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Mee earns new Burnley deal
Sky Sports - 30 Jul 2014 16:12
Burnley have confirmed promising defender Ben Mee has signed a new three-year contract at Turf Moor.
Fans run on field in Real Madrid-AS Roma match
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2014 06:31
Approximately 20 fans ran on the field in the 87th minute of AS Roma's 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Cotton Bowl on Tuesday night, disrupting play in the International Champions Cup match.
Kevin Durant's Feet Make His Legs Look Like Hockey Sticks
Bleacher Report - 30 Jul 2014 04:11
This picture was taken of Kevin Durant after a long day of Team USA basketball practice, where many of the NBA's top players are readying themselves for the FIBA World Cup. In the photo, his lower half bears a striking r...
Offerman ordered to pay nearly $1M in attack
ESPN - 30 Jul 2014 03:48
A minor league baseball player hit by former major leaguer Jose Offerman in a 2007 baseball bat attack won nearly $1 million in a lawsuit Tuesday, an attorney said.
VIDEO: Rutherford leaps to gold in Glasgow
BBC - 30 Jul 2014 21:57
Watch Greg Rutherford add Commonwealth gold to his Olympic title with a winning leap of 8.20m in the men's long jump competition at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Meet the 13-year-old Romanian basketball player who is 7'4
SB Nation - 30 Jul 2014 18:22
That might be too tall. I'm no expert. Robert Robroczky is 13 years old and is already 7'4. The Romanian team practices with a professional team, but also with his classmates, which-- MY HEAVENS AU News claims that the N...
Lisicki sets WTA record with 131 mph serve
ESPN - 30 Jul 2014 17:31
The WTA says Sabine Lisicki has hit the fastest record serve in the history of the women's tennis tour, reaching 131 mph (211 kph).
Cole Hamels makes a lasting impression before trade deadline
New York Post - 30 Jul 2014 07:16
Left-hander Cole Hamels has been living in Philadelphia, not inside a cave amid some barren wasteland lately. So yes, he has heard his name mentioned daily in trade rumors. "You...
Donald Sterling to keep up fight over Clippers, attorney says
Miami Herald - 30 Jul 2014 05:31
LOS ANGELES-A day after a wide-ranging defeat in court that cleared a path for the Los Angeles Clippers to be sold for $2 billion, Donald Sterling hasn't given up.
Eleven suspensions issued for Triple-A brawl
ESPN - 30 Jul 2014 04:25
A major brawl in a Triple-A game instigated by rehabbing Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Erisbel Arruebarrena against the Arizona Diamondbacks' top minor league affiliate has resulted in the suspension of 11 players.
Vikings lawyer up for possible Kluwe lawsuit
USA Today - 30 Jul 2014 04:08Athletes in superhero kits: another reason to thank the marketing men
The Guardian - 30 Jul 2014 23:45
The World Cup reminded us of the beauty of an unadorned shirt, unfortunately they are becoming a rare commodity
Commonwealth Games 2014: Greg Rutherford wins long jump gold medal
The Guardian - 30 Jul 2014 23:23
Englishman back from injury to take title with 8.20m jump I can still do it and I will do it many more times
Majority of athletes blown away by the Commonwealth Games, says Chris Hoy video
The Guardian - 30 Jul 2014 19:02
Chris Hoy says the vast majority of athletes are very impressed with the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Hoy's statement comes in response to comments, which Usain Bolt denies, in which the sprinter was reported to h...
Whatever Usain Bolt said or didnt say, these Games are a bit of a hit
The Guardian - 30 Jul 2014 18:19
The world sprint star is too media savvy with a brand to protect and sponsors to satisfy to have put his foot in it. But it must be said that Glasgow 2014 has been a glorious success
Kevin Durant liked the way LeBron James announced Cavs return
InsideHoops - 30 Jul 2014 13:52
Here’s ESPN.com reporting Kevin Durant’s reaction to news from earlier in July that LeBron James was taking his talented back to the Cleveland Cavaliers: Kevin Durant made a point not to ask his friend LeBron James a...
Lisicki hits fastest women's serve
BBC - 30 Jul 2014 08:27
Sabine Lisicki hits the fastest serve in the history of women's tennis at 131mph during a first-round loss in Stanford.
Sports of The Times: Michael Sam Focuses On Making the Rams, Not History
The New York Times - 30 Jul 2014 04:54
For Michael Sam, who disclosed in February that he is gay, the goal is to talk less about his historical role and impact on the game and more about his attempt to land a roster spot with the St. Louis Rams.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar -- My Bruce Lee Poster's Being Held Hostage ... By Auction House
TMZ - 30 Jul 2014 04:32
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is pissed ... claiming in a lawsuit that a famous Beverly Hills auction house has 152 pieces of his treasured memorabilia ... including a Bruce Lee poster ... and they refuse to give it back. KAJ is...
On Golf: In the Autumn of Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy Is the Ideal Marquee Player
The New York Times - 30 Jul 2014 03:59
In his first news conference since winning the British Open, Rory McIlroy talked about being a grumpy teenager and his inconsistencies as a professional golfer.
Ivanovic lone seeded player to win at Stanford
ESPN - 30 Jul 2014 03:55
Ana Ivanovic has a new coach and a better outlook.
Top seed Safarova falls in first round at Citi
ESPN - 30 Jul 2014 03:54
Top-seeded Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic lost to France's Kristina Mladenovic in the first round of the Citi Open on Tuesday.