Oliveira of Portugal wins 13th Vuelta stage, Aru keeps lead (The Associated Press) Nelson Oliveira of Portugal sped away to win the 13th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, while Fabio Aru kept his lead on Friday before the Grand Tour enters three straight days in the mountains. Oliveira broke free from an escape group of 24 riders with around 20 kilometers (12 miles) to go on the hilly … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 13 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Vuelta a Espana points classification after stage 13 (Reuters) Sept 4 (Infostrada Sports) - Points Classification Vuelta a Espana after Stage 13 on Friday 1. Esteban Chaves (Colombia / Orica) 79 2. Tom Dumoulin (Netherlands / Giant) 74 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) 74 4. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / Team Sky) 72 5. John Degenkolb (Germany / Giant) 68 6. Kristian Sbaragli … [Read more...]
Astana thrown out of MPCC (The Associated Press)
Astana thrown out of MPCC (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- Astana has been thrown out of the Movement for Credible Cycling for a breach of the group's regulations. … [Read more...]
Remember DaMarcus Beasley on your Mount Rushmores
Remember DaMarcus Beasley on your Mount Rushmores It’s time. Sixteen years after his professional debut? The truth is, it’s way past time. We need to start giving DaMarcus Beasley his due as one of the greatest American soccer players of all time. The U.S. men’s national team is currently preparing for its most important game since it […] It’s time. Sixteen years after his professional … [Read more...]
Justin Wilson’s name to be on AJ Allmendinger’s car for rest of 2015
Justin Wilson's name to be on AJ Allmendinger's car for rest of 2015 Jusin Wilson's name will be above the door of AJ Allmendinger's No. 47 for the rest of the season. Wilson died August 24, a day after he was hit in the head by a piece of debris during the IndyCar Series race at Pocono Raceway. Wilson and Allmendinger raced each other in the open-wheel ranks and also have competed together … [Read more...]
Inside Baseball: Managerial heat in NL East
Inside Baseball: Managerial heat in NL East There may be more than a division title at stake as Terry Collins of the Mets and Matt Williams of the Nationals battle it out in the NL East with a month to go. Two managerial jobs could possibly hang in the balance in a potential playoffs-or-bust game for both men. And, considering the current standings and trends, it's pretty clear whose job appears … [Read more...]
ESPN picks Jessica Mendoza to replace Curt Schilling
ESPN picks Jessica Mendoza to replace Curt Schilling Jessica Mendoza's Sunday Night Baseball debut must have impressed her bosses, because she's getting another crack at the position. Mendoza will fill in as an analyst on Sunday Night Baseball through the rest of the season, ESPN PR announced Friday, as a replacement for Curt Schilling. Jessica Mendoza (@jessmendoza) will join Sunday Night … [Read more...]
TCNJ field hockey picks up new season right where it left off – The Trentonian
TCNJ field hockey picks up new season right where it left off - The Trentonian Despite the loss of a pair of All-America players in Lindsey Hatch and Erin Healy, The College of New Jersey field hockey team picked up right where it left off in 2014, with an impressive win. After winning the Division III national title in 2014 the No. 4 ranked Lions opened the 2015 season on Tuesday night with an … [Read more...]
Report: Baylor DE Shawn Oakman and S Orion Stewart suspended for opener
Report: Baylor DE Shawn Oakman and S Orion Stewart suspended for opener Baylor star defensive end Shawn Oakman has been suspended for the Bears’ Friday season opener against SMU, according to Bleacher Report. Fox Sports reported that safety Orion Stewart also was suspended. The reason for the suspension was not disclosed. Oakman, a fifth-year senior, was an All-American last season after … [Read more...]
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Alexander Einarrsson
Listen to Soccer Morning from 9-10:15am ET with Alexander Einarrsson Today’s Soccer Morning features an interview with Alexander Einarrsson about Iceland moving one giant step closer to qualification for Euro 2016 after defeating the Netherlands yesterday. You can listen to Soccer Morning live via the World Soccer Talk LIVE page at www.worldsoccertalk.com/live. During the show, you can tweet … [Read more...]