Cavendish laments diminished chances for sprinters at Tour (The Associated Press) SAINT-LO, France (AP) -- Not too long ago, a successful Tour de France for Mark Cavendish meant coming away with a handful of victories. ''The sprint opportunities are less,'' Cavendish said on Thursday, lamenting how Tour organizers have created more challenging routes in recent years with more hilly stages … [Read more...]
TOUR DE FRANCE: Astana aims to add yellow to pink (The Associated Press)
TOUR DE FRANCE: Astana aims to add yellow to pink (The Associated Press) When the team directors at Astana sat down to plan this season, the outline went something like this: A pink jersey for Vincenzo Nibali, a yellow jersey for Fabio Aru, and a gold medal for Nibali. Nibali carried out the first part of the plan to perfection by winning the Giro d'Italia. Aru has to do his part when the … [Read more...]
World champ Cheruiyot qualifies for Rio at Kenya trials (Yahoo Sports)
World champ Cheruiyot qualifies for Rio at Kenya trials (Yahoo Sports) World champion Vivian Cheruiyot has qualified for the Olympics by winning the women's 10,000 meters at Kenya's track and field trials. Cheruiyot secured one of two automatic places in the event in Rio de Janeiro on Kenya's team. Betsy Saina finished second to also qualify and Alice Aprot was given the wild card place. … [Read more...]
Southgate ‘out of England manager contention’
Southgate ‘out of England manager contention’ London (AFP) – Bookmakers’ favourite Gareth Southgate was on Thursday reportedly ruled out of taking over as Roy Hodgson’s successor as England manager. Various reports in the British media suggested the England Under-21s boss had no interest in taking over from Hodgson after the team’s dismal Euro 2016 display. Nor has he been contacted by the … [Read more...]
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Reed's Arrival
Waiver Wired: Waiver Wired: Reed's Arrival He’s here. After Stephen Strasburg hit the disabled list due to an upper back strain, the Nationals called on top prospect right-hander Lucas Giolito to make his major league debut Tuesday night against the Mets. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see him for long, as rain cut his outing short after four innings.Giolito gave up one hit and walked a pair … [Read more...]
What issues face LeBron, Cavaliers in free agency?
What issues face LeBron, Cavaliers in free agency? 11:32 AM ET Dave McMenaminESPN Staff Writer Close Cavs and NBA writer for ESPN.com Covered the Lakers and NBA for ESPNLosAngeles.com from 2009-14 and the NBA for NBA.com from 2005-09 Syracuse University graduate CLEVELAND -- After all the champagne corks had been popped, cigars had been lit and hugs had been shared, LeBron James stood in the … [Read more...]
Sources: Griz confident on Conley, eye Parsons
Sources: Griz confident on Conley, eye Parsons 11:47 AM ET Marc SteinESPN Senior Writer Close • Senior NBA writer for ESPN.com• Began covering the NBA in 1993-94• Also covered soccer, tennis and the Olympics The Memphis Grizzlies aren't just trying to fend off the Dallas Mavericks' pursuit of marquee free agent Mike Conley. The Grizzlies, according to league sources, also have interest in … [Read more...]
2017 NFL draft first impressions: Greg Ward Jr. is the latest spread QB puzzle – Sports Illustrated
2017 NFL draft first impressions: Greg Ward Jr. is the latest spread QB puzzle - Sports Illustrated It is never too early to start preparing for the next NFL draft. From now through the start of the college football season, First Impressions will introduce (or reintroduce) you to prospects of note. A word of advice: Enjoy watching Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr., this season. There will be … [Read more...]
NCAA D1 FBS Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: ACC – SportsBlog.com (blog)
NCAA D1 FBS Predictions Sure To Go Wrong: ACC - SportsBlog.com (blog) Apparently, these predictions that I am assuming will not be correct are making quite an impact on some people. Whether it be because I made a factual error or stated an opinion that someone did not agree with, I am blown away at the response that these posts have seen. That being said, I must press on. The ACC has produced a … [Read more...]
Adams heads British boxing challenge at Rio (Reuters)
Adams heads British boxing challenge at Rio (Reuters) Britain will send its largest boxing squad to the Olympic Games for more than 30 years, the team said on Thursday. Ten men and two women have been named in the 12-boxer squad, including Olympic flyweight champion Nicola Adams who is attempting to become the first Briton to retain an Olympic title. For the men, Commonwealth champion Joe … [Read more...]