Alpine climax for 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- 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. … [Read more...]
Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per report
Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per report In the wake of the outrage come the lawyers. Pro Football Talk is reporting that former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has filed a grievance against the team for cutting him in September. First, a refresher: In February, Rice got into an altercation with his then-fiancee (now wife) in an Atlantic City elevator, … [Read more...]
World Series 2014: Hunter Pence reveals character with his salute to troops
World Series 2014: Hunter Pence reveals character with his salute to troops KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hunter Pence was the center of the baseball world as he rounded the bases after his first-inning home run in Game 1 of the World Series, and rightly so. His two-run blast gave San Francisco a 3-0 lead just five batters into the game, and with Giants ace Madison Bumgarner on the mound, everyone in the … [Read more...]
The 21 stages of the 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press)
The 21 stages of the 2015 Tour de France (The Associated Press) PARIS (AP) -- The 21 stages of the 2015 Tour de France announced Wednesday by Tour organizers: … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic welcomes baby boy Stefan (Yahoo Sports)
Novak Djokovic welcomes baby boy Stefan (Yahoo Sports) BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic is a proud father. … [Read more...]
Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per reports
Ray Rice filing grievance against Ravens for dismissal, per reports In the wake of the outrage come the lawyers. Pro Football Talk is reporting that former Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice has filed a grievance against the Baltimore Ravens for cutting him in September. First, a refresher: In February, Rice got into an altercation with his wife in an Atlantic City elevator, striking her … [Read more...]
Kansas City TV station sends ill-advised tweet during Royals’ World Series loss
Kansas City TV station sends ill-advised tweet during Royals' World Series loss We all cope with disappointment in our own ways, so some people in the Kansas City area might double down on sadness by switching their TVs from the Kansas City Royals' Game 1 World Series loss to a news update about a dead body. But that's probably not the best way to advertise your newscast. KCTV learned that … [Read more...]
Wenger tells defenders: You must protect rookie keeper
Wenger tells defenders: You must protect rookie keeper Arsene Wenger says he is confident Emiliano Lopez can handle the pressure © Getty Images Arsene Wenger has told his Arsenal defenders they must protect rookie goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in Wednesday's Champions League tie against Anderlecht. Martinez is Arsenal's third-choice stopper, but will be thrown into the starting line-up … [Read more...]
Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne paid $6,000 for front-row World Series seats
Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne paid $6,000 for front-row World Series seats Actor Paul Rudd isn't the only Kansas City celebrity reveling in the Royals' long-awaited return to the World Series. Another of Kansas City's famous entertainers — albeit in a very different field — was front and center at Game 1 of the World Series. Tech N9ne, the rapper who very proudly hails from Kansas City, was … [Read more...]
World Series 2014: Giants cruise to Game 1 victory behind Pence, Bumgarner
World Series 2014: Giants cruise to Game 1 victory behind Pence, Bumgarner KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants put a sudden stop to the Kansas City Royals' perfect postseason roll. Bumgarner pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning, Hunter Pence homered early and the Giants showed off their October poise, shutting down the Royals 7-1 Tuesday night in … [Read more...]