Sports News
Nigel Melville: "USA Rugby is on the up. We're ready to host the All Blacks."
The Rugby Blog - 16 Sep 2014 10:00
Alastair Pickering caught up with CEO of USA Rugby Nigel Melville, to reflect on a varied career and look to the future of rugby in America
Vic Black's season may be finished after shoulder strain
New York Post - 16 Sep 2014 06:50
Reliever Vic Black will be shut down for five or six days after an MRI exam on Monday revealed a small rotator-cuff strain in his right shoulder. "It's conceivable he...
NFL, union close to finalizing new drug policy
ESPN - 16 Sep 2014 06:04
The NFL and the players' union are close to finalizing the drug policy changes they tentatively agreed upon last week.
Roundup: Seven-Game Suspension for Phillies' Jonathan Papelbon
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 06:12
Papelbon, Philadelphia's closer, was suspended for seven games and fined by Major League Baseball for making a lewd gesture and then bumping an umpire on Sunday.
Longtime Yankees Executive Is Retiring
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 05:52
Originally hired by the team in 1989, Mark Newman, now the Yankees' senior vice president for baseball operations, plans to spend more time with his family.
Januzaj nets hat-trick for Manchester United Under-21s as Shaw makes return
Goal.com - 16 Sep 2014 01:53
The Belgium international was the star of the show in an emphatic 4-0 win at Old Trafford against Sunderland with Andreas Pereira also on target for the Red Devils
Tiger Woods Striving to Return at His Tournament in December
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 01:48
Woods used the unveiling of his tournament's new title sponsor to provide updates on his physical condition and his coaching search.
ATP Announces Celebrity Charity Fundraiser
ATP World Tour - 16 Sep 2014 13:10
The 2014 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals will kick off with a spectacular launch event on Friday 7 November at The O2 in support of male cancer awareness charity One For The Boys, the ATP announced today.
NFL's Vikings Reinstate Peterson After Child Abuse Charge
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 11:36
Adrian Peterson, a marquee National Football League running back facing charges of child abuse for injuries he caused when disciplining his son, was reinstated by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
Papelbon suspended for gesture, bumping umpire
Reuters - 16 Sep 2014 06:54
(Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies' closer Jonathan Papelbon has been suspended seven games and fined an undisclosed amount for making an obscene gesture and bumping an umpire, Major League Baseball said on Monday.
Jeter remembers his 1992 self -- homesick, crying in Tampa
New York Post - 16 Sep 2014 06:42
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- The Tampa Bay area is Derek Jeter's home and a place he doesn't plan on leaving anytime soon. However, in 1992 Jeter was playing in the...
For Nets' Deron Williams, Ankle Operations Provide Reason for Optimism
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 04:43
Operations offer a dose of optimism for Nets point guard Deron Williams and his team after the disappointment of last season.
New Rochelle Struggles Amid Rice's Unraveling
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 04:42
Now that Ray Rice, a hometown football hero, has been dismissed from the Baltimore Ravens and suspended indefinitely from the National Football League, the New Rochelle High School community is struggling to determine ho...
Ronaldo to United a possibility, says Neville
Soccer News - 16 Sep 2014 04:17
Gary Neville believes Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Old Trafford, following Manchester United’s business in the transfer market. Ronaldo is […]
Oden's trial for domestic violence delayed
ESPN - 16 Sep 2014 03:00
An Indiana judge has granted a delay in the case against former NBA No. 1 overall pick Greg Oden, who is facing a felony domestic violence charge for allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend last month.
Mercedes signs reserve, Prodromou starts at McLaren
Total F1 - 16 Sep 2014 09:50
Two formula one teams had news to announce on Monday. On Sunday, 19-year-old Pascal Wehrlein became the youngest race winner in DTM history, and a day later he was unveiled as the new reserve driver for F1's dominant tea...
Bruce: Hernandez worth the wait
Soccer News - 16 Sep 2014 02:16
Hull City manager Steve Bruce praised Abel Hernandez for producing a debut to remember against West Ham on Monday. Work-permit […]
Port advances in U.S. Senior Women's Am
ESPN - 16 Sep 2014 01:17
Two-time defending champion Ellen Port advanced to the second round of the U.S. Senior Women's Amateur on Monday at Hollywood Golf Club, beating Kimberly Briele 6 and 4.
Yankees to start Tanaka (elbow) on Sunday
ESPN - 16 Sep 2014 23:59
New York Yankees rookie Masahiro Tanaka will start Sunday at home against Toronto in his first appearance since being diagnosed with a small ligament tear in in his right elbow.
Gerrard Lights Up Anfield With Last-Gasp Liverpool Winner
The New York Times - 16 Sep 2014 23:57
After five years, Champions League drama returned to Anfield as Liverpool beat Ludogorets of Bulgaria, 2-1, with Steven Gerrard scoring on a penalty kick.
Kings to retire Peja Stojakovic's No. 16 jersey
Miami Herald - 16 Sep 2014 23:56
The Kings will retire Peja Stojakovic's No. 16 jersey when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 16 at Sleep Train Arena.
DeKeyser re-signs with Wings on 2 year-deal
ESPN - 16 Sep 2014 23:53
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed restricted free-agent blue-liner Danny DeKeyser to a two-year contact, the team announced Tuesday.