Matthews wins Paris-Nice prologue (The Associated Press) CONFLANS-SAINTE-HONORINE, France (AP) -- Australian sprinter Michael Matthews won the Paris-Nice prologue on Sunday to grab the Race to the Sun's yellow jersey. … [Read more...]
Cycling-Trott wins omnium gold as Britain dominates medal table (Reuters)
Cycling-Trott wins omnium gold as Britain dominates medal table (Reuters) (Adds later races, quotes) By Martyn Herman LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Britain's Laura Trott did not put a wheel out place as she claimed her second gold medal of the world track cycling championships with a dominant victory in the omnium on Sunday. Trott, who won Olympic gold in the multi-discipline event on the … [Read more...]
Kristoffersen locks up WCup slalom title with race to spare (The Associated Press)
Kristoffersen locks up WCup slalom title with race to spare (The Associated Press) Henrik Kristoffersen crowned his stellar World Cup slalom season by locking up the discipline title with a race to spare on Sunday. ''It's incredible,'' said Kristoffersen, who won six of nine slaloms this season. It's Kristoffersen's first crystal globe, and the second slalom title for a Norwegian skier … [Read more...]
Pochettino rues wasted chance for Spurs to seize title momentum
Pochettino rues wasted chance for Spurs to seize title momentum Mauricio Pochettino admits Tottenham missed an opportunity to step up their Premier League title challenge, after failing to beat 10-man Arsenal in a pulsating 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane. Pochettino’s side remain in second place, five points behind leaders Leicester, but the Tottenham manager was left frustrated after Spurs […] … [Read more...]
NASCAR: No procedure changes after delayed Xfinity wreck caution
NASCAR: No procedure changes after delayed Xfinity wreck caution NASCAR will not make any modifications to its caution procedures after a delayed caution call during Saturday's Xfinity Series race led to a three-car pileup. During the second half of the race, won by Kyle Busch, Cody Ware spun in turn two. He hit the wall and his car slowly slid down the track into the middle of the racing … [Read more...]
Minnesota All-Hockey Hair Team 2016 gives us top-notch salad (Video)
Minnesota All-Hockey Hair Team 2016 gives us top-notch salad (Video) The signs that spring is here include the beginning of baseball Spring Training, the NCAA basketball tournament kicking off, NHL playoff races heating up and the opening of the Minnesota State High School Hockey tournment. The legendary Minnesota tournament has given us a special souvenir every year thanks its anonymous … [Read more...]
Peyton Manning to announce retirement on Monday
Peyton Manning to announce retirement on Monday It's time. Peyton Manning will announce his retirement on Monday, one month to the day after winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos. ESPN's Chris Mortensen, technically on hiatus as he battles cancer, was first with the news on Sunday morning. Mortensen cited a source familiar with Manning's decision. The team confirmed the news shortly … [Read more...]
Foot note: Lakers to wear Kobe-themed socks
Foot note: Lakers to wear Kobe-themed socks 12:38 PM ET print LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers will wear Kobe Bryant-themed socks in Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors, marking the first time that an NBA team has ever worn a piece of equipment to honor a current player. The socks were produced by Stance, the NBA's official on-court sock provider, and were inspired and approved by … [Read more...]
Report: Chase Utley’s suspension for takeout slide dropped by MLB
Report: Chase Utley's suspension for takeout slide dropped by MLB Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley will not serve the two-game suspension handed out by Major League Baseball following his vicious take-out slide in last year's NLDS. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times first reported Sunday morning that the suspension had been dropped by the league, freeing Utley to play right … [Read more...]
Ticket punched: Austin Peay is first Cinderella story of season
Ticket punched: Austin Peay is first Cinderella story of season Austin Peay completed one of the most unlikely runs to the NCAA Tournament in recent memory Saturday night by winning its fourth game in four days to capture the Ohio Valley Conference tournament title 83-73 over UT-Martin. It was quite the birthday present for Austin Peay coach Dave Loos, the winningest coach in OVC history who … [Read more...]