Cycling-Froome toying with Tour de France rivals (Reuters) By Julien Pretot CULOZ, France, July 17 (Reuters) - Chris Froome has been so strong on this year's Tour de France that at times he appears to have been toying with his rivals. "It was just to see who had the legs," Froome, who still leads Dutchman Bauke Mollema by 1:47, told a news conference after a trouble-free day that featured … [Read more...]
Henrik Stenson wins British Open by 3 with record-tying 63
Henrik Stenson wins British Open by 3 with record-tying 63 Henrik Stenson won his first major championship on Sunday, shooting an 8-under 63 at Royal Troon to win the British Open by three shots over Phil Mickelson. The 40-year-old, who became the first male Swede to win a major title, finished at a record-setting 72-hole total of 264, eclipsing Greg Norman’s prior record of 267, which he … [Read more...]
If Dale Earnhardt Jr. misses Indy, Jeff Gordon will take his place
If Dale Earnhardt Jr. misses Indy, Jeff Gordon will take his place Jeff Gordon could be behind the wheel of the No. 88 at Indy (Getty). Hendrick Motorsports’ contingency plan for Dale Earnhardt Jr. includes Jeff Gordon. HMS general manager Doug Duchardt said Friday that Gordon would replace Junior in the No. 88 car in the Brickyard 400 if Junior isn’t cleared to race at Indianapolis Motor … [Read more...]
Dwight Howard thinks his back woes are over 'for the rest of my career'
Dwight Howard thinks his back woes are over 'for the rest of my career' Dwight Howard in a perilous position. (Getty Images) Dwight Howard underwent back surgery in 2012, and co-incidentally or not he hasn’t looked like the same player since. Back and knee issues limited him to half a season in 2014-15, his penultimate year with the Houston Rockets, and though Howard only missed 11 … [Read more...]
Mike Trout is baseball's most notable Pokémon Go enthusiast
Mike Trout is baseball's most notable Pokémon Go enthusiast Mike Trout is among those obsessed with Pokemon Go. (AP) In news that shouldn’t shock anyone, Mike Trout is obsessed with Pokémon Go. The Los Angeles Angels superstar admitted as much this weekend, adding his name to the millions upon millions of people who scour the earth looking to capture digital “pocket monsters.” Pokemon Go … [Read more...]
Report: Pepper Hamilton did not provide written report to Baylor
Report: Pepper Hamilton did not provide written report to Baylor (Getty Images) There’s a reason no full version of the Pepper Hamilton investigation at Baylor has been released. It reportedly doesn’t exist. According to the New York Times, Baylor did not require the law firm to write a comprehensive report of its findings of its investigation into Baylor’s handling of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Froome tames his rivals in mountain stage at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Froome tames his rivals in mountain stage at Tour de France (The Associated Press) When his rivals tried to unsettle the Tour de France leader in the punishing Lacets du Grand Colombier, Chris Froome just kept calm and carried on. ''I was in control,'' Froome summed up at the finish. ''I just wanted to get a feeling for how the group was, and who was reacting and who to look out for,'' … [Read more...]
Froome toying with Tour de France rivals (Reuters)
Froome toying with Tour de France rivals (Reuters) By Julien Pretot CULOZ, France (Reuters) - Chris Froome has been so strong on this year's Tour de France that at times he appears to have been toying with his rivals. "It was just to see who had the legs," Froome, who still leads Dutchman Bauke Mollema by 1:47, told a news conference after a trouble-free day that featured six climbs. The … [Read more...]
Henrik Stenson wins magnificent British Open duel with Phil Mickelson
Henrik Stenson wins magnificent British Open duel with Phil Mickelson Your browser does not support iframes. All too often, the British Open is man versus nature, golfers battling swirling winds and sideways rain to hang onto some semblance of dignity and under-par scores. But the 145th British Open at Royal Troon was man versus man, Henrik Stenson versus Phil Mickelson, and the result — a … [Read more...]
Liverpool win, 16-year-old Woodburn scores
Liverpool win, 16-year-old Woodburn scores 5:00 PM GMT Liverpool made it three preseason victories on the bounce with a convincing 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic on Sunday afternoon. It was a day for positives as goals from Danny Ings and 16-year-old Ben Woodburn saw Jurgen Klopp's side run out deserved winners at the DW Stadium -- with Woodburn continuing to startle at such a young age and Philippe … [Read more...]