Cycling-Veteran Hayman denies Boonen to take Paris-Roubaix win (Reuters) By Julien Pretot ROUBAIX, France, April 10 (Reuters) - Australian veteran Mathew Hayman deprived Tom Boonen of a record-breaking fifth Paris-Roubaix title when he won the Queen of the Classics on Sunday after the leading favourites got trapped behind a big crash. The Orica-GreenEDGE rider, 37, outsprinted Belgian … [Read more...]
Paul Pogba winner at Milan as Juventus march on
Paul Pogba winner at Milan as Juventus march on Paul Pogba struck a second-half winner as Juventus continued their march towards a record-equalling fifth consecutive Serie A title with a 2-1 victory at AC Milan on Saturday. Juventus, who last won five on the trot in 1935, are now nine points clear of second-placed Napoli, before they host basement […] Photo credit: AFP. Paul Pogba struck a … [Read more...]
What's at stake in tonight's Warriors-Spurs game
What's at stake in tonight's Warriors-Spurs game 1:03 PM ET print The Golden State Warriors play their 81st game of the season Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs (7 p.m. ET, NBATV) as they continue their quest for the single-season wins record while the Spurs look to remain unbeaten at home. Here are some things to watch for in Sunday night's showdown: The Warriors' … [Read more...]
Bartolo Colon delighted fans with over-the-shoulder catch
Bartolo Colon delighted fans with over-the-shoulder catch Bartolo Colon, oh how we've missed thee. The 42-year-old right-hander has been the source of much entertainment — some intentional, some perhaps not so intentional — over the years, which is why we cherish every moment he spends on the field. [Sign up for Fantasy Baseball | Play for $40K | Expert rankings | Mock draft ] That was … [Read more...]
Masters Day 4: Five things to watch
Masters Day 4: Five things to watch Your browser does not support iframes. AUGUSTA, Ga. — It's Masters Sunday, the finest golf day of the year. Get your pimento cheese and sweet tea set up and your couch spot staked out, because we're in for an exceptional afternoon. Here's everything you need to know going in: 1. Jordan Spieth vs. History. Spieth, the defending champion, has already set a … [Read more...]
Barcelona must prove they are world’s best, says Luis Enrique
Barcelona must prove they are world’s best, says Luis Enrique Barcelona boss Luis Enrique urged his side to show they are still the best team in the world in the final two months of the season after suffering a second consecutive La Liga defeat 1-0 at Real Sociedad on Saturday. The European champions saw their lead at the top of […] Photo credit: AFP Barcelona boss Luis Enrique urged his … [Read more...]
Bryan Murray says ‘it was the right time’ to leave Ottawa GM job
Bryan Murray says 'it was the right time' to leave Ottawa GM job Bryan Murray wanted to spend more time with his family. That was the message he gave when he announced he would step down as the Ottawa Senators general manager and handing over that role to assistant general manager Pierre Dorion. “How much time I’ve taken away from my family, tolerant is an underused word, but putting up with … [Read more...]
What's the Warriors' secret sauce (other than, you know, historic shooting)? Team dinners!
What's the Warriors' secret sauce (other than, you know, historic shooting)? Team dinners! 1:00 PM ET Jordan BrennerESPN The Magazine contributing writer Close Brenner writes for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN Insider. He covers the NBA and college basketball. print The fabulous team chemistry the Warriors exhibit on the court extends far off of it. Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty … [Read more...]
Robinson Chirinos finished an at-bat with a broken forearm
Robinson Chirinos finished an at-bat with a broken forearm Catchers are a tough breed. There's no doubt about. But Robinson Chirinos took that toughness to an entirely different level on Saturday night. According to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan, the Texas Rangers backstop suffered a broken forearm when he was hit by a pitch from the Angels' hurler Garrett Richards. Chirinos was not awarded first … [Read more...]
NBA playoff push: What's at stake Sunday?
NBA playoff push: What's at stake Sunday? 11:03 AM ET print The 2015-16 season has hit the homestretch, and teams are jockeying for positioning, fighting for their postseason lives or going for records. Each day, ESPN.com will have a snapshot of the games affecting the NBA playoff picture. Here's what's at stake Sunday: Hornets-Wizards, noon ET What's at stakePlayoff seeding: The … [Read more...]