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Floyd Mayweather -- My GF's Next Gift ... Is a PRIVATE JET!
TMZ - 18 Jul 2014 05:32
How do you follow up when you've just bought your GF a $300k Rolls-Royce? According to Floyd Mayweather you get her something much more fly ... as in something that actually flies. Money and his chick "Bad" Medina were ...
FANTASY FOOTBALL: 2014 Deep WR Sleepers & Rookie Rankings
Sports Grid - 18 Jul 2014 20:31
Four experts, 10 young wide receivers, no consensus. See the early rankings, plus The Pat Mayo Hour Podcast, inside...
Philipp Lahm Announces Retirement from International Football
Bleacher Report - 18 Jul 2014 11:17
Philipp Lahm has called time on his international career after winning the 2014 World Cup with Germany, as revealed by Bild via ESPN FC: Lahm confirmed the decision to Bild, saying, "I told Jogi Low on Monday already th...
ESPN investigation ahead of British Open finds most pro golfers can't name the four Beatles
Washington Post - 18 Jul 2014 17:16
This week's British Open is at Royal Liverpool, near where the Beatles got their start in 1960, so the Fab Four is a natural tie-in. ESPN is running "Birdiemania" promos, for instance, cheekily playing off the Beatlemani...
Wenger: Real Madrid target James will leave Monaco
Goal.com - 18 Jul 2014 12:12Mercedes dominates 1st practice at German GP: Rosberg fastest, Hamilton close behind
Fox News - 18 Jul 2014 11:53
Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton had the fastest laps as Mercedes dominated the first practice for the German Grand Prix on Friday.
Brazilian Football Needs Major Overhaul Ahead of 2018 World Cup
Bleacher Report - 18 Jul 2014 11:30
Over a week has now passed since the most humbling result in the history of Brazilian football, quite possibly the most shocking in the world game. The successive defeats for the Selecao at the back end of the World Cup,...
Massimiliano Allegri Must Transform Juventus into Champions League Contenders
Bleacher Report - 18 Jul 2014 11:06
The past few days have been incredulous for Juventus supporters across Italy and beyond, many still reeling from the sudden departure of Antonio Conte. The coach had revolutionised the Bianconeri, washing away the medioc...
F1 teams remove interconnected suspension systems after FIA says they could be illegal
Fox News - 18 Jul 2014 11:03
All Formula One teams have removed the front and rear interconnected suspension from their cars before the German Grand Prix after FIA said the system could be illegal.
Vinci reaches Istanbul Cup quarterfinals
ESPN - 18 Jul 2014 04:16
Second-seeded Roberta Vinci of Italy advanced to the Istanbul Cup quarterfinals when Romanian qualifier Alexandra Dulgheru retired with a right shoulder injury while trailing 6-3, 4-1 on Thursday.
CBS Won't Dictate Use of Redskins Name on the Air
ABC News - 18 Jul 2014 02:35
CBS won't dictate to its announcers whether or not to use Redskins name during games
Nadal, Djokovic highlight US Open field
Miami Herald - 18 Jul 2014 01:33
Defending champion Rafael Nadal and top-ranked Novak Djokovic highlight the men's field at the 2014 U.S. Open
Russell 'Okay' After Collapsing in Nevada: Celtics
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2014 01:24
Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell was hospitalized after collapsing during a speaking engagement near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, but is "okay", the Boston Celtics said on Thursday.
Cavaliers may need to sacrifice Wiggins to get Love -- and keep LeBron
Washington Post - 18 Jul 2014 01:08
When LeBron James announced he would return to the Cavaliers, it set off a wave of joy through Cleveland. But some of that joy turned into anxiety, when reports emerged that James had agreed to a contract of just two yea...
Laura Diaz shoots 62 to lead Marathon Classic by 4
Miami Herald - 18 Jul 2014 00:59
Laura Diaz, winless in the past 12 years on the LPGA Tour, shot a 9-under 62 for a four-stroke lead after Thursday's opening round of the Marathon Classic.
Rory cruises, Tiger fumes, Sergio holes out: Best and worst moments from Round 2 at the British Open
SB Nation - 18 Jul 2014 23:57
The biggest stars in the golf were the subject of several high and low moments in the second round of the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. It was another interminable day at Royal Liverpool, where Rory McIlroy exten...
Former NFLers: Painkillers Easy to Get up to 2012
ABC News - 18 Jul 2014 23:56
Joining lawsuit, former players say lax controls on drugs still the norm as late as 2012
MLS Preview from The Sports Network (ET)
News Observer - 18 Jul 2014 21:17
Vancouver (6-4-8) at Real Salt Lake (7-4-7), 10 p.m.
Astros fail to sign 1st overall pick Brady Aiken
SB Nation - 18 Jul 2014 23:56
The first overall pick will attend UCLA in the fall. The Houston Astros failed to sign first overall pick Brady Aiken before today's signing deadline, according to a report from Jim Callis of MLB.com. The team also did n...
Yankees lose Sabathia to season-ending surgery
USA Today - 18 Jul 2014 23:55
Cashman said the surgery is a clean up Sabathia's knee.
Braves Release Former All-Star Uggla
The New York Times - 18 Jul 2014 23:55
Three-time All-Star Dan Uggla was released by the Atlanta Braves on Friday, ending the disgruntled 34-year-old second baseman's four-year association with the National League club.
Penguins, defenceman Simon Despres agree to 2-year deal
NHL.com - 18 Jul 2014 23:55
PITTSBURGH, Pa. - The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed defenceman Simon Despres to a two-year contract worth $900,000 per season. The 22-year-old Despres appeared in a career-high 22 games for the Penguins last season, fi...