Caustic Cavendish proves he's not done just yet (Reuters) By Julien Pretot UTAH BEACH, France (Reuters) - Mark Cavendish showed he is not done just yet, hitting back at those people who think he is past his prime in his trademark caustic style after winning the opening stage of the Tour de France to take the yellow jersey on Saturday. It was the Briton's 27th Tour stage win and he now is … [Read more...]
Cycling-Road-Tour de France stage 1 results (Reuters)
Cycling-Road-Tour de France stage 1 results (Reuters) July 2 (Gracenote) - Results from Tour de France (Mont-Saint-Michel - Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, 188 km) on Saturday 1. Mark Cavendish (Britain / Dimension Data) 4:14:05" 2. Marcel Kittel (Germany / Etixx - Quick-Step) ST 3. Peter Sagan (Slovakia / Tinkoff) 4. Andre Greipel (Germany / Lotto) 5. Edward Theuns (Belgium / Trek) 6. Christophe … [Read more...]
Australia’s Cate Campbell breaks 100 freestyle world record (Yahoo Sports)
Australia's Cate Campbell breaks 100 freestyle world record (Yahoo Sports) Australian swimmer Cate Campbell broke the 100-meter freestyle world record at the Brisbane Grand Prix on Saturday. Achieved during Campbell's final competition before the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the former world champion clocked 52.06 seconds, eclipsing German Britta Steffen's previous mark of 52.07 at the 2009 … [Read more...]
Germany face Italy in Euro 2016 battle of titans
Germany face Italy in Euro 2016 battle of titans Bordeaux (AFP) – In a match which could have graced the final of Euro 2016, Joachim Loew’s world champions Germany take on Antonio Conte’s Italy in a quarter-final clash of giants on Saturday. The prize on offer in Bordeaux is a semi-final against host nation France or surprise package Iceland, who meet on Sunday. Germany line up with Bayern … [Read more...]
Cavendish finally gets his yellow jersey at Tour de France (The Associated Press)
Cavendish finally gets his yellow jersey at Tour de France (The Associated Press) SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France (AP) -- Mark Cavendish can finally wear the yellow jersey. … [Read more...]
Wales’ victory over Belgium is everything we love about soccer
Wales’ victory over Belgium is everything we love about soccer Wales’ absolutely thrilling 3-1 victory over Belgium on Friday night at the Stade Pierre Mauroy in Lille had everything. It had Hal Robson-Kanu, a winger recently released by lowly English championship club Reading, scoring a game-winning goal fit for the greats – imagined with astonishing chutzpah and executed with imperious skill. … [Read more...]
Week That Was: Week That Was: Disc Inferno
Week That Was: Week That Was: Disc Inferno Clayton Kershaw has been enjoying a season for the ages. Now, he'll have to put it on hold. The uber-ace has been dealing with lower back pain for a while, and this week was diagnosed with a herniated disc. No surgery is needed, but he'll be out until at least the All Star break, and probably longer. Presently there is no timetable for Kershaw's return, … [Read more...]
Deng to Lakers, Joe Johnson to Jazz; Wade contract still at issue – Sun Sentinel
Deng to Lakers, Joe Johnson to Jazz; Wade contract still at issue - Sun Sentinel It's either Chris Bosh and Kevin Durant to the rescue for the Miami Heat or an oversized void at forward going into next season. Hours after Heat starting small forward Joe Johnson reached agreement on a two-year, $22 million contract with the Utah Jazz, Yahoo Sports reported that Heat starting power forward Luol … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 2 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 2 - Heavy.com Starting at 1:07 this afternoon, we got a full slate of 15 games. That's a lot of players to choose from. It's also a day of aces - Jake Arrieta, Jose Fernandez, and Chris Sale are all taking the mound. With many teams throwing their best pitcher out there today, how do you figure out who to put into your lineup? And what if … [Read more...]
Cycling-Contador crashes in Tour de France first stage (Reuters)
Cycling-Contador crashes in Tour de France first stage (Reuters) (Adds quote) UTAH BEACH, France, July 2 (Reuters) - Alberto Contador's Tour de France chances suffered an early blow on Saturday when the Spaniard crashed with about 80 kilometres left in the first stage. The Tinkoff rider, twice winner of the Tour, fell heavily on a bend but quickly got back on his bike with bruises to his … [Read more...]