Froome jabs a spectator in the face during Tour de France (The Associated Press) BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France (AP) -- Before launching his downhill attack, Chris Froome landed a left jab - to a spectator's face. The incident appeared to motivate Froome, who left Quintana and the other leading contenders behind on the way down from the Col de Peyresourde. … [Read more...]
Going deep: China aims for 1st sweep of diving gold in Rio (Yahoo Sports)
Going deep: China aims for 1st sweep of diving gold in Rio (Yahoo Sports) It's China followed by the rest of the world in diving. China has come close before to taking home all eight Olympic golds. China won all four women's events in London, where its only misses were in men's 3-meter and 10-meter. … [Read more...]
Griezmann v Ronaldo — duel of the magnificent sevens
Griezmann v Ronaldo — duel of the magnificent sevens Paris (AFP) – The Euro 2016 final will feature a duel between boyish poster boy Antoine Griezmann and preening superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to be the dominant number seven. Griezmann, 25, is the tournament’s top scorer bidding to deliver success for the home nation in his first major international final. Ronaldo wept teenage tears after … [Read more...]
Podcasts: Podcast: NFC Fantasy Breakdown
Podcasts: Podcast: NFC Fantasy Breakdown Saturday, July 09, 2016 For the next two episodes of the podcast, Josh Norris is joined by Evan Silva and the duo talks through the state of every single NFC roster through a fantasy lens. The first episode embedded below includes the NFC West and NFC South, the second includes the NFC East and NFC North. Be sure to rate and subscribe, and of course, … [Read more...]
Harden agrees to new contract with Rockets
Harden agrees to new contract with Rockets 3:51 PM ET Calvin WatkinsESPN Staff Writer Close Calvin Watkins covers the Houston Rockets and the NBA for ESPN.com. He joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009. He's covered the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers as well as colleges, boxing and high school sports. HOUSTON -- Houston Rockets guard James Harden has signed a new deal that will keep him … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Injuries Mount
Week That Was: Week That Was: Injuries Mount He's the hero they need, and the one they deserve. Unfortunately, Mets fans will have to do without their Dark Knight anyway. Matt Harvey has been dealing with shoulder issues for much of the season, and this week he was diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome, requiring surgery. It is a somewhat rare condition affecting the shoulder and neck area. … [Read more...]
Carolina Hurricanes ink entry deals with 1st-round picks – Glens Falls Post-Star
Carolina Hurricanes ink entry deals with 1st-round picks - Glens Falls Post-Star RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed first-round draft picks Jake Bean and Julien Gauthier to three-year entry-level contracts. The Hurricanes announced both deals Saturday. They chose Bean, a defenseman, with the 13th overall selection and Gauthier, a forward, with the No. 21 pick. Both deals … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 8 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France team classification after stage 8 (Reuters) July 9 (Gracenote) - Team Classification Tour de France after Stage 8 on Saturday 1. BMC Racing (United States) 117:40:16" 2. Team Sky (Britain) +1:34" 3. Movistar (Spain) +4:54" 4. Astana (Kazakhstan) +7:52" 5. Tinkoff (Russia) +15:32" 6. AG2R (France) +19:45" 7. Trek (United States) +21:39" 8. Katusha (Russia) +24:57" … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France mountain classification after stage 8 (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France mountain classification after stage 8 (Reuters) July 9 (Gracenote) - Mountain Classification Tour de France after Stage 8 on Saturday 1. Rafal Majka (Poland / Tinkoff) 31 2. Thibaut Pinot (France / FDJ) 30 3. Chris Froome (Britain / Team Sky) 22 4. Tony Martin (Germany / Etixx - Quick-Step) 18 5. Sergio Henao (Colombia / Team Sky) 16 6. Romain Sicard (France / … [Read more...]
IndyCar to run in Iowa through 2018 (The Associated Press)
IndyCar to run in Iowa through 2018 (The Associated Press) NEWTON, Iowa (AP) -- The Iowa Speedway and the IndyCar series have reached a two-year extension through 2018. … [Read more...]