Australia team won't move into 'unfinished' Athletes Village (Yahoo Sports) Australian athletes will not move into their rooms at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics until serious plumbing, electrical and cleaning problems are fixed, with the troubled South American games opening in under two weeks. Kitty Chiller, the head of the Australian delegation, said in a statement Sunday that team members … [Read more...]
Cycling-Triple champion Froome finally earns crowd respect (Reuters)
Cycling-Triple champion Froome finally earns crowd respect (Reuters) By Julien Pretot PARIS, July 24 (Reuters) - Chris Froome rode a wave of hostility to his first two Tour de France wins, but 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 was more relaxed and spontaneous as the crowds seemingly warmed … [Read more...]
Chris Sale suspended five days after bizarre clubhouse incident
Chris Sale suspended five days after bizarre clubhouse incident Chris Sale is suspended five days. (AP) The other shoe has dropped on the bizarre clubhouse incident involving Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale. General manager Rick Hahn announced Sunday that Sale has been suspended five days for “violating team rules, insubordination and destroying team equipment.” He’s also been fined an … [Read more...]
DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 24 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Late MLB Picks For July 24 - Fantasy CPR DraftKings Early MLB Picks For July 24 by Mike Marteny Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; General view of Draft Kings logo on an advertising LED screen during the Denver Broncos game against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to … [Read more...]
2016 NFL Preview: Jets' quarterback issue clouds everything else
2016 NFL Preview: Jets' quarterback issue clouds everything else 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. We started this series on July 6, counting down all the … [Read more...]
Watch Live: Ichiro's quest for 3,000 hits continues in Free Game of the Day
Watch Live: Ichiro's quest for 3,000 hits continues in Free Game of the Day It’s only a matter of time now before Ichiro Suzuki becomes the 30th player to notch 3,000 hits in Major League Baseball. The 42-year-old outfielder will enter Sunday’s game against the New York Mets with 2,996 hits, meaning Ichiro could easily reach this week. Unfortunately, Ichiro is not in the Marlins lineup … [Read more...]
16U Hawks remind coach of '99 championship squad – Arkansas Online
16U Hawks remind coach of '99 championship squad - Arkansas Online LAS VEGAS -- Arkansas Hawks founder and coach Bill Ingram has been coaching youth basketball since 1998 and has had numerous outstanding teams, but this year's 16-Under Hawks are among the best. His 1999 Hawks won the AAU national championship in Cleveland, led by former Little Rock Central and … [Read more...]
Steph Curry joins Justin Timberlake, Alfonso Ribeiro for the Carlton dance
Steph Curry joins Justin Timberlake, Alfonso Ribeiro for the Carlton dance Your browser does not support iframes. It’s become a thing. Each year — practically each round — at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actor Alfonso Ribeiro and American treasure Justin Timberlake spend some time on the course doing Ribeiro’s famous Carlton dance. Well, on … [Read more...]
China chaos has Mourinho pining for home comforts
China chaos has Mourinho pining for home comforts Beijing (AFP) – Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said Sunday he was ready to go home as the club’s pre-season tour of China threatened to descend into farce. The final match of their China tour is first Manchester derby outside the UK against City on Monday and Mourinho suggested he couldn’t wait for it to be over. “It is almost the end … [Read more...]
Kyle Busch wins Brickyard pole; Stewart starts 3rd and Gordon 21st
Kyle Busch wins Brickyard pole; Stewart starts 3rd and Gordon 21st Kyle Busch (R) won the 2015 Brickyard 400 (Getty). INDIANAPOLIS ‐ Kyle Busch has a prime opportunity to defend his 2015 Brickyard 400 win. Busch took the pole away from Carl Edwards just seconds after his teammate had crossed the finish line in the final round of qualifying for Sunday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. … [Read more...]