Spieth takes road less to traveled to British Open The start was not what anyone expected out of Jordan Spieth. All that mattered to him was how he finished the British Open. And that might have been the biggest surprise of all. The record will show that Spieth took a […]
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LEADING OFF: Kershaw, Strasburg ailing; Cubs get boost A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: AILING ALL OVER Star pitchers Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers and Stephen Strasburg of the Nationals are recovering after getting injured Sunday, as is Cardinals on-base machine Matt Carpenter. Kershaw is headed […]
With Bardet and Barguil, France hoping to end Tour drought The drought could soon be over for French riders at their home race. It has been 32 years since the last one of them, Bernard Hinault, won the last of his five Tour de France titles on the Champs Elysees […]
Roldan’s 2 quick goals help Sounders beat Quakes 3-0 Cristian Roldan said he was delighted the Seattle Sounders were able to win two games this week “without their big-time guys” Clint Dempsey and Jordan Morris. In their absence, he might have solidified his own status as a big-timer. Roldan scored […]
What we learned at Wimbledon: Never count out Roger Federer Never count out Roger Federer. Seems obvious, right? Especially after he won his record-breaking eighth Wimbledon championship and second Grand Slam title of this resurgent season. There have been times, though, when folks wondered whether he was done winning major […]
Maccarone to join Brisbane Roar in Australia’s A-League Ex-Italy international Massimo Maccarone is set to join Brisbane Roar in a one-season deal to play in Australia’s A-League. Brisbane coach John Aloisi confirmed Monday that the 37-year-old Empoli forward would join the Roar squad for pre-season training next week. “We are […]
Mexico beats Curacao 2-0 to win CONCACAF Group C A subpar effort in its previous match only added to the anxiety Mexico was feeling in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Playing without several stars and their head coach, El Tri leaned on emotion and determination to remain unbeaten in the 14th […]
LEADING OFF: Keuchel makes rehab start, Nats boost bullpen A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: DALLAS DAY Astros ace Dallas Keuchel is expected to throw two innings in a rehabilitation start for Double-A Corpus Christi. The lefty hasn’t pitched since June 2 because of a pinched […]
Coach AI: Iverson doesn’t play in Philly Big3 homecoming Allen Iverson walked onto a familiar court to a rousing ovation and then took an unfamiliar spot on the sideline. The Answer was Coach AI in his Big3 homecoming. Iverson said a few hours before his team played against Dr. J’s […]
Federer up to ATP No. 3 after Wimbledon; Muguruza WTA No. 5 Roger Federer’s eighth Wimbledon title has pushed him up two spots and back to No. 3 in the ATP rankings after he ended last season at No. 16. Garbine Muguruza’s first championship at the All England Club returns […]
