Sweden adds playoff performers to final World Cup of Hockey roster The thing with Swedish national players is that they're likely to be good, no matter who they choose to put on their World Cup of Hockey team. Heck, they could even ice a better than halfway decent secondary team with the players they left off the roster. Here's who the Swedes will be bringing to Toronto in September. (Ed. … [Read more...]
Chaves takes Giro lead as Kruijswijk crashes into snowbank (The Associated Press)
Chaves takes Giro lead as Kruijswijk crashes into snowbank (The Associated Press) Steven Kruijswijk crashed into a snowbank on a dangerous descent and Colombian rider Esteban Chaves surprisingly took the overall lead in the Giro d'Italia following a wild 19th stage Friday. Vincenzo Nibali won his first stage of this year's race and moved up from fourth to second overall, only 44 seconds … [Read more...]
All the way like FBK: Schippers sets targets for Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
All the way like FBK: Schippers sets targets for Olympics (Yahoo Sports) It was fitting that Dafne Schippers streaked away from her rivals to set the fastest 200-meter time in the world this year at the wet, windy and chilly FBK Stadion. The stadium was named in honor of the great Fanny Blankers-Koen, who won four Olympic sprint titles at the 1948 London Games. One close observer who can … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Giro d’Italia mountain classification after stage 19 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Giro d'Italia mountain classification after stage 19 (Reuters) May 27 (Infostrada Sports) - Mountain Classification Giro d'Italia after Stage 19 on Friday 1. Damiano Cunego (Italy / Nippo) 134 2. Mikel Nieve (Spain / Team Sky) 98 3. Stefan Denifl (Austria / IAM Cycling) 73 4. Darwin Atapuma (Colombia / BMC Racing) 69 5. Giovanni Visconti (Italy / Movistar) 61 6. David Lopez … [Read more...]
Titletown? Not in the ’70s and ’80s. The Packers were a total mess
Titletown? Not in the '70s and '80s. The Packers were a total mess This offseason, Shutdown Corner will travel down memory lane with a series of stories presenting some interesting and sometimes forgotten stories from the NFL's past. Join us as we relive some of the greatest and craziest moments in the sport's history. Outside of Illinois and Minnesota, there's a romanticism attached to … [Read more...]
Solomon: A scathing indictment of Art Briles' program
Solomon: A scathing indictment of Art Briles' program Baylor football coaches essentially covered up sexual assault complaints from the university and police, according to a scathing report by the university's law firm that resulted in Baylor coach Art Briles' firing and the reassignment of president Ken Starr. The 13-page report produced Thursday by Baylor can only be read as a damning … [Read more...]
Torres ready to eclipse Chelsea title feat
Torres ready to eclipse Chelsea title feat Milan (AFP) – Fernando Torres is dreaming of eclipsing his Champions League triumph with Chelsea and making history for the second time in the competition by leading Atletico Madrid to victory over Real Madrid on Saturday. Torres won the elite European title with the London side in 2012 when they beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties to add their name to … [Read more...]
Happy Hour: Races on cable, All-Star changes and more
Happy Hour: Races on cable, All-Star changes and more It's time for Happy Hour. As always, tweet us your thoughts or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you want to participate. The All-Star Race was fun. If you like chaos, of course. We'll get to some All-Star Race discussion in a bit. First, let's look at what Carl Edwards had to say when reacting to the news that NASCAR was … [Read more...]
Czech Republic names Jagr-less final World Cup of Hockey roster
Czech Republic names Jagr-less final World Cup of Hockey roster Jaromir Jagr will not be playing the Czech’s at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey so he can rest up for the Florida Panthers’ season. Without the 44-year-old legend, they'll have to make do with a mostly NHL roster in a tough Group A with Canada, USA, and Team Europe. Here’s who the Czechs will be bringing to Toronto in September: … [Read more...]
Fact or Fiction: Olivier Vernon in the Pro Bowl? – Giants.com (blog)
Fact or Fiction: Olivier Vernon in the Pro Bowl? - Giants.com (blog) The Giants.com staff debates Big Blue topics as the Giants prepare for the 2016 seasonThe Giant most likely to make his first Pro Bowl is Olivier Vernon.JOHN SCHMEELK: Fiction - My initial reaction here was to agree, but then I started thinking about it. If Vernon plays for a whole season like he did in the final eight games last … [Read more...]