Trainer Jimmy Takter has owned the Hambletonian lately (The Associated Press) EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) -- The Hambletonian has become trainer Jimmy Takter personal playground lately. … [Read more...]
Olympic road cycling is a grueling, panoramic tour of Rio (The Associated Press)
Olympic road cycling is a grueling, panoramic tour of Rio (The Associated Press) Olympic road cycling races promise to be a grueling, 6-hour showcase featuring everything from the sun-splashed beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the squalor of the nearby slums. ''It's the hardest course I've seen in a single-day race,'' said American rider Megan Guarnier, who made a special trip to Brazil … [Read more...]
5-year-old, one-armed golfer does great pro golfer swing impersonations
5-year-old, one-armed golfer does great pro golfer swing impersonations Tommy Morrissey is an inspirational story. The 5-year-old golfer was born without much of his right arm, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an impressive junior who has been featured all over the place. While he has a great swing all his own, Morrissey also has the ability to impersonate the swings of some of his … [Read more...]
Tyson Barrie and defenseman talent evaluation (Trending Topics)
Tyson Barrie and defenseman talent evaluation (Trending Topics) Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images The Tyson Barrie drama in Colorado is now over, at least for now. Last Sunday, the Avalanche gave him a four-year deal worth $22 million ($5.5 million AAV), which will keep him under team control through just his age-28 season. In signing the deal, Barrie also becomes the second-highest-paid … [Read more...]
Former Broncos RB Montee Ball sentenced to jail time
Former Broncos RB Montee Ball sentenced to jail time Montee Ball after he was sentenced in court (AP) It was only two years ago that Montee Ball was preparing to start at running back for the Denver Broncos. He probably went pretty high in your fantasy draft. Ball’s fall was swift. He played his way out of the NFL, got in trouble off the field and now is going to jail. According to the … [Read more...]
The NBPA has released its second-annual 'Players Voice Awards'
The NBPA has released its second-annual 'Players Voice Awards' Stephen Curry clears some space between him and his contemporaries (Getty Images) It wasn’t televised on cable this year, not because nobody, not even us NBA dorks few watched BET’s airing of the first National Basketball Players Association’s Players Voice Awards ceremony last summer, but because many NBA stars were hard … [Read more...]
Yankees' Mark Teixeira expected to announce retirement on Friday
Yankees' Mark Teixeira expected to announce retirement on Friday This is some big news for a Friday morning. According to Buster Olney, longtime New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira will announce his retirement, starting at the end of the 2016 season, and he’ll do it at a press conference at 3 p.m. ET on Friday. Mark Teixeira expected to announce his retirement later today, at … [Read more...]
Jon Rahm turning into more than prospect, but consistent threat to win
Jon Rahm turning into more than prospect, but consistent threat to win Jon Rahm has already practically locked up his PGA Tour card. (Getty Images) CROMWELL, CONN. — When Bryson DeChambeau turned pro after the Masters and finished tied for fourth place at Harbour Town in his first start, so many people figured the eccentric former U.S. Amateur champion would be the can’t-miss … [Read more...]
Ronaldo, Bale and Griezmann vie for UEFA award
Ronaldo, Bale and Griezmann vie for UEFA award Paris (AFP) – The UEFA Best Player in Europe award for 2016 is destined for Madrid after Real pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale plus Atletico’s Antoine Griezmann were revealed as the three contenders Friday. Bale led Wales on a wonderful run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals and also won the Champions League, and while Griezmann was a beaten … [Read more...]
2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony time, date and how to watch, live stream
2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony time, date and how to watch, live stream The 2016 Rio Olympics will take center stage across the world, starting on Friday, Aug. 5 with the opening ceremony. Athletes and fans from all corners of the globe will convene to kick off the Games of the XXXI Olympiad by gathering at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The Rio Olympics begin with the opening ceremony … [Read more...]