Actor Patrick Dempsey finally got on the podium at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race, finishing second in the GTE Amateur category on Sunday. Dempsey is a huge motorsports fan and was driving Le Mans for the fourth time, but this was his first top-three finish. ”I think it’s hard to put into words how much it means to be on the podium in Le Mans.
Actor Patrick Dempsey finally got on the podium at the 24 Hours Le Mans endurance race, finishing second in the GTE Amateur category on Sunday. Dempsey is a huge motorsports fan and was driving Le Mans for the fourth time, but this was his first top-three finish. ”I think it’s hard to put into words how much it means to be on the podium in Le Mans.
Rafael Nadal defeated Viktor Troicki 7-6 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win the Mercedes Cup for the third time and claim his first title on grass since Wimbledon in 2010. The top-seeded Spaniard, who had no aces in his semifinal win over Gael Monfils, ended the first set tiebreaker with an ace – his ninth. Nadal saved the only break point he faced.
Rafael Nadal defeated Viktor Troicki 7-6 (3), 6-3 Sunday to win the Mercedes Cup for the third time and claim his first title on grass since Wimbledon in 2010. The top-seeded Spaniard, who had no aces in his semifinal win over Gael Monfils, ended the first set tiebreaker with an ace – his ninth. Nadal saved the only break point he faced.
Once again, Russell Martin got the go-ahead hit for the Toronto Blue Jays. Martin hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Blue Jays won their 10th straight game, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Saturday. ”We’ve seen him do it so many times this year,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.
Once again, Russell Martin got the go-ahead hit for the Toronto Blue Jays. Martin hit a leadoff home run in the 11th inning and the Blue Jays won their 10th straight game, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 Saturday. ”We’ve seen him do it so many times this year,” Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said.
Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Indians spoiled the return of Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander. Carlos Santana homered and Carrasco shook off a bad history in Detroit to lift the Indians to a 5-4 victory Saturday. Carrasco (8-5), who started the game 1-4 with a 9.45 ERA in six outings at Comerica Park, struck out eight and allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to help disappoint
Carlos Carrasco and the Cleveland Indians spoiled the return of Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander. Carlos Santana homered and Carrasco shook off a bad history in Detroit to lift the Indians to a 5-4 victory Saturday. Carrasco (8-5), who started the game 1-4 with a 9.45 ERA in six outings at Comerica Park, struck out eight and allowed three runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings to help disappoint
LeBron James called Saturday’s extra rest day in the NBA Finals “a lifeline” for the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose weary starters have played much more than their Golden State counterparts. The Cavaliers and Warriors are level at 2-2 in the best-of-seven championship series with game five Sunday at Oakland, where Cleveland won game two for only the fourth home loss by Golden State in the season or playoffs.
LeBron James called Saturday’s extra rest day in the NBA Finals “a lifeline” for the Cleveland Cavaliers, whose weary starters have played much more than their Golden State counterparts. The Cavaliers and Warriors are level at 2-2 in the best-of-seven championship series with game five Sunday at Oakland, where Cleveland won game two for only the fourth home loss by Golden State in the season or playoffs.
