Cycling-Dumoulin wins 13th stage of Tour as Froome extends overall lead (Reuters) VALLON PONT-D'ARC, France, July 15 (Reuters) - Dutchman Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) won the 13th stage of the Tour de France, a 37.5-km individual time trial from Bourg-Saint-Andeol on Friday. Briton Chris Froome strengthened his overall lead after taking second place, 63 seconds behind Dumoulin, according to … [Read more...]
Important: Darren Clarke drops his gum mid-putt, chews it again
Important: Darren Clarke drops his gum mid-putt, chews it again Your browser does not support iframes. IMPORTANT BRITISH OPEN NEWS: Darren Clarke dropped his gum and then ate it again. The 2011 Open champion was putting when the gum dropped from his mouth. After examination, Clarke invoked the R&A’s Rule 5.0 and popped it back in his mouth. Good thing the gum didn’t hit the ball, or we’d … [Read more...]
Dumoulin wins 13th stage of Tour as Froome extends overall lead (Reuters)
Dumoulin wins 13th stage of Tour as Froome extends overall lead (Reuters) VALLON PONT-D'ARC, France (Reuters) - Dutchman Tom Dumoulin (Giant-Alpecin) won the 13th stage of the Tour de France, a 37.5-km individual time trial from Bourg-Saint-Andeol on Friday. Briton Chris Froome strengthened his overall lead after taking second place, 63 seconds behind Dumoulin, according to provisional … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: After good coaching hire, Bears keep building
2016 NFL Preview: After good coaching hire, Bears keep building John Fox has the Bears going in the right direction (AP) Shutdown Corner is previewing all 32 teams as we get ready for the NFL season, counting down the teams one per day in reverse order of our initial 2016 power rankings. No. 1 will be revealed on Aug. 6, the day before the Hall of Fame Game kicks off the preseason. The … [Read more...]
The Red Sox are finally addressing their pitching rotation
The Red Sox are finally addressing their pitching rotation (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images) On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox made a move to shore up their battered rotation by trading for the San Diego Padres’ best pitcher, Drew Pomeranz. If you’re curious about how badly the Red Sox felt they needed Pomeranz, the cost will tell you: the Red Sox sent their top pitching prospect, Anderson … [Read more...]
Ravens' Justin Tucker wants long-term deal or agent says kicker will go elsewhere
Ravens' Justin Tucker wants long-term deal or agent says kicker will go elsewhere Justin Tucker (Getty Images) Friday at 4 p.m. EST is the deadline for teams and players designated as franchise players for 2016 to agree to long-term deals. While sentiment is growing that the Denver Broncos and reigning Super Bowl MVP Von Miller will finalize a deal in time (after a few months of … [Read more...]
Reports: Ex-Michigan RB Derrick Green headed to TCU
Reports: Ex-Michigan RB Derrick Green headed to TCU Derrick Green (27) rushed for 898 yards and seven touchdowns in three seasons at Michigan. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) Derrick Green has reportedly found a home in the Big 12 for his final season of college football. According to multiple reports, Green, a former Michigan running back, has signed with TCU as a graduate transfer. Green earned … [Read more...]
Canadiens continue to show hockey's analytics problem (Trending Topics)
Canadiens continue to show hockey's analytics problem (Trending Topics) Getty Images On Wednesday night, it came out the the Montreal Canadiens had parted ways with the analytics expert they’d hired at the start of last season. Matt Pfeffer, who has worked with NHL teams in the past, is well-regarded in the hockey numbers community, and the decision not to renew his contract was … [Read more...]
Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. suffers 'probable fracture' in right hand
Lakers' Larry Nance Jr. suffers 'probable fracture' in right hand Larry Nance Jr. holds his right hand after a scary fall. (Screencap via NBA) The last thing any NBA team wants during the Summer League exhibition slate is for one of its prized young pieces to suffer an injury that could sideline him and hamper his development. The Los Angeles Lakers saw that fear realized on … [Read more...]
Summer league buzz: Mavs see Barnes as go-to player
Summer league buzz: Mavs see Barnes as go-to player 9:15 AM ET Tim MacMahonESPN Staff Writer Close Joined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009 Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks Appears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM LAS VEGAS -- The consensus opinion among NBA coaches and executives surveyed during the Las Vegas Summer League is that the Dallas Mavericks made a wise move to give … [Read more...]