TOUR DE FRANCE 2016: A look at the overall contenders (The Associated Press) The overwhelming favorite after his victories in 2013 and 2015, Chris Froome is aiming to join an elite club of just seven riders who have won cycling's biggest event at least three times. Born in Kenya and representing Britain, the 31-year-old Froome will be supported by a Sky squad that is considered the sport's … [Read more...]
Tough love: psychology of Argentina’s Messi relationship
Tough love: psychology of Argentina’s Messi relationship Buenos Aires (AFP) – Like neurotic parents, Argentines swung from criticism to unconditional love for their star footballer Lionel Messi this week, providing the soccer-mad nation’s many therapists with rich material for psychoanalysis. Fans’ frustration at the superstar’s missed penalty in Sunday’s defeat to Chile in the Copa America … [Read more...]
Agent: LeBron turns down $24M player option
Agent: LeBron turns down $24M player option 7:24 AM ET Chris BroussardESPN Senior Writer Close Senior Writer for ESPN The Magazine Formerly at the New York Times, 1998-2004 Covering the NBA since 1995 Finals MVP LeBron James will not exercise his player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2016-17 season, according to his agent, Rich Paul. James, who had to inform the Cavs of his … [Read more...]
DraftKings Early MLB picks for June 29 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Early MLB picks for June 29 - Fantasy CPR MLB Lineups: FanDuel Economics June 29 Early by Matt Rogers DraftKings Late MLB picks for June 29 by Mike Marteny Jun 19, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]
Injured champion Sally Pearson withdraws from Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Injured champion Sally Pearson withdraws from Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Sally Pearson will not defend her Olympic hurdles title in Rio de Janeiro after tearing a tendon in her hamstring, yet another setback in a year beset by injuries. Pearson, the 100-meter hurdles Olympic gold medalist in London four years ago and silver medalist at Beijing in 2008, told Australia's Channel Nine news … [Read more...]
TOUR DE FRANCE 2016: Froome on the cusp of greatness (The Associated Press)
TOUR DE FRANCE 2016: Froome on the cusp of greatness (The Associated Press) Chris Froome realizes he's on the cusp of greatness. The British rider already has two Tour de France victories and a third win in cycling's biggest event - which starts Saturday - would make him the most dominant rider of his generation. Another yellow jersey would also put Froome into an elite club of just seven … [Read more...]
Football: Brazilian Hulk to sign for Sven’s Shanghai side
Football: Brazilian Hulk to sign for Sven’s Shanghai side Shanghai (AFP) – Zenit St Petersburg’s Brazilian international Hulk arrived in Shanghai Wednesday to sign for Sven-Goran Eriksson’s Shanghai SIPG team, as the cash-flush Chinese Super League embarks on a new round of transfer spending. A horde of cheering red-shirted fans mobbed the 29-year-old at Shanghai airport as he made his way … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from Sonoma: A final lap to remember
Quick takeaways from Sonoma: A final lap to remember Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of unrelated thoughts. Make sure you tweet us your thoughts after the race or email your … [Read more...]
The US women will have a new home kit in Brazil (Yahoo Sports)
The US women will have a new home kit in Brazil (Yahoo Sports) The U.S. women's national team will have a new home uniform this summer at the Olympics. … [Read more...]
England’s ‘brittle’ football psyche exposed again
England’s ‘brittle’ football psyche exposed again Chantilly (France) (AFP) – In attempting to unpick England’s Euro 2016 humiliation by Iceland, captain Wayne Rooney and outgoing manager Roy Hodgson touched upon a common theme: mental readiness. England have now gone eight major tournaments without reaching a semi-final. Previous failings have been ascribed to factors such as the lack of a … [Read more...]