Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world.
English Premier League
The English Premier League is under scrutiny for its player loan system — with Chelsea currently “hogging / stockpiling / investing in” – call it what you want – the bulk of the players in the league.
Read more about the story here.
Cycling
Lots of injuries at Vuelta a Espana (Spain). Belgian rider Kris Boeckman has been in an induced choma since a crash during Stage 8 on August 30th. Several other players have had to pull out from injuries received in crashes. And current Tour De France title holder Chris Froome has had to drop out because of a broken foot.
This video, from GoPro, lets you experience the course from the rider’s view —including the Stage 8 crasj.
Medical update @krisboeckmans: http://t.co/Y2p2CE50ak pic.twitter.com/rr3y4EmcGV
— Lotto Soudal (@Lotto_Soudal) September 8, 2015
Our best wishes to @chrisfroome who has been forced to withdraw from @lavuelta with a fractured bone in his foot pic.twitter.com/bEQhtHNMO9
— Team GB (@TeamGB) September 3, 2015
Surfing!
Swatch Women’s Pro
The Swatch Women’s Pro – stop #7 in the World Championship Tour – is happening in Southern California. Bethany Hamilton won the wildcard and will be competing just 3 months after giving birth!
Pretty stoked on surfing right now! A fresh new spark for me after a 3 month break w/ pregnancy &having Tobias!💃🏼👊🏽😊 pic.twitter.com/MYR9fQXp8s
— Bethany Hamilton (@bethanyhamilton) September 8, 2015
Hurley Pro
Brevard’s own Kelly Slater will be competing in the Hurley Pro Men’s Championship competition in Southern California.
Kelly Slater practices for World Surf League's 2015 #hurleypro at Lowers which starts tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/5ucF6sxILD
— Volcom Stone (@Volcom) September 9, 2015
