Alabama opens season at No. 1 in coaches poll (Getty Images) The first preseason poll of 2016 is out. The preseason coaches poll was released Thursday and the defending national champions are No. 1. Alabama topped the rankings with Clemson, the team the Tide beat in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, is No. 2. Here’s the full list of 25 teams. Clemson (7), Florida State … [Read more...]
‘Trust us’ Rodgers urges nervy Celtic fans after Astana win
‘Trust us’ Rodgers urges nervy Celtic fans after Astana win Glasgow (AFP) – Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has urged supporters to be patient after they needed a stoppage time penalty to edge past FC Astana in their Champions League third round qualifier. The Hoops earned a 2-1 win thanks to a penalty from Moussa Dembele with the game on the verge of extra time after Leigh Griffiths’ first-half … [Read more...]
Davis Webb named Cal's starting quarterback – SFGate
Davis Webb named Cal's starting quarterback - SFGate Photo: Lea Suzuki, The Chronicle Image 1of/5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Davis Webb, Cal quarterback, works out with others on the first day of training camp at Memorial Stadium on Monday, August 1, 2016 in Berkeley California. Davis Webb, Cal quarterback, works out with others on the first day of training … [Read more...]
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For August 4 – Fantasy CPR
DraftKings Early MLB Picks For August 4 - Fantasy CPR FanDuel MLB: Picks and Pivots for August 4 by Brian Tulloch DraftKings Late MLB Picks For August 4 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 … [Read more...]
Jeff Fisher casually says Case Keenum, not Jared Goff, is Rams' starting QB – CBSSports.com
Jeff Fisher casually says Case Keenum, not Jared Goff, is Rams' starting QB - CBSSports.com The Rams gave up a lot to trade up to the No. 1 pick and take their latest franchise quarterback, Jared Goff. But the team apparently has no plans to rush the former Cal star into the lineup. Goff is currently working with the second-team, and coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday that former undrafted … [Read more...]
IOC clears eight Russian tennis players to compete in Rio (Reuters)
IOC clears eight Russian tennis players to compete in Rio (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the eligibility of eight Russian tennis players to compete at the Rio Olympic Games, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Ed Osmond) … [Read more...]
Driver Yannick Gingras not haunted by Hambletonian failures (The Associated Press)
Driver Yannick Gingras not haunted by Hambletonian failures (The Associated Press) The 37-year-old is back knocking on the door of harness racing's most prestigious race, having the reins with favored Southwind Frank in Saturday's $1 million race for 3-year-old trotters at the Meadowlands. The role is nothing new for Gingras. In 2014, Father Patrick broke stride from post No. 10 and … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Sagan ready for mountain bike challenge in Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Sagan ready for mountain bike challenge in Rio (Reuters) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Road world champion Peter Sagan says he is ready to challenge for Olympic gold after confirming on Thursday that he will return to his mountain bike roots and contest the cross-country race at the Rio Olympics. While his usual rivals prepare for Saturday's road race, … [Read more...]
IOC clears 18 Russian shooters to compete at Rio: ISSF (Reuters)
IOC clears 18 Russian shooters to compete at Rio: ISSF (Reuters) RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed the eligibility of 18 Russian shooters to compete at the Rio Olympic Games, the International Shooting Sport Federation said on Thursday. (Reporting by Jack Stubbs; Editing by Ed Osmond) … [Read more...]
Olympics-IOC clears almost 80 Russian athletes to compete in Rio (Reuters)
Olympics-IOC clears almost 80 Russian athletes to compete in Rio (Reuters) * All 11 Russian boxers, 18 shooters among those cleared * Russia expects close to 280 athletes to compete * Russia's track-and-field, weightlifting teams already barred (Updates with further IOC rulings) By Karolos Grohmann and Jack Stubbs RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Almost 80 Russian athletes from seven … [Read more...]