IndyCar driver Justin Wilson in coma after wreck at Pocono (The Associated Press) IndyCar driver Justin Wilson was in a coma and in critical condition after sustaining a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke off a car in the crash-filled race at Pocono Raceway. The debris broke off Sage Karam's car when Karam spun into the wall Sunday. Wilson's car veered left … [Read more...]
New Under Armour campaign stars Brady, Curry
New Under Armour campaign stars Brady, Curry Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter Close ESPN.com's sports business reporter since 2012; previously at ESPN from 2000-06 Appears on SportsCenter, ESPN Radio, ESPN.com and with ABC News Formerly worked as analyst at CNBC 0 Shares Print Tom Brady won another Super Bowl. Stephen Curry won an MVP and an NBA title. Jordan Spieth … [Read more...]
Martinez insists Stones staying at Everton
Martinez insists Stones staying at Everton Richard Jolly LIVERPOOL -- Roberto Martinez is adamant Everton will keep John Stones out of Chelsea's clutches and believes the England international will still be at Goodison Park when the transfer window shuts. "Of course, yes," said the Everton manager in a news conference, as he suggested the forthcoming signing of Ramiro Funes Mori will not lead … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: Strike Zone Notes
Strike Zone: Strike Zone Notes Today’s column is on the brief side, as I’m still playing catchup after a little vacation. Instead of going team-by-team, the notes will simply be divided up by league for the rest of the season. American League Notes - Kris Medlen is set to take Jeremy Guthrie’s spot in Kansas City’s rotation after posting a 2.41 ERA and a 14/5 K/BB ratio in 14 1/3 innings as a … [Read more...]
Report: Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson has torn ACL
Report: Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson has torn ACL When Jordy Nelson went down without being touched after a short reception on Sunday afternoon, you knew it wasn't good. And a report said the injury is as bad as the Green Bay Packers could have feared. [Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football: Sign up and join a league todayl] The initial diagnosis on Nelson is that he tore his ACL in this … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 2 (Reuters) Aug 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 2 on Sunday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 25 2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 20 3. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) 16 4. Daniel Martin (Ireland / Cannondale) 14 5. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha) 13 6. Nairo Quintana … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana team classification after stage 2 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana team classification after stage 2 (Reuters) Aug 23 (Infostrada Sports) - Team Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 2 on Sunday 1. Team Sky (Britain) 12:02:56" 2. Astana (Kazakhstan) +21" 3. Lotto (Belgium) +1:17" 4. BMC Racing (United States) +1:33" 5. Movistar (Spain) +1:44" 6. Katusha (Russia) +2:14" 7. Tinkoff - Saxo (Russia) +2:27" 8. Etixx - Quick-Step … [Read more...]
Nibali expelled from Spanish Vuelta; Chaves wins 2nd stage (The Associated Press)
Nibali expelled from Spanish Vuelta; Chaves wins 2nd stage (The Associated Press) Former Tour de France champion Vincenzo Nibali was thrown out of the Spanish Vuelta on Sunday for holding on to a support vehicle after being involved in a big crash on the second stage, which was won by Esteban Chaves of Colombia. Officials said Nibali broke the rules by letting the support vehicle from his … [Read more...]
Cris Carter told NFL rookies to get ‘fall guy’ for when they get in legal trouble
Cris Carter told NFL rookies to get 'fall guy' for when they get in legal trouble One part of the Chris Borland story by ESPN The Magazine that didn't fit with the rest of the tale but was still pretty surprising was Borland's "fall guy" story. According to Borland, someone at his NFL rookie symposium encouraged he and the other rookies to get a "fall guy," basically someone to take the heat … [Read more...]
MLB won't take issue with Fiers' no-hitter glove
MLB won't take issue with Fiers' no-hitter glove Friday night. Astros right-hander Mike Fiers no-hit the Dodgers in his first career complete game (HOU 3, LAD 0). He threw 134 pitches in the historic performance. At some point during the game, television cameras caught Fiers with what appears to be a foreign substance on the inside of his glove. Here's the image: Here is a closer … [Read more...]