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Round 2 of the ESPN bloodletting began today, and a source tells us that Howie Schwab--remember Stump the Schwab?--was among those let go.

Chants of "We are going to Brazil!" rang out around CenturyLink Field in Seattle Tuesday night from American soccer fans shortly after Eddie Johnson's 53rd-minute goal.

One of the UK's most exciting and entertaining young boxers of today, Lewisham Light Heavyweight Jovan 'Young Star' Young may have a five fight unbeaten record, but incredibly to date none of his home fans have yet to se...

Colombia strengthened its hold on second place in the final South American 2014 World Cup Qualifying group on Tuesday after posting a comfortable 2-0 victory over Peru at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez.

It's kind of team Boston would recognizeDavid Haugh: Not that long ago, the Blackhawks Way meant a half-empty arena on a good night on the West Side, home games nobody could watch on television and apathy that spread fro...

NEW YORK (AP) -- San Francisco pitcher George Kontos has been suspended for three games by Major League Baseball, which said he intentionally threw a pitch at Pittsburgh's Andrew McCutchen, and Giants manager Bruce Bochy...

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum admitted his side were not as sharp as expected despite going into their Champions Trophy Group A match against Australia as marginal favourites.

Former Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels has thanked the players and supporters at the club for their support following his dismissal on Tuesday.

Simon Hughes: it might be rare for players to start throwing punches, but rows are an integral part of Anglo-Australian rivalry.

Major League Baseball handed down a pair of suspensions to members of the San Francisco Giants.

Gerritt Cole arrived in the majors with a flourish this week. In Seattle, another top prospect is on the way. Scott Engel and Adam Ronis have the fantasy scouting reports.

A day later, LeBron James didn't back down.

Serie A club Fiorentina have agreed to buy former Spain winger Joaquin from La Liga side Malaga pending a medical, the two clubs said on Wednesday.

ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington has no plans to change their offense despite Robert Griffin III's surgically repaired right knee that kept the quarterback out all...

Olivier Giroud is convinced Arsenal can last the distance in the Premier League title race next season - if they get off to a flying start.

A day later, LeBron James didn't back down.

Jelena Jankovic triumphed not once but twice at the Nurnberger Versicherungscup on Wednesday to book her place in the quarter-finals.

On May 11, 2011, all NCAA employees were required to attend a day-long meeting that began at the ballroom of the J.W. Marriott near...

Danny Green and Gary Neal aren't NBA royalty like LeBron James.

Brazil legend Pele says that Neymar made the right decision in choosing Barcelona over a move to the Premier League....

CHICAGO -- Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup....

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -- In what is believed to be a baseball first when it comes to ceremonial first pitches, 13-year-old Nick LeGrande was scheduled to take the toss before the Yankees-Athletics game on Wednesday night ...