Contador wins Criterium du Dauphine prologue (The Associated Press) LES GETS, France (AP) -- Alberto Contador signaled his strong form a little less than a month before the Tour de France starts with a fine victory in the Criterium du Dauphine prologue on Sunday. … [Read more...]
Ali became world citizen but never forgot his hometown roots (The Associated Press)
Ali became world citizen but never forgot his hometown roots (The Associated Press) Muhammad Ali traveled the world as a fighter and humanitarian, but he always came home to Louisville. Now the focus shifts back to Ali's hometown as the world says goodbye to the man who emerged from humble beginnings to rub elbows with heads of state. Ali, slowed for years by Parkinson's disease, died … [Read more...]
Hungary’s ‘sweatpant’ veteran Kiraly reaches the big one
Hungary’s ‘sweatpant’ veteran Kiraly reaches the big one Szombathely (Hungary) (AFP) – Gabor Kiraly has been through seven qualifying campaigns for major tournaments — always in his ever-present sweatpants — but even in the darkest moments insisted he never gave up hope on Euro 2016. “The thought never entered my mind,” said Kiraly, who played a key role getting Hungary to the European … [Read more...]
Matt Harvey looks to build on breakthrough outing
Matt Harvey looks to build on breakthrough outing New York Mets right-hander Matt Harvey has made 80 starts — including four in the postseason — during his career, and every one of them has been an event unto itself. That will be the case again on Sunday as Harvey looks to build on his best outing of the season on Memorial Day against the Chicago White Sox. This time, Harvey will take on the … [Read more...]
Brock Lesnar to return at UFC 200; McGregor-Diaz 2 set for UFC 202
Brock Lesnar to return at UFC 200; McGregor-Diaz 2 set for UFC 202 The UFC kept dropping bombshells during the broadcast of UFC 199, and it had nothing to do with the action in the cage at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. During the pay-per-view broadcast, in two separate announcements, the UFC announced that ex-heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar would return to fight against an opponent to be … [Read more...]
Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II to headline UFC 202
Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II to headline UFC 202 After weeks of negotiating and a number of hurdles along the way, the rematch between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor is set for UFC 202 on Aug. 20 the UFC announced on Saturday night during UFC 199. While the location hasn’t been confirmed, it will reportedly take place in Las Vegas according to MMAFighting.com. The rematch is coming! #UFC202: … [Read more...]
FIFA chief slams ‘enemies’ painting him as ‘greedy’
FIFA chief slams ‘enemies’ painting him as ‘greedy’ Geneva (AFP) – FIFA’s new chief Gianni Infantino accused “enemies” Sunday of trying to paint him as greedy, and voiced surprise at revelations that his disgraced predecessor and his deputies awarded themselves millions in dubious bonuses. “My enemies want to make me out to be greedy. That is stupid,” Infantino told the Le Matin Dimanche weekly, … [Read more...]
Former Ali promoter Bob Arum recalls boxer’s impact on society (Reuters)
Former Ali promoter Bob Arum recalls boxer's impact on society (Reuters) For Bob Arum, the famed promoter who befriended Muhammad Ali some 50 years ago, the former heavyweight champion's legacy in the boxing ring pales in comparison to his impact on America and the world. Arum told Reuters on Saturday, the day after Ali died in a Phoenix-area hospital at the age of 74, that his long-time … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Big Game James
Baseball Daily Dose: Daily Dose: Big Game James White Sox general manager Rick Hahn went out and acquired one of the top arms available on the open market to bolster his club's pitching staff, sending Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatis Jr. to the Padres in exchange for James Shields. The 34-year-old right-hander is expected to join the White Sox on Tuesday, though it remains unclear when he will … [Read more...]
Greg Biffle not content with progress Roush has made in 2016
Greg Biffle not content with progress Roush has made in 2016 There's no denying Roush Fenway Racing's three teams have performed better in 2016. Though, as Greg Biffle notes, the team isn't the force that it once was in the Cup Series. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is 18th in the standings while Trevor Bayne is 19th. Biffle is currently 23rd. Yeah, like we said, not a force. But consider last year … [Read more...]