Saves and Steals: Kimbrel Crumbles Craig Kimbrel has hit the skids in Boston with a knee injury. He won't be out too long – the timetable for recovery is just three to six weeks. I wonder if his recent struggles were partially due to the balky knee. The Sox also added former Diamondbacks closer Brad Ziegler via trade to bolster the relief corps. Since we last convened for our weekly discussion of … [Read more...]
Cavendish aims for his 4th victory in this year’s Tour (The Associated Press)
Cavendish aims for his 4th victory in this year's Tour (The Associated Press) MONTPELLIER, France (AP) -- Mark Cavendish is aiming for his fourth victory in this year's Tour de France as the mostly flat Stage 11 gets underway. … [Read more...]
Ryan Giggs signs up for Indian futsal league
Ryan Giggs signs up for Indian futsal league New Delhi (AFP) – Welsh football legend Ryan Giggs will return to the pitch as a player in the inaugural Premier Futsal starting in India this week, the organisers announced Wednesday. Brazilian star Ronaldinho and former AC Milan striker Hernan Crespo have also signed up for the event beginning in Chennai on Friday. Giggs, 42, recently left his … [Read more...]
Article on Jets website about Geno Smith doesn't utter the “F” word – NBCSports.com
Article on Jets website about Geno Smith doesn't utter the “F” word - NBCSports.com Getty ImagesThe Jets may not have moved on from quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, but the team’s official website apparently has. As noticed by Daniel Kaplan of SportsBusiness Journal, an article on the team-owned publication about quarterback Geno Smith never once mentions the 11-letter “F” word. The article, … [Read more...]
Molinari withdraws from Olympics for family reasons (Yahoo Sports)
Molinari withdraws from Olympics for family reasons (Yahoo Sports) TROON, Scotland (AP) -- Francesco Molinari of Italy has pulled out of the Olympics because of family reasons. … [Read more...]
USADA CEO: Report could justify Russia’s exclusion from Rio (Yahoo Sports)
USADA CEO: Report could justify Russia's exclusion from Rio (Yahoo Sports) If those details do, indeed, show up in the report, the leader of the U.S. anti-doping effort says nothing short of removing the Russian flag from this summer's Olympics would suffice. Travis Tygart, the CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, told The Associated Press he would support the same sort of action for all … [Read more...]
Olympic champion Mayer returns to snow 7 months after crash (The Associated Press)
Olympic champion Mayer returns to snow 7 months after crash (The Associated Press) VIENNA (AP) -- Olympic downhill champion Matthias Mayer is planning to get back on skis next week, seven months after breaking two vertebrae in a World Cup crash. … [Read more...]
Allardyce permitted to discuss England job
Allardyce permitted to discuss England job 9:27 AM GMT Sunderland have confirmed that they have given Sam Allardyce permission to speak to the Football Association over the vacant England job. Reports emerged this week that Allardyce was to meet with the FA regarding the Three Lions post, which is available following Roy Hodgon's resignation. The 61-year-old has since become the bookmakers' … [Read more...]
Kante needs to play for big team – Makelele
Kante needs to play for big team - Makelele 7:26 AM GMT Liam Twomey Leicester City star N'Golo Kante needs to play at the highest level for a "big team" in Europe, former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has said. Kante, 25, has enjoyed a rapid rise over the past year since arriving in English football from Caen, playing a key role in Leicester's shock Premier League title triumph and … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: Dominant Red Zone Receivers
By the Numbers: Dominant Red Zone Receivers Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Touchdowns are fickle beasts, and projecting them for fantasy football is something of a fool’s errand. Unfortunately, they are also the difference between good and great fantasy assets. In 2015, eight of the top-12 receivers and both of the highest-scoring tight ends recorded double-digit touchdowns. Elite production almost … [Read more...]