Froome wearing yellow during 9th stage of Tour de France (The Associated Press) ARCALIS, Andorra (AP) -- Defending champion Chris Froome is wearing the yellow jersey in the ninth stage of the Tour de France. … [Read more...]
The pain and the glory – the tattoo champions of Euro 2016
The pain and the glory – the tattoo champions of Euro 2016 London (AFP) – Ricardo Quaresma’s eyecatching teardrop tattoo may be coated with real tears come the final whistle of the Euro 2016 final on Sunday but it could do wonders for the burgeoning body art business. The Portuguese star has never explained why he has two drops under his right eye — a tattoo which in gangland culture can mean … [Read more...]
Lakers defeat Sixers in showdown of top two NBA Draft picks – Elko Daily Free Press
Lakers defeat Sixers in showdown of top two NBA Draft picks - Elko Daily Free Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — It's July, and it's the NBA Summer League. But Saturday night the Thomas and Mack Center felt more like a playoff game, with a near-capacity crowd taking in the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers, as the game featured the top two picks from last month's NBA Draft. No. 1 pick Ben … [Read more...]
Duck’s big day: Oregon star earns trip to Rio in 110 hurdles (Yahoo Sports)
Duck's big day: Oregon star earns trip to Rio in 110 hurdles (Yahoo Sports) Devon Allen took an extra leap. The University of Oregon receiver and hurdler for the Ducks track team became a U.S. Olympian on Saturday. Allen won in a school-record time of 13.03 seconds, holding off runner-up Ronnie Ash and Jeff Porter. … [Read more...]
Euro 2016 violence shines spotlight on Russia World Cup
Euro 2016 violence shines spotlight on Russia World Cup Moscow (AFP) – Russia’s footballers failed to leave a mark on Euro 2016 but brutal violence by hardcore hooligans in France sparked fears about the World Cup that Russia will host in two years. Images of Russians in organised groups in Marseille and Russian far right football fan chief Alexander Shprygin taunting French authorities with his … [Read more...]
One Trap Game for Every Power 5 College Football Team in 2016 – Bleacher Report
One Trap Game for Every Power 5 College Football Team in 2016 - Bleacher Report Michael Chang/Getty ImagesAppalachian State could be setting one of the biggest traps for a Power 5 team this fall. College football fans love to look ahead. Hypotheticals and what-ifs are emotional currency in a game where only four teams ultimately compete for the season’s biggest prize in the College Football … [Read more...]
Lakers defeat Sixers in showdown of top two NBA Draft picks (Jul 10, 2016) – FOXSports.com
Lakers defeat Sixers in showdown of top two NBA Draft picks (Jul 10, 2016) - FOXSports.com LAS VEGAS (AP) It's July, and it's the NBA Summer League. But Saturday night the Thomas and Mack Center felt more like a playoff game, with a near-capacity crowd taking in the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers, as the game featured the top two picks from last month's NBA Draft. No. 1 pick Ben … [Read more...]
Not done yet. Lagat, Gatlin earn another trip to Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Not done yet. Lagat, Gatlin earn another trip to Olympics (Yahoo Sports) A few more kids are on their way to Brazil after Saturday's racing at the U.S. Track and Field Trials. In this case, they are 41-year-old Bernard Lagat's son and daughter, Miika and Gianna. The American record-holder flipped the script on a youth-filled trials Saturday, running his final lap of the 5,000 meters in 52 … [Read more...]
IAAF says Klishina can compete as neutral athlete (Yahoo Sports)
IAAF says Klishina can compete as neutral athlete (Yahoo Sports) The IAAF said Sunday its doping review board had ruled U.S.-based Russian long jumper Daria Klishina meets the ''exceptional eligibility criteria'' to take part in international competition as a neutral athlete, clearing the way for her to possibly compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. It said Klishina's participation was … [Read more...]
Watch France vs. Portugal Euro 2016 Final for free with Sling TV
Watch France vs. Portugal Euro 2016 Final for free with Sling TV The Euro 2016 final between France and Portugal features two talented teams who have both shown glimpses of brilliance during this tournament. While Portugal have been criticized for being too defensive at times, they’ll need to get past a French team that defeated Germany in the semi-final, putting them in the pole position as … [Read more...]