Tour veteran Voeckler shakes up peloton on relaxed day (The Associated Press) Thomas Voeckler stuck out his tongue in his trademark way, determined to give the thousands of fans lining up the roads something to cheer about on a rather dull stage at the Tour de France. The race did not really get going until Voeckler joined another French rider, Armindo Fonseca, in a long breakaway. … [Read more...]
Kenyan police search agents’ hotel rooms at Olympic trials (Yahoo Sports)
Kenyan police search agents' hotel rooms at Olympic trials (Yahoo Sports) Police investigating doping searched the hotel rooms of two Italian athlete managers during the Kenyan Olympic trials, and questioned the two men at police headquarters on Monday, one of the managers told The Associated Press. The agents, Federico Rosa and his father, Gabriele, represent a number of top Kenyan … [Read more...]
Oil turns white boats to brown in Rio Olympic sailing venue (Yahoo Sports)
Oil turns white boats to brown in Rio Olympic sailing venue (Yahoo Sports) A new pollution problem has surfaced in Guanabara Bay, the venue for sailing in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. It was all over the place,'' said Finnish sailor Camilla Cedercreutz. The games will also open with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff facing an impeachment trial, and Brazil mired in its deepest recession in … [Read more...]
Warriors again have the chance to be an all-time team
Warriors again have the chance to be an all-time team 12:00 AM ET Shooting and age. They make this monstrous new superteam, this juggernaut that just decapitated its biggest long-term threat in the West, unlike any that came before. Shooting makes every fit easier, because great shooters do damage even when they don't have the ball. This isn't the 2011 Miami Heat, with two ball-dominant wings … [Read more...]
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 4 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 4 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for July 4 by Brian Tulloch DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 4 by Mike Marteny Mar 7, 2016; Salt River Pima-Maricopa, AZ, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tyler Anderson (44) throws during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Mandatory Credit: Matt … [Read more...]
With Kevin Durant gone, do the Thunder look to move Westbrook? – CBSSports.com
With Kevin Durant gone, do the Thunder look to move Westbrook? - CBSSports.com What's next for Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder? This was always going to be the next question for the Thunder and their point guard, even if Kevin Durant decided to stay in OKC. Instead of trying to figure out if they can get both players to re-sign in 2017, Durant is now going to the Golden State … [Read more...]
Wales jibes fire Bale as Euro semi-final looms
Wales jibes fire Bale as Euro semi-final looms Dinard (France) (AFP) – Gareth Bale will have the taunts of team-mates past and present echoing in his memory when he takes to the field for Wales in Wednesday’s Euro 2016 semi-final against Portugal. Bale saw five major tournaments come and go over the first 10 years of his career, but with Wales having ended their 58-year wait on the international … [Read more...]
Kevin Durant is gone, and the Thunder have no time to be shocked – CBSSports.com
Kevin Durant is gone, and the Thunder have no time to be shocked - CBSSports.com So Kevin Durant has gone to the Golden State Warriors, and in his wake, the Oklahoma City Thunder will never be the same. Russell Westbrook remains, but he will be a free agent next summer. The rest of the roster has been constructed around Durant and without him, much of that structure is left hanging. Oklahoma … [Read more...]
Former Rice standout O.J. Brigance to honor Lou Gehrig – Chron.com
Former Rice standout O.J. Brigance to honor Lou Gehrig - Chron.com Photo: Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle Image 1of/12 Caption Close Image 1 of 12 Former Rice football standout O.J. Brigance, who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease, is delivering a salute to Gehrig on Monday night on the 77th anniversary of Gehrig's farewell speech at Yankee Stadium. Former … [Read more...]
Sources: Thunder mull options with Westbrook
Sources: Thunder mull options with Westbrook 3:11 PM ET Brian WindhorstESPN Senior Writer Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books The Oklahoma City Thunder potentially have a major decision to make with Russell Westbrook after the departure of Kevin Durant. How will Kevin Durant fit in, and are multiple titles on the way for Golden … [Read more...]