Viviani storms bunch sprint to win Stage 4

July 10, 2019 at 12:00a.m.

NANCY, France

Italian rider Elia Viviani claimed his first career stage win on the Tour de France after storming a bunch sprint on Tuesday.

Viviani was ideally set up by the Deceuninck-Quick Step leadout train in the finale and made the most of the slight uphill finish in the eastern city of Nancy. He used his considerable power to edge Alexander Kristoff and Caleb Ewan and claim the fourth stage of the three-week race.

The 213.5-kilometer (133-mile) flat route from Reims to Nancy did not pose any major difficulty and was a perfect opportunity for sprinters to get a stage win.

Viviani’s teammate Julian Alaphilippe, the first Frenchman to wear the yellow jersey in five years after his solo victory in Stage 3, kept the overall lead, with no change at the top of the overall standings.

Fishing rule change for Mill Creek Park

YOUNGSTOWN

The Mill Creek Metroparks Board of Park Commissioners approved a fishing rule change at a July 8 board meeting.

The new rule now states fishing in Park District waters is permitted in accordance with Ohio Division of Wildlife regulations from March 1 through Nov. 30 of each calendar year.

Fishing is permitted in all creeks, streams, lakes and ponds unless otherwise prohibited by the Park District.

Under the previous rule, fishing was permitted only in waters south of Lake Newport Dam, south of Lake Glacier Dam to the Lake Cohasset Dam, and Yellow Creek, and at other facilities with special permission.

Fall schedules needed

The Vindicator sports department needs fall schedules from high schools in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties.

Athletic directors are encouraged to send them by email (sports@vindy.com) or fax (330-747-6712).

US soccer captain accepts Capitol invite

WASHINGTON

Megan Rapinoe has accepted an invitation for the U.S. women’s soccer team to celebrate its World Cup victory with a visit to Congress. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday he looks forward to scheduling a time when “these inspiring women can come to the nation’s capital.”

Schumer, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and others in Congress invited the team to visit. Rapinoe said Tuesday on CNN that she had accepted invitations from New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Pelosi and Schumer to go to Washington. The team co-captain has said she’s not interested in celebrating at the White House.

Safety Glover Quin retires after 10 seasons

ALLEN PARK, Mich.

Glover Quin has retired after 10 seasons in the NFL.

The former Detroit Lions and Houston Texans safety announced his plans Tuesday on Instagram .

Quin started every game for nine straight years after starting in 12 games as a rookie in 2009 with the Texans. He had an NFL-high seven interceptions in 2014 with the Lions and 24 interceptions during his career.

Houston drafted him in the fourth round out of New Mexico in 2009. Quin left the Texans to sign a five-year deal in 2013.

LA Clippers sign draft picks Kabengele, Mann

LOS ANGELES

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed draft picks and former Florida State teammates Mfiondu Kabengele and Terance Mann.

Kabengele was selected 27th overall in the first round of last month’s draft. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 13.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in two seasons with the Seminoles.

Mann was picked 48th overall in the second round. The guard averaged 11.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists as a senior at Florida State, where he led the team to the Sweet 16 of last season’s NCAA Tournament.

Also Tuesday, the Clippers signed guard Amir Coffey to a two-way contract after he went undrafted last month.

Staff/wire report