Sports News
Selig Says Baseball Is 'Cleaner Than It's Ever Been'
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 04:18
With his staff pursuing another investigation into performance-enhancing drugs, Commissioner Bud Selig defended baseball's drug-testing program.
L.A. Lakers sign forward Wesley Johnson for $1M
Whittier Daily News - 16 Jul 2013 17:16
The Lakers somehow continued their offseason quest to add youth and athleticism at a bargain price. They signed forward Wesley Johnson Monday to a one-year deal at the veteran's minimum worth of slightly less than $1 mil...
2013 All-Star Game: Full Preview and Predictions for the Midsummer Classic
Bleacher Report - 16 Jul 2013 11:00
The 84th edition of the MLB All-Star game is on Tuesday night, as the American League and National League battle for the right to gain home-field advantage for the World Series once again. While the merits of determining...
"Howie Felterbush" Has A Wife, And She Was At The Zimmerman Trial Too
Dead Spin - 16 Jul 2013 05:43
Despite telling USA Today he didn't wish to be photographed, George Zimmerman trial spectator "Howie Felterbush " did get captured by the cameras of Jacksonville's First Coast News, alongside his wife "Cindy" (who also p...
WWE Raw Results: Winners, Twitter Reaction and Highlights from July 15
Bleacher Report - 16 Jul 2013 05:20
Every episode of Raw directly following a pay-per-view is compelling as it is, but the night after Money in the Bank is extra special. That's because the nature of the PPV--which immediately gives us two individuals who ...
Positive Turn in Rodriguez's Tour of Minors
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 05:12
In the strongest showing yet during his minor league rehabilitation assignment, the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez homered, went 2 for 4 and played error-free defense.
All-Star Wait Is Over for 35-Year-Old Reliever
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 04:48
The Athletics' Grant Balfour will be in the bullpen at the All-Star Game for the first time in his career.
Chris Davis and others deal with fallout from baseball's steroid era
L.A. Times - 16 Jul 2013 04:42Citi Field's Neighbors to Protest Evictions Before All-Star Game
The New York Times - 16 Jul 2013 04:35
A group of business owners unhappy at being displaced in Willets Point, Queens, are expected to air their frustrations near the stadium.
Major League Baseball to bolster anti-bias policy
Reuters - 16 Jul 2013 23:56
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USA looking to send warning to Costa Rica
Goal.com - 16 Jul 2013 23:55Packers Enjoy Another Record Financial Year
ABC News - 16 Jul 2013 23:51
Green Bay Packers enjoy another record financial year
Newcastle's Pardew wants extra firepower
ESPN - 16 Jul 2013 23:50
Transfer news
Newspaper Typo: Senior Basketballer Wins "Hot *** Contest"
Dead Spin - 16 Jul 2013 23:48
From today's Daily Times in Maryville, Tenn. An easy typo to make, but not inaccurate: I have no doubt that Peggy "Baller" Ballard is indeed hot ***.
Jets come to terms with Patrice Cormier
NHL.com - 16 Jul 2013 23:47
The Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday announced that they have agreed to terms with restricted free-agent forward Patrice Cormier on a new contract. No terms were disclosed. Cormier, 23, had no points and seven penalty minutes in...
Detroit Red Wings agree to terms with D Brendan Smith on 2-year contract
NHL.com - 16 Jul 2013 23:45
DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a two-year contract with defenceman Brendan Smith. The 24-year-old Smith, a former first-round draft pick, played in 34 games for the Red Wings in 2012-13. In 48 career game...
Steve Siebold: Jimmy Connors Doesn't Care What You Think
The Huffington Post - 16 Jul 2013 23:42
I was on the national junior tennis circuit from 1971-1982, which were the years of Jimmy Connor's prime. I eventually turned pro and had the opportunity to exchange shots with tennis legends, but I never had the privile...
MLS Preview from The Sports Network (ET)
Miami Herald - 16 Jul 2013 23:38
Toronto FC and Chivas USA will square off at the StubHub Center on Wednesday as both clubs seek a much-needed victory.
Froome Comes Within Inches of Disaster at Tour
ABC News - 16 Jul 2013 23:35
Spooky coincidence: Froome flirts with disaster on same Tour descent as Armstrong
America Is Ruining Johnny Football
Dead Spin - 16 Jul 2013 23:31
Let's talk about Johnny Manziel's hangover , which is a fun thing to talk about because it ends with Johnny Manziel getting screwed regardless of the truth. If Johnny Manziel really was hungover the night before a meanin...
Frampton (ear) out of fight against Briceno
ESPN - 16 Jul 2013 23:31
The British Boxing Board of Control on Tuesday ruled rising junior featherweight contender Carl Frampton out of his fight on Saturday due to the reoccurrence of an unspecified ear injury.