Jhonny Vegas goes low on Sunday to win the Canadian Open Jhonattan Vegas crapped out last weekend at the Barbasol Championship. He hit the jackpot on Sunday at the RBC Canadian Open. Vegas went out ahead of the lead pack on Sunday at Glen Abbey in Oakville, Ontario, finishing with three consecutive birdies to shoot 8-under 64 and capture the clubhouse lead. One by one, the players behind him … [Read more...]
Dallas Cowboys bus involved in accident that killed four near Las Vegas
Dallas Cowboys bus involved in accident that killed four near Las Vegas The Dallas Cowboys bus that often drives around team owner Jerry Jones in NFL cities was involved in a crash in Kingman, Ariz., an accident that killed four people in another vehicle, according to multiple reports. #breaking active scene of fatal crash involving #cowboys bus that killed 4 ppl #8NN … [Read more...]
Durant paces U.S. in another exhibition blowout
Durant paces U.S. in another exhibition blowout 10:53 PM ET Associated Press LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Durant scored 19 points, Klay Thompson added 17 and the U.S. basketball team rolled to a second straight blowout exhibition victory, 106-57 over China on Sunday night. DeMar DeRozan scored 13 points in his hometown, and DeMarcus Cousins had 12 points and seven rebounds in another impressive … [Read more...]
United States rallies to win UL International Crown
United States rallies to win UL International Crown From worst to first. The United States was shut out in Day 1 of the UL International Crown, but by the time the matches at Merit Club near Chicago wrapped on Sunday, the American quartet had claimed the second title in the team-based event. The U.S. team of Gerina Piller, Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson and Cristie Kerr managed to win three of … [Read more...]
Aussies won’t move to Rio village yet; power, plumbing fears (Yahoo Sports)
Aussies won't move to Rio village yet; power, plumbing fears (Yahoo Sports) Australia's Olympic team leader is keeping the delegation's 700 athletes or staff out of the Athletes Village for at least two days, citing electrical and plumbing problems in the sprawling complex less than two weeks before the start of the games in Rio de Janeiro. ''Electricity and water is not a good … [Read more...]
Cycling-Sprint queen Meares on track for more glory in Rio (Reuters)
Cycling-Sprint queen Meares on track for more glory in Rio (Reuters) (Repeats interview first run on July 5) By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, July 25 (Reuters) - The turn of the Olympic cycle has ushered in a new generation of riders plotting to overthrow track queen Anna Meares, but the seasoned Australian is confident of being in top gear to defend her sprint title at the Rio de Janeiro Games. … [Read more...]
Boxing: Bitter London lesson drives Yadav on path to Rio (Reuters)
Boxing: Bitter London lesson drives Yadav on path to Rio (Reuters) By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Vikas Krishan Yadav has learned from the bitterest experience that he can leave nothing to chance in the Olympic ring and it is a lesson the Indian boxer will carry with him to the Rio Games. Four years ago, the then 20-year-old welterweight thought he had clinched a place in the … [Read more...]
This kid getting a baseball bat as a present will make your day
This kid getting a baseball bat as a present will make your day Everyone remembers the best gifts they received growing up. For me, it was a Nintendo 64. I was so excited to open it and play it, that nothing else mattered. No other gift I opened that day could compare to the Nintendo 64. I don’t remember crying tears of happiness, but it’s possible that happened. The problem with my story is … [Read more...]
Quick takeaways from Indianapolis: What's got to be done to increase attendance?
Quick takeaways from Indianapolis: What's got to be done to increase attendance? One estimate pegged Sunday’s attendance at 50,000 (Getty). Throughout 2016 we may have way too many quick thoughts for our post-race posts. So consider our Takeaways feature to be the home of our random and sometimes intelligent musings. Sometimes the post may have a theme. Sometimes it may just be a mess of … [Read more...]
Cycling-Froome finally earns respect of French crowds (Reuters)
Cycling-Froome finally earns respect of French crowds (Reuters) (Adds quotes) By Julien Pretot PARIS, July 24 (Reuters) - Chris Froome rode a wave of hostility to his first two Tour de France wins, but he had an easier time out of the saddle on his way to a third, winning respect if not love from the tough French crowds. This year, Froome looked much more relaxed as the crowds seemingly … [Read more...]