - Saxo) 61 2. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 56 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 47 4. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 40 5. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) 36 6. John … [Read more...]