Cavendish finally gets his yellow jersey at Tour de France (The Associated Press) SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France (AP) -- Mark Cavendish can finally wear the yellow jersey. … [Read more...]
Wales’ victory over Belgium is everything we love about soccer
Wales’ victory over Belgium is everything we love about soccer Wales’ absolutely thrilling 3-1 victory over Belgium on Friday night at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille had everything. It had Hal Robson-Kanu, a winger recently released by lowly English championship club Reading, scoring a game-winning goal fit for the greats – imagined with astonishing chutzpah and executed with imperious skill. … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Disc Inferno
Week That Was: Week That Was: Disc Inferno Clayton Kershaw has been enjoying a season for the ages. Now, he'll have to put it on hold. The uber-ace has been dealing with lower back pain for a while, and this week was diagnosed with a herniated disc. No surgery is needed, but he'll be out until at least the All Star break, and probably longer. Presently there is no timetable for Kershaw's return, … [Read more...]
Deng to Lakers, Joe Johnson to Jazz; Wade contract still at issue – Sun Sentinel
Deng to Lakers, Joe Johnson to Jazz; Wade contract still at issue - Sun Sentinel It's either Chris Bosh and Kevin Durant to the rescue for the Miami Heat or an oversized void at forward going into next season. Hours after Heat starting small forward Joe Johnson reached agreement on a two-year, $22 million contract with the Utah Jazz, Yahoo Sports reported that Heat starting power forward Luol … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 2 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 2 - Heavy.com Starting at 1:07 this afternoon, we got a full slate of 15 games. That's a lot of players to choose from. It's also a day of aces - Jake Arrieta, Jose Fernandez, and Chris Sale are all taking the mound. With many teams throwing their best pitcher out there today, how do you figure out who to put into your lineup? And what if … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador crashes in Tour de France first stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador crashes in Tour de France first stage (Reuters) (Adds quote) UTAH BEACH, France, July 2 (Reuters) - Alberto Contador's Tour de France chances suffered an early blow on Saturday when the Spaniard crashed with about 80 kilometres left in the first stage. The Tinkoff rider, twice winner of the Tour, fell heavily on a bend but quickly got back on his bike with bruises to his … [Read more...]
Contador crashes at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Contador crashes at Tour de France (The Associated Press) SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France (AP) -- Two-time champion Alberto Contador has crashed during the opening stage of the Tour de France. … [Read more...]
Zlatan already breaks a United record
Zlatan already breaks a United record 12:35 PM GMT He only signed for Manchester United officially on Friday and already Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set a new club record. The club's new recruit was put through his paces as part of his medical and in true Zlatan style, he aced it. United's twitter account confirmed Ibra sailed through his medical and "broke power records." Making history already. We … [Read more...]
Froome begins quest for 3rd Tour de France title (The Associated Press)
Froome begins quest for 3rd Tour de France title (The Associated Press) SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France (AP) -- Defending champion Chris Froome has begun his quest for a third Tour de France title. … [Read more...]
Giggs savours Wales’s ‘greatest night’
Giggs savours Wales’s ‘greatest night’ London (AFP) – Ryan Giggs said it was the “greatest night in Welsh football history,” after Wales beat Belgium to reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016. Victory in Lille saw Wales into the last four of a major tournament for the first time in their history. It was a result made all the more impressive by the fact that this was Wales’s first appearance in a … [Read more...]