2015 Tour de France route begins in Holland, ends in moutains PARIS — The punishing hairpin climb to the Alpe d'Huez ski station high in the French Alps will provide the dramatic climax for the 2015 Tour de France, before cycling's showcase race sweeps into Paris for its traditional finish in front of cheering crowds on the Champs-Elysees. The atypical 2015 route unveiled Wednesday by Tour … [Read more...]
UNC probe reveals approximately 1,500 student-athletes took bogus classes
UNC probe reveals approximately 1,500 student-athletes took bogus classes The University of North Carolina Academic Support Program for Student-Athletes was found culpable of creating easy, non-show classes that catered to student-athletes in an effort to give them better grades. Kenneth Wainstein, a former top U.S. Justice Department official, said during a press conference Wednesday that … [Read more...]
Bill Belichick sends Darrelle Revis home after Revis shows up late to meeting
Bill Belichick sends Darrelle Revis home after Revis shows up late to meeting You don't want to show up late on Bill Belichick's time, even if you're one of the NFL's best cornerbacks. New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis showed up late to a meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, so Belichick sent him home, the Boston Globe's Ben Volin reported, citing three league sources. Revis wasn't … [Read more...]
Prepare for the Wolves season with ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ mash-ups, Andrew Wiggins tribute songs (Videos)
Prepare for the Wolves season with 'Beverly Hills 90210' mash-ups, Andrew Wiggins tribute songs (Videos) When your favorite team's staring down the barrel of a bad season, it's important to celebrate whatever reasons you can find to smile, laugh and enjoy the loss-producing chaos as it swirls around you. In the case of the Minnesota Timberwolves — whom we expect to rank as one of the worst … [Read more...]
Week 8 NFL Picks: Predictions on Vegas’ Midweek Betting Odds and Lines – Bleacher Report
Week 8 NFL Picks: Predictions on Vegas' Midweek Betting Odds and Lines - Bleacher Report Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press Expert NFL bettors already got their Week 8 appetizers in the form of opening lines, but as always, many lines and spreads have adjusted heading into the middle of the week. Often times, lots of action on a spread early in the week can alter it to where it's not as … [Read more...]
Chelsea chief executive steps down
Chelsea chief executive steps down Ron Gourlay joined Chelsea in 2004 and was appointed chief executive in 2009 © Getty Images Chelsea have announced Ron Gourlay is to leave his role as chief executive. Gourlay, who previously worked with Manchester United and sportswear manufacturer Umbro, departs the club on amicable terms. In a statement, the club said: "Chelsea Football Club announces … [Read more...]
West Virginia’s Elijah Wellman cited in Morgantown riots after Baylor win
West Virginia's Elijah Wellman cited in Morgantown riots after Baylor win A West Virginia player was one of the people cited by Morgantown, W.V. police after celebratory riots broke out following the Mountaineers' win over Baylor Saturday. Elijah Wellman, listed as a fullback/tight end on West Virginia's site, received one of 24 citations handed out in the aftermath of the game. He was … [Read more...]
Breeders’ Cup Classic draws crowded field (The Associated Press)
Breeders' Cup Classic draws crowded field (The Associated Press) ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) -- Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome and undefeated Shared Belief will face off in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic next week, with Belmont Stakes winner Tonalist also in the overcrowded field. … [Read more...]
Keselowski wins at Talladega to advance in Chase; Earnhardt Jr. and Johnson miss out
Keselowski wins at Talladega to advance in Chase; Earnhardt Jr. and Johnson miss out A week after he was run down from behind by Matt Kenseth in the garage at Charlotte, Brad Keselowski received a helpful push from Kenseth to win and advance to the third round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup on Sunday at Talladega. After a blown tire at Kansas and a 16th place finish at Charlotte, … [Read more...]
Atlanta Falcons flying to London? Barcelona? … On how many planes?
Atlanta Falcons flying to London? Barcelona? ... On how many planes? The Atlanta Falcons have descended on London and have begun preparations for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium. We think. Based on a graphic the team sent out on social media, we're guessing that the Falcons' marketing folks did not book the team's itinerary over there. Check out the graphic above. … [Read more...]