IndyCar to refund $925,000 for canceled Boston Grand Prix (The Associated Press) BOSTON (AP) -- IndyCar announced Thursday it has agreed to refund $925,000 to fans who bought advance tickets to the Boston Grand Prix before it was canceled. … [Read more...]
Van der Plaetsen is euro decathlon champion (Yahoo Sports)
Van der Plaetsen is euro decathlon champion (Yahoo Sports) Less than two years after an anti-doping test showed he had cancer, Thomas van der Plaetsen is heading to the Olympics - as European decathlon champion. First the Belgian had to suffer through the ignominy of being tainted a drug cheat, while the test in October 2014 in fact showed he had testicular cancer. On Thursday he put all … [Read more...]
IDP Nation: Synopsis of the IDP Sophomore
IDP Nation: Synopsis of the IDP Sophomore One of the hottest topics every offseason in the fantasy football world is the incoming rookie class. It’s a classic example of the "shiny new toy” syndrome. The unknown creates intrigue and excitement, so much so that we become fixated on what is new and ignore or devalue what we already have. In the IDP world, I have noticed significant trends regarding … [Read more...]
Rondo: Bulls have 3 alphas but are Butler's team
Rondo: Bulls have 3 alphas but are Butler's team 4:41 PM ET ESPN.com news services Rajon Rondo said Thursday the Chicago Bulls have "three alphas" with Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and himself on the squad but, "it's Jimmy's team." The Bulls officially announced Rondo's signing Thursday. The team did not disclose terms of the contract, but the four-time All-Star has previously told The … [Read more...]
Durant: Warriors' vibe was 'organic, authentic'
Durant: Warriors' vibe was 'organic, authentic' 4:47 PM ET Kevin Durant didn't take long to make himself at home with the Golden State Warriors. "It's been hectic. A lot of attention comes with being in this position," Durant said of the free agent process. "When I met these guys, I felt as comfortable as I've ever felt. It was organic. It was authentic. It was real. It was … [Read more...]
Gareth Bale and Wales eager to build on Euro 2016 legacy
Gareth Bale and Wales eager to build on Euro 2016 legacy Lyon (AFP) – As Gareth Bale and his Wales team-mates bade farewell to Euro 2016, a commonly expressed hope was that their achievements in France would represent a beginning and not an end. Having waited 58 years to play at a major tournament, Wales made up for lost time in style, topping their group above England and sinking Belgium in the … [Read more...]
Dave Campbell's mag makes 2016 predictions – Paris News
Dave Campbell's mag makes 2016 predictions - Paris News The 57th edition of Dave Campbell’s Texas Football magazine hit shelves recently, a reminder that football season is drawing nearer. As in previous years, the magazine contains predictions for each school throughout the Lone Star State. Five Red River Valley teams are predicted to make the playoffs this season: Paris, North Lamar, … [Read more...]
Japanese rider Arashiro feels at home in the Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Japanese rider Arashiro feels at home in the Tour de France (The Associated Press) Japanese cyclist Yukiya Arashiro felt right at home on the sizzling roads of the Midi-Pyrenees. Arashiro and Czech rider Jan Barta attacked at the 3-kilometer mark and established a lead of five minutes before getting caught by the main pack with 22 kilometers to go in the 190.5-kilometer (118-mile) leg from … [Read more...]
US announces men’s water polo team for Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
US announces men's water polo team for Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Tony Azevedo is heading to his fifth Olympics after he was chosen for the U.S. men's water polo team for Rio de Janeiro. … [Read more...]
Rotoworld Podcasts: Dwyane Wade Breakdown Pod
Rotoworld Podcasts: Dwyane Wade Breakdown Pod Thursday, July 07, 2016 After 13 years and 12 All-Star nods, Dwyane Wade is in Chicago. We’ll talk about the reality side mixed in with a ton of fantasy perspective. The Bulls are going to have some problems hitting the treys, so we’ll talk about who has to step up. On the Heat side, they’ve lost a ton of shots in their offense. Who steps up now? … [Read more...]