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Several Texas players dismissed, suspended
News Observer - 4 Aug 2014 06:44
Texas head coach Charlie Strong announced Sunday that three potential starters will miss at least one game for team rules violations and several other players had been dismissed.
Brock Mackenzie Wins PGA Tour Canada Event
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2014 05:18
Brock Mackenzie won the ATB Financial Classic on Sunday at Sirocco Golf Club at 27-under 261, the second-best score in relation to par in PGA Tour Canada history.
Redskins Blog: Redskins sign DE Jeremy Towns
Washington Post - 4 Aug 2014 04:48
RICHMOND -- The Redskins have signed defensive lineman Jeremy Towns to fill the roster spot that became vacant when Washington waived injured wide receiver Jerry Rice Jr., according to a person with knowledge of the situ...
Serena Williams Wins Bank Of The West Classic, Her First Tournament Since Scary Exit At Wimbledon
The Huffington Post - 4 Aug 2014 04:15Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Winners, Losers to Begin 2014 US Open Series
Bleacher Report - 4 Aug 2014 03:58
August is one of the biggest months for the ATP and WTA tours, as they begin the U.S. Open Series that includes the Rogers Cup, the Western and Southern Open at Cincinnati and the U.S. Open. This past week, we learned mo...
Manchester United, Liverpool to meet in International Champions Cup final at Sun Life Stadium
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2014 02:19
The World Cup ended three weeks ago in Brazil, but American hunger for world-class soccer continues as a crowd of more than 50,000 is expected at Sun Life Stadium on Monday night to watch English Premier League giants Li...
Transfer Talk: Liverpool lining up Dani Alves bid
Goal.com - 4 Aug 2014 18:03
The Reds want to bring the Brazilian full-back in from Barca this summer as they prepare for the new Premier League season according to reports in Spain
FIFA bans former Greece coach Santos for 8 matches after abusing World Cup match officials
Fox News - 4 Aug 2014 16:43
FIFA has banned former Greece coach Fernando Santos for eight international matches for verbally abusing officials during his team's World Cup elimination match against Costa Rica.
Women's hoops players undeterred by George injury
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2014 09:22
Tamika Catchings has known Paul George since he was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 2010.
Even without Wilson, Giants boast scary two-headed monster
New York Post - 4 Aug 2014 07:17
CANTON, Ohio -- As they cross their fingers on D-Day -- David Day -- and pray that the kid with the infectious smile and indomitable spirit can one day play...
Giants start NFL preseason with a HOF win
ESPN - 4 Aug 2014 06:49
Andre Williams ran up some big numbers at Boston College. The fourth-round draft pick is showing glimpses that he can do it for the New York Giants too.
Sports Briefing | Golf: Ogilvy Wins First PGA Tour Title Since 2010
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2014 06:05
Geoff Ogilvy of Australia won the Barracuda Championship in Reno, Nev., on Sunday.
Al that Jaz': Qatar was degrading women long before NFLers
New York Post - 4 Aug 2014 05:15
An interesting thing, I reckon, occurred over the weekend. I received a message from Al Jazeera America, asking that I appear the next morning to discuss the Ray Rice issue....
Kuznetsova edges Nara in DC to end title drought
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2014 01:57
Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia ended her four-year WTA title drought Sunday, beating Kurumi Nara of Japan 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the Citi Open.
Scott Dixon wins 5th Mid-Ohio IndyCar in 8 years
Miami Herald - 4 Aug 2014 00:00
Scott Dixon and his Target Chip Ganassi team had planned on four pit stops.
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones Brawl Bad for the Sport but Good for UFC Business
Bleacher Report - 4 Aug 2014 23:59
Poor Dave Sholler. What started as a prime gig for the UFC's director of publicity, running the UFC 178 media day at the MGM Grand while President Dana White enjoyed a rare vacation, ended in chaos with the set in ruins...
Tiger's status for PGA, Ryder Cup remain unknown
USA Today - 4 Aug 2014 23:59
Back injuries can be tricky and Tiger Woods' standing this week is still up in the air
Bears WR Wilson suffers broken clavicle
Chicago Tribune - 4 Aug 2014 21:26Rory McIlroy, Adam Scott Lead World Golf Rankings After Bridgestone Invitational
Bleacher Report - 4 Aug 2014 07:15
A big win goes a long way. After taking home the Bridgestone Invitational, Rory McIlroy now tops the Official World Golf Rankings, overtaking Adam Scott, who finished in a tie for eighth, eight strokes back of McIlroy. W...
Winners and Losers from Inter Milan's International Champions Cup Campaign
Bleacher Report - 4 Aug 2014 07:06
Inter Milan could not quite reach the final of the International Champions Cup, but they can be pleased at their overall display in the competition. Draws over 90 minutes against Real Madrid and Manchester United resulte...
Kuznetsova beats Nara in 3 sets to win Citi
ESPN - 4 Aug 2014 03:24
Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia ended her four-year WTA title drought Sunday by beating Kurumi Nara of Japan 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the Citi Open.
Essay: A Childhood Glow Reflected in the Box Score
The New York Times - 4 Aug 2014 02:35
Ten years ago, Billy Altman, a baseball writer, parlayed his time in the press box into a position as an official scorer for the Mets and the Yankees.