Cycling-Cummings wins as Pinot cracks in chaotic Tour stage (Reuters) (Writes through) By Julien Pretot LAC DE PAYOLLE, France, July 8 (Reuters) - Briton Stephen Cummings powered away on the Col d'Aspin to claim a second career Tour de France stage win as GC contender Thibaut Pinot cracked in a seventh stage that ended in chaos on Friday. As Team Dimension Data rider Cummings celebrated … [Read more...]
After strong start to offseason, Danny Ainge says Celtics not done yet – CBSSports.com
After strong start to offseason, Danny Ainge says Celtics not done yet - CBSSports.com With the signing of Al Horford, which was officially announced on Friday, the Boston Celtics have already improved significantly since being eliminated by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the playoffs. Aside from the Golden State Warriors, no team added a better free agent than Boston did. Celtics … [Read more...]
Skrtel set to join Fenerbahce from Liverpool
Skrtel set to join Fenerbahce from Liverpool Istanbul (AFP) – Fenerbahce are set to sign the fiery Slovakian international defender Martin Skrtel on a free transfer from Liverpool, the Istanbul giants said on Friday. Last season’s Turkish runners-up said in a brief statement they were in advanced talks with Liverpool and the player, who made a strong showing in helping Slovakia to the last-16 at … [Read more...]
Strike Zone: July Starter Rankings
Strike Zone: July Starter Rankings Friday, July 08, 2016 Sorry about the slight delay, but here are the July rest-of-season position rankings and overall top 300. Remember that players are listed where they’re most valuable, so if you don’t see someone you’re looking for, check another position. Designated hitters are listed with the first basemen. Click to see other July rankings:Top 300 | SP … [Read more...]
3 MLB 1st-round picks are unsigned with a week to go – SB Nation
3 MLB 1st-round picks are unsigned with a week to go - SB Nation Friday’s Say Hey, Baseball includes the remaining unsigned picks and both real and fake versions of the Home Run Derby lineup. Listen, we know it's tough to catch up on everything happening in the baseball world each morning. There are all kinds of stories, rumors, game coverage and Vines of dudes getting hit in the beans every day. … [Read more...]
Pitt Crystal Ball Predictions – Pittsburgh Sports Now (blog)
Pitt Crystal Ball Predictions - Pittsburgh Sports Now (blog) Pat Narduzzi currently has 9 verbal commitments for this Class of 2017 with the latest being LB Albert Tucker from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The question I get most from Pitt fans is who’s going to commit to Pitt? Tonight, I’ve decided to try and give you must best educated guess on 6 players that I believe will eventually commit to the … [Read more...]
South Korea’s Olympic committee clears Park for Rio (Yahoo Sports)
South Korea's Olympic committee clears Park for Rio (Yahoo Sports) South Korea's Olympic committee lifted its ban on Park Tae-hwan on Friday, allowing the former Olympic swimming champion to compete in the Rio de Janeiro Games. The decision came after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld a request for provisional measures filed by Park and determined him as eligible for the Rio Games. … [Read more...]
Offseason Beat: The New OKC
Offseason Beat: The New OKC With Kevin Durant taking his talents to Golden State we now have a new pecking order in OKC, with OKC’s new Big 3 consisting of Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo and Enes Kanter. The Thunder lost 28.2 points per game and 19.2 shots a night (30.5 percent of the Thunder’s offensive possessions went through KD during the 2015-16 season) with the departure of Durant, and … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 8 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 8 - Heavy.com The final weekend of baseball before the All-Star break is upon us! Starting at 7:05, a full slate of 15 games will be played tonight. Within those 15 games are a phenomenal variety of pitchers and position players that could get you huge points for your daily DraftKings fantasy lineup. There's so much variety, in fact, that … [Read more...]
It’s a Tour record with all 198 riders starting Stage 7 (The Associated Press)
It's a Tour record with all 198 riders starting Stage 7 (The Associated Press) LAC DE PAYOLLE, France (AP) -- All 198 riders have started Stage 7 of the Tour de France for the first time in 103 editions. … [Read more...]