Horse racing-Profile of 'Cups King' Bart Cummings (Reuters) Factbox on Australia's most successful horse trainer Bart Cummings, who died on Sunday aged 87. * Worked for his father as a strapper, helping him prepare Comic Court for the 1950 Melbourne Cup with the stallion, carrying 59kgs, winning the 3,200m handicap race by three lengths in an Australasian record of three minutes, 19.5 … [Read more...]
Sevilla chase first win over Atletico Madrid in five years
Sevilla chase first win over Atletico Madrid in five years Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro wants his side to use Sunday’s visit of Atletico Madrid to prove they can more than mix it with the top sides as they prepare for a return to the Champions League this season. Sevilla have won back-to-back Europa League titles over the last two years […] Sevilla striker Kevin Gameiro wants his side to … [Read more...]
Steve Smith ejected for fighting, then watches rest of game with oldest son
Steve Smith ejected for fighting, then watches rest of game with oldest son You knew Steve Smith wasn't going to leave football without one last scrap with DeAngelo Hall. Smith, the Baltimore Ravens receiver who said he plans to retire at season's end, has a long, sordid past with the Washington Redskins' Hall dating back to their days facing each other twice a season in the NFC South. In … [Read more...]
Mets acquire former D-Backs closer Addison Reed to solidify bullpen
Mets acquire former D-Backs closer Addison Reed to solidify bullpen Even with his New York Mets holding a six-game lead in the National League East, general manager Sandy Alderson is still looking for ways to solidify his roster. On Saturday, he went for an upgrade in the bullpen, acquiring Addison Reed from the Arizona Diamondbacks. ESPN New York's Adam Rubin was the first to report a deal … [Read more...]
Thomas Muller nets twice as Bayern Munich stay perfect with win over Leverkusen
Thomas Muller nets twice as Bayern Munich stay perfect with win over Leverkusen Thomas Muller was spot on for Bayern Munich as they made it three wins out of three to return to the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday. The Germany international scored two goals – his fourth and fifth of the season, the second a penalty – in a 3-0 win […] Thomas Muller was spot on for Bayern Munich as they made … [Read more...]
College basketball: Jordan Bohannon, brother of two ex-Badgers, picks Iowa – La Crosse Tribune
College basketball: Jordan Bohannon, brother of two ex-Badgers, picks Iowa - La Crosse Tribune IOWA CITY — The Bohannon legacy has come full circle. A decade after his oldest brother spurned Iowa for border rival Wisconsin, Jordan Bohannon chose the Hawkeyes’ basketball program on Friday morning. Bohannon, a 6-foot-1 senior at Linn-Mar High School, became head coach Fran McCaffery’s third commit … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana stage 8 results (Reuters)
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Sheer Drama, Flintshire among winners on Travers undercard (The Associated Press)
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Spa Stunner! American Pharoah loses in Travers to Keen Ice (The Associated Press)
Spa Stunner! American Pharoah loses in Travers to Keen Ice (The Associated Press) Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has been beaten, losing to Keen Ice in the $1.6 million Travers Stakes before a stunned crowd Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. American Pharoah came into the race as the overwhelming favorite, but lost the lead entering the far turn and just didn't have the energy to catch … [Read more...]
Shaka Hislop and Raphael Gellar interviews; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.28.15)
Shaka Hislop and Raphael Gellar interviews; World Soccer Talk Radio (8.28.15) Listen to the latest episode of World Soccer Talk Radio featuring interviews with Shaka Hislop and Raphael Gellar. During the interview with Shaka Hislop, the ESPN soccer analyst discusses West Ham United’s form this season, whether he has faith in Slaven Bilic, as well as his memories of playing with […] Listen to … [Read more...]