It’s official: Pogba transfer cost 105 mn euros Rome (AFP) – Manchester United bought Paul Pogba for a world-record 105 million euros ($116 million) plus a potential bonus fee of five million euros, Juventus confirmed Tuesday. “Juventus Football Club can today confirm that Paul Pogba has completed a move to Manchester United for a fee of 105 million euros to be paid in two financial years,” the … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 9 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players August 9 - Heavy.com After a Monday that didn't offer too many options, this Tuesday night gives you far more players to pick from. Starting at 7:05 pm, 14 games are going to be played. A lot of your favorite players who weren't available yesterday are suddenly up for grabs. You'll want to pick some of them, and there are some cheap players … [Read more...]
American gold medal swimmer announced Olympic intent in letter to parents when he was 8
American gold medal swimmer announced Olympic intent in letter to parents when he was 8 Your browser does not support iframes. American swimmer Ryan Murphy captured his first career gold medal Monday night, topping the podium in the 100-meter backstroke. In winning the medal, the 21-year-old Murphy, who currently attends the University of California, Berkeley, achieved a goal he had set for … [Read more...]
Paul Pogba factfile after record Man Utd move
Paul Pogba factfile after record Man Utd move London (AFP) – Factfile on Paul Pogba, who returned to Manchester United from Juventus in a world-record transfer on Tuesday: Name: Paul Labile Pogba Age: 23 Date of birth: March 15, 1993 Place of birth: Lagny-sur-Marne, France Position: Central midfielder Playing career Clubs: Manchester United (ENG/2011-2012) Appearances: 7 Goals: 0 Juventus … [Read more...]
Rematch in Rio: Phelps, Le Clos face off in 200 fly (Yahoo Sports)
Rematch in Rio: Phelps, Le Clos face off in 200 fly (Yahoo Sports) When Michael Phelps decided to come out of retirement, he circled one race in particular on the Olympic schedule. At the London Games, in what was supposed to be his Olympic farewell, Phelps was leading as he came to the wall in the stroke he does better than anyone. Le Clos knows he'll be facing the most decorated athlete … [Read more...]
US boxer Nico Hernandez scores big upset of Russian star (Yahoo Sports)
US boxer Nico Hernandez scores big upset of Russian star (Yahoo Sports) Nico Hernandez realized the enormous odds he faced when he stepped in the ring with Russia's Vasilii Egorov, the second-seeded light flyweight in the Olympic boxing tournament. Hernandez pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Olympics' first three days on Monday night with a unanimous decision over Egorov, the … [Read more...]
American cyclists beginning to rue 4th place finishes (The Associated Press)
American cyclists beginning to rue 4th place finishes (The Associated Press) There have been six road cycling events the past two Olympics, including the men's and women's road races over the weekend. Three times the Americans have finished fourth, including the stirring and heartbreaking finish by Mara Abbott along Copacabana Beach on Sunday. After animating the race on the final climb of … [Read more...]
Olympics-Cycling-Hoskins taken to hospital after Aussie crash (Reuters)
Olympics-Cycling-Hoskins taken to hospital after Aussie crash (Reuters) * Australia women's pursuit team crash in training at velodrome * Scans show no broken bones for Hoskins (recasts with updated injury situation) By Martyn Herman RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Australian track cyclist Melissa Hoskins said she hopes to compete in the women's team pursuit after escaping serious … [Read more...]
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Griffin Seizes Control
Training Camp Daily Dose: Dose: Griffin Seizes Control Add another name to the jersey (wait, they retired it??). The Browns have a new starting quarterback and his name is Robert Griffin III. Don’t look so surprised. If you’ve been following the Browns at all this summer (who hasn’t?), you’ll know that Griffin was always favored to open the year as Cleveland’s top signal-caller. That’s not saying … [Read more...]
Brandon Crawford ties NL record with seven hits in Giants win
Brandon Crawford ties NL record with seven hits in Giants win Welcome to The Walk Off, the nightly MLB recap from Big League Stew. Here we’ll look at the top performers of the night, show you a must-see highlight and rundown the scoreboard. First, we start with a game you need to know about. San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford turned in a historic performance during Monday’s game … [Read more...]