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Hallowed Hometowns of the United States’ Paris Olympic Swimmers By Charles Hartley, Guest Contributor There’s a beautiful, patriotic, and down-to-Earth song called “Hometown” by Bruce Springsteen. If you’ve ever heard it, you’ll know exactly what I mean. It takes you right back to where you grew up, wherever that was, to what it looked like, what you did there as a kid, how it made you feel. Treat yourself by listening to Bruce capture all of this like only he can: This whole idea of hometowns grabbed me this morning as I researched the hometowns of 48…
Orléans – Saint Amand Montrond 187.3 km Uncomplicated day with some teasing of cross-winds. Take it for what it is, if it happens it happens but I’m not betting any money on it. Estimated finish time: 17:25-17:45 CEST Jean d’Arc of the Day: Jasper Philipsen Ok, this is going to be a complicated week for predictors. Everything is a potential sprint but also a lot of things point to breakaways having a chance. Official Site , Startlist
Coaches Corner Kendall Rogers – July 15, 2024 The Major League Baseball draft is consuming much of our time early this week, but many of you have asked me about candidates for the Liberty head coaching job. In case you didn’t see the news, Liberty head coach Scott Jackson announced late last week that he was resigning to accept another college baseball opportunity after eight seasons with the program. Jackson’s move will be to return to North Carolina as the top assistant — a position he held before becoming the head man for the Flames. Jackson didn’t lead the Flames…
Southampton are considering a move for out of favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale according to reports.Ramsdale is expected to leave the Emirates this summer having lost his place to David Raya last season, and Arsenal have now made the Spaniard’s loan move permanent.With Euro 2024 now out of the way the 26-year-old can think about his future and decide what the next best step for his career would be.Southampton consider Ramsdale moveThe England international had been linked with a move to Newcastle earlier in the summer, but that won’t be happening after the Magpies signed Odysseas Vlachodimos from Nottingham Forest.However, The…
The visitors’ pack struggled once again against a dominant New Zealand sideBorthwick has said England has ‘to develop at tighthead’ if they want to progress By Chris Foy Published: 12:41 EDT, 14 July 2024 | Updated: 14:36 EDT, 14 July 2024 Steve Borthwick will launch an urgent mission to fast track the next generation of formidable England props, after scrum trouble here contributed to a 2-0 series loss against New Zealand.Speaking the morning after his side had slipped to a 24-17 defeat at Eden Park, the national coach identified the set piece as an area of significant concern. The visitors’ pack struggled…
Jack Draper, Cameron Norrie and Dan Evans, Britain’s leading three men’s players, have been named in the Davis Cup team for the group stage in Manchester in September.Doubles specialists Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski have also been included in the five-man team.Captain Leon Smith can make up to three changes, meaning Wimbledon men’s doubles champion Henry Patten could feature.”We’ve got a really strong team once again and I’m sure it’s going to be another special week in Manchester,” said Smith.Drawn in Group D, Britain face Finland on 11 September, 2023 runners-up Argentina on 13 September and Canada on 15 September…
By: Sean Crose. WBO and IBF middleweight titlist Zhanibek Alimkhanuly will not be defending his belts against Andrei Mikhailovich Saturday night, as planned. Top Rank has announced that undefeated champion had to be hospitalized on Thursday. The cause? Dehydration. Per Top Rank: “WBO/IBF middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly was forced to withdraw from Saturday’s title defense against Andrei Mikhailovich at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas after being hospitalized Thursday evening due to dehydration.” Tevin Farmer’s lightweight fight with Raymond Muratalla will now be the main event of the ESPN+ broadcast card. Images: Top Rank
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Bronny James’ first appearances in a purple and gold jersey have been everything but impressive, especially during his Summer League debut in Las Vegas this past weekend. The Lakers lost against the Rockets 99-80 and the 19-year-old was very imprecise when shooting, despite producing a few interesting plays during the match. “I just feel like I’m in a little slump right now,” he admitted after scoring 8 points that came on 3-for-14 shooting against Houston. The No. 55 pick of the past NBA Draft said that he will welcome any assignment given to him in his first campaign as a…
Polarizing UFC lightweight contender, Paddy Pimblett couldn’t hide his joy overnight as he watched England suffer defeat to Spain in the European Championships final – as he took in the event with other viewers in a pub. Pimblett, a native of Liverpool, is slated to make his return to action at the end of this month, taking on perennial contender and striking star, King Green in a main card clash at UFC 304 in Manchester. Sidelined since last December, Pimblett, a former undisputed Cage Warriors featherweight champion, improved his unbeaten run in the promotion to six consecutive fights, courtesy of…