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Pascal Hervé, a former leader and stage winner of the Giro d’Italia but who was best known for his part in the scandal-struck 1998 Tour de France, has died late on December 24. He was 60.A devoted lieutenant to Festina leader Richard Virenque in the 1990s, Hervé and his teammates were expelled mid-way through the 1998 Tour as police raids and questioning of sports directors and soigneurs turned up detailed evidence of mass doping within multiple squads.While the fallout from the ‘Festina affair’ rocked professional cycling to the core, Hervé then continued racing in Italy, before a positive test in…
Fall Report Joe Healy – December 17, 2024 The 2024 season at Boston College was one of turnover and new beginnings. A number of key pieces from the 2023 team that advanced to the final of the Tuscaloosa Regional graduated or moved on to pro baseball, with head coach Mike Gambino departing to take the job at Penn State that offseason. That left a lot of roles to be filled both on the field and in the coaches’ offices, with the latter transition led by Todd Interdonato, who arrived from Wofford. That turnover contributed to the Eagles finishing last season with…
A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size News Corp’s pay TV and streaming company Foxtel – the broadcaster of NRL, AFL and cricket – has been sold to international sports streaming platform DAZN – a British company backed by a Russian-born billionaire and with links to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.DAZN’s majority shareholder is Access Industries, owned by Soviet-born Sir Len Blavatnik, who is a British and US citizen. The sale is worth $3.4 billion.The news comes a day after DAZN made headlines and enraged users for streaming issues at the…
Stephen Curry acknowledges he is nearing the end of his career and while he is accepting of the inevitable end, it is also creating urgency for the years he has left. “More than I probably have before,” he said during a Tuesday interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews while discussing how much he thinks about how much longer he will play. “I think, you know, it’s okay to accept and acknowledge that the end is near, whatever point. But only because it allows you to enjoy what’s happening right now. But I think the more you talk about it, the more…
The MMA world continued to churn in 2024, providing fans with countless memorable moments, so the stars of the show deserve to unwind, relax, and celebrate at the end of the year, don’t you think? From UFC champions to top contenders to lifelong veterans still on the grind to rising stars with their best days still ahead, fighters from all walks of life took a moment to spend time with their loved ones and appreciate the fruits of their labors. UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira was arguably the Fighter of the Year, but at home, he rings in the…
A Swimmer’s Starter Pack: What Screams ‘Swimmer?’ There are some things that just scream, “you’re a swimmer!” If swimmers had a starter pack, what do you think would be in it? Read along to see what critical items swimmers can’t live without, and what common looks identify a typical competitive swimmer. Equipment Bag It’s not often that you see a swimmer walking around without an equipment bag. Swimmers use gear every day whether they are at practice or warming up for a meet. Swim gear such as fins, paddles, a pull buoy and a kickboard are essential to a swimmer’s…
The men’s and women’s WorldTour calendars take cycling to the global stage, spanning multiple continents with single-day races, stage races, and multi-week Grand Tours. However, behind the scenes, there are great logistical challenges and often exorbitant environmental costs. For 2025, the men’s calendar features 36 races across 13 countries and four continents, and for the women, it’s 29 events across 12 countries and three continents.The Grand Tours are the pinnacle of these calendars – the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta a España for the men, and La Vuelta Feminina, Giro d’Italia Women and Tour de France Femmes for…
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Miami Heat reserve guard Dru Smith suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon during Monday’s 110-95 win over the Brooklyn Nets, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Miami Heat backup guard Dru Smith has an extensive history of knee injuries across his three-year career As Smith dribbled near the 3-point arc during a possession early in the second quarter, he lost the ball on a turnover and immediately fell to the court wincing in pain. Smith was escorted off the court to the locker room. This injury comes shortly after the two-way guard made an incredible recovery from a torn…