Tale of 2 Rios: the Olympic city and the rest of town (Yahoo Sports) Promises that hosting the Games would remake even Rio's most ramshackle neighborhoods have been eclipsed by myriad problems: security threats and soaring violence, the Zika virus, slow ticket sales, and water pollution in venues for sailing, rowing and distance swimming. Hanging over it all is the impeachment trial of … [Read more...]
After years of pledging loyalty, Kevin Durant finds the exit in OKC
After years of pledging loyalty, Kevin Durant finds the exit in OKC 4:06 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY -- On June 15, 2015, Kevin Durant was in a walking boot, watching the NBA Finals, thinking about the upcoming season. He had just met newly hired coach Billy Donovan. He was pushing through rehab and edging closer to returning to the court. He was fired up. Kevin Durant plans to join up with Stephen … [Read more...]
Rafael dos Anjos: ‘Of course I can beat’ Georges St-Pierre
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Gourcuff prolongs Rennes deal with dad as coach
Gourcuff prolongs Rennes deal with dad as coach Rennes (France) (AFP) – Former France international Yoann Gourcuff has extended his deal with Brittany outfit Rennes, coached by his father, for a further two seasons, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday. The 29-year-old former AC Milan midfielder, described as the new Zinedine Zidane on his arrival in Serie A in 2006, has been out of contract since … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France stage 4 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France stage 4 results (Reuters) July 5 (Gracenote) - Results from Tour de France (Saumur - Limoges, 237.5 km) on Tuesday 1. Marcel Kittel (Germany / Etixx - Quick-Step) 5:28:30" 2. Bryan Coquard (France / Direct Energie) ST 3. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff) 4. Dylan Groenewegen (Netherlands / LottoNL) 5. Alexander Kristoff (Norway / Katusha) 6. Sondre Enger (Norway / … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France classification after stage 4 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France classification after stage 4 (Reuters) July 5 (Gracenote) - Classification from Tour de France after Stage 4 on Tuesday 1. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff) 20:03:02" 2. Julian Alaphilippe (France / Etixx - Quick-Step) +12" 3. Alejandro Valverde (Spain / Movistar) +14" 4. Michael Matthews (Australia / Orica) +18" 5. Simon Gerrans (Australia / Orica) 6. Lawson … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Eastern Conf. Free Agency Pod
Rotoworld Podcasts: Eastern Conf. Free Agency Pod Tuesday, July 05, 2016 Lots and lots to talk about. We cover all the noteworthy players changing teams and what it could mean for their new teams. We'll throw some rough guesses on ADP, talk breakouts, busts and more. We tried to focus more on the teams with a lot of changes for this edition. We'll be back tomorrow for the West! Here's the … [Read more...]
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: McCarthyism
Fantasy Roundtable: Roundtable: McCarthyism This is the weekly Fantasy Roundtable, where the writers of Rotoworld Baseball let the readers of Rotoworld Baseball in on a quick staff discussion. It's water cooler talk ... that we've decided to publish. Look for it every Tuesday. Subscribe to the Rotoworld Baseball Podcast. Drew Silva: Let's discuss Brandon McCarthy. He looked sharp Sunday in his … [Read more...]
UFC 200: Predicting the fights with 'EA Sports UFC 2,' 'WWE 2K16' video games – CBSSports.com
UFC 200: Predicting the fights with 'EA Sports UFC 2,' 'WWE 2K16' video games - CBSSports.com UFC 200 on Saturday is sure to provide some fireworks in the octagon with three separate championship fights scheduled to take place. Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier, Frankie Edgar, Jose Aldo, Miesha Tate and Amanda Nunes all have a shot to walk out of the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night … [Read more...]
No goals, no problem for Germany’s Mueller in Euro 2016
No goals, no problem for Germany’s Mueller in Euro 2016 Evian (France) (AFP) – He is the big-name forward yet to score at Euro 2016, but Thomas Mueller says his main concern is helping Germany beat France in Thursday’s Euro 2016 semi-final. Mueller, top scorer at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa and who hit 32 goals for Bayern Munich last season, has yet to open his account at the European … [Read more...]