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MMA fighter accused of beating porn star on the run
USA Today - 12 Aug 2014 04:03
War Machine tweeted Monday that he is innocent.
If the Yankees want the Cuban phenom, it's nearly time to show it
New York Post - 12 Aug 2014 07:08
BALTIMORE -- If the Yankees want in on the bidding war for Rusney Castillo, they will have to submit a bid by the end of the week. The Cuban defector,...
Flashback: August is the cruellest month
Total F1 - 12 Aug 2014 09:40
Scene of Didier Pironi's devastating crash Memories of Didier Pironi by David Sedgwick As the scarlet racing car hurtled through the air on a dark, soulless morning, its driver, startled to glimpse the tops of pine trees...
Pharrell curates soundtrack for 'NBA 2K15'
ESPN - 12 Aug 2014 17:31
ATLANTA -- Pharrell is teaming up with the world's best-selling basketball video game franchise as a music curator for 2K Sports.
Cowboys CB Scandrick suspended 4 games
ESPN - 12 Aug 2014 08:30
The NFL has suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick for the first four games of the season, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Monday.
Stanley Cup making appearance in Grand Forks
Miami Herald - 12 Aug 2014 08:29
An iconic sports trophy is making a public appearance at the University of North Dakota.
Team by team guide to the Premier League season
Miami Herald - 12 Aug 2014 07:44
A team-by-team guide to the new Premier League season, which begins on Saturday, Aug. 16. Last season's position in parentheses:
Australia adds Saudi match to pre-Asian Cup plans
Miami Herald - 12 Aug 2014 07:39
Australia will play Saudi Arabia in a friendly in London next month as part of its preparations for hosting the 2015 Asian Cup.
Andrew Wiggins tells college coach he welcomes a trade to Minnesota
Washington Post - 12 Aug 2014 07:07
At this point, it's literally just a matter of time before Cleveland's blockbuster trade for Kevin Love is completed. And as far as Andrew Wiggins is concerned, he can't wait. Wiggins, the No. 1 overall pick in this year...
Verlander (sore shoulder) exits after 1 inning
ESPN - 12 Aug 2014 06:26
Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander left Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after pitching one inning, with the team citing right shoulder soreness.
Robin Williams Death -- Andre Agassi Mourns Loss Of True Friend
TMZ - 12 Aug 2014 05:32
Andre Agassi shared some hysterical moments with Robin Williams over the the years -- and tonight he and Steffi Graf are thanking him for his generosity.Agassi and Graf tell TMZ Sports ... "Stefanie and I are saddened ...
Debate Over Redskins Name More Intense Than Ever
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2014 05:30
Mark Moseley has been associated with the Washington Redskins for some four decades as a league MVP kicker, member of a Super Bowl-winning team and general ambassador in his work with the franchise's alumni association. ...
N.F.L. Roundup: Quarterback Quinn Agrees to Terms With Dolphins
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2014 05:20
The veteran Brady Quinn is expected to compete with Matt Moore for the backup job behind the Miami starter Ryan Tannehill.
Rumor: Gina Carano Set to Join Bellator MMA, Could Face Marloes Coenen
Bleacher Report - 12 Aug 2014 04:48
The months of contract negotiations between the UFC and women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano have taken a surprising turn, with rumors swirling that Carano has joined Bellator MMA. Per Mookie Alexander of Bloody Elbow, the ...
Paul George will change number to 13, embrace awful 'PG-13' nickname
SB Nation - 12 Aug 2014 04:38
Because 24-year-olds don't need parental guidance at the movies. When Paul George returns to the basketball court -- hopefully sooner rather than later, and in full health -- he will no longer wear number 24. He'll be in...
Ivanovic advances in Ohio
Fox News - 12 Aug 2014 04:24
Mason, OH (SportsNetwork.com) - Ninth-seeded Serbian Ana Ivanovic advanced to the second round of the $2.5 million Western & Southern Open on Monday.Ivanovic, the highest-seeded player in action, beat Romania's Sorana Ci...
Giancarlo Stanton Hit A Home Run So Far That Fans Got Free Beer
Sports Grid - 12 Aug 2014 03:41
"Let's promise people free beer if someone hits a homer onto the Budweiser Balcony. No human being is capable of that kind of distance anyway." Apparently, Giancarlo Stanton is.
Suit claims Isles owner reneged on deal to sell
ESPN - 12 Aug 2014 03:27
In talks to purchase the New York Islanders just a few months ago, hedge fund manager Andrew Barroway is now suing team owner Charles Wang for $10 million amid allegations that Wang backed out of a deal to sell the team ...
On Golf: Tom Watson Says Tiger Woods Remains an Option for U.S. Team
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2014 03:23
Despite finishing 71st in the 2014 Ryder Cup standings and missing the cut at the P.G.A., Tiger Woods is still being considered for the American Ryder Cup team.
Old Cubs Fan Makes Great Catch On Home Run, Throws Dummy Ball Back
Dead Spin - 12 Aug 2014 03:16
This old guy made a great play to grab Mark Reynolds's second-inning blast in Chicago. He scaled the fence and leaned almost as far over as possible to snag the ball, much to the delight of the folks around him. And, jus...
Remembering Kevin Ward Jr.: Driver we never knew
USA Today - 12 Aug 2014 03:09
Tony Stewart's future will unfold. Now is time to talk about Kevin Ward Jr.
How Becky Hammon Became N.B.A.'s First Full-Time Female Assistant Coach
The New York Times - 12 Aug 2014 02:08
Hammon's being named the first full-time female assistant coach in the N.B.A. by the San Antonio Spurs may have started on a shared flight from the London Olympics.