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Anderson Varejao, Warriors Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Reaction
Bleacher Report - 15 Jul 2016 05:12
The Golden State Warriors continued fleshing out their bench Thursday, agreeing to a one-year contract with veteran big man Anderson Varejao. Varejao's PR firm passed along the news, per Diamond Leung of the Bay Area New...
It only took Diana Taurasi 22 games to get suspended for too many Ts again
SB Nation - 15 Jul 2016 18:06
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi picked up her seventh technical foul of the season on Wednesday, which will automatically suspend her for the team's game against the San Antonio Stars on Saturday. In the second quart...
Concussion forces Dale Earnhardt Jr. to miss race
L.A. Times - 15 Jul 2016 06:32Kobe Bryant Slimed After Winning Kids Choice Prize
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 10:24
Retired Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was given the traditional golden sliming at the Kids Choice Sport awards on Thursday after picking up the "Legend" prize.
Seattle Sounders Still a Work in Progress Heading into Cascadia Cup Clash
Bleacher Report - 15 Jul 2016 08:25
Sometimes winning can cure everything for a team in turmoil. But for the Seattle Sounders, their 5-0 home win over FC Dallas on Wednesday night was just a temporary bandage that covered a litany of issues that still ling...
India's Lahiri Frustrated Despite Solid Start at Open
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 05:18
India's Anirban Lahiri began his British Open campaign with a solid two-under-par 69 but was left to rue a host of missed opportunities on the opening day at Royal Troon.
76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league
ESPN - 15 Jul 2016 04:31
76ers defend resting Simmons in summer league
As Rory McIlroy Takes Flak for Olympics Comment, He Affirms His Stance
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 03:47
After he finished his first round at the British Open on Thursday, the superstar stood by his claim that he will not watch Olympic golf.
Kim Has Birthday to Remember at LPGA Event in Ohio
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 01:48
South Korean Kim Hyo-joo enjoyed a memorable birthday by carding four birdies during a sizzling six-hole stretch to grab a share of the first-round lead at the Marathon Classic on Thursday in Sylvania, Ohio.
Judge OKs $75M concussion settlement vs. NCAA
USA Today - 15 Jul 2016 00:28This is the validation Phil Mickelson's a changed golfer
New York Post - 15 Jul 2016 00:17
TROON, Scotland -- There was Phil Mickelson, who, you might remember, used to be ridiculed by the British press for not being able to adapt to links golf. He was treated like Ivan Lendl when Lendl could not break through...
Brazil reviews Rio Olympic security after Nice attack
News Observer - 15 Jul 2016 21:51
Security preparations for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics will be reviewed after a devastating attack in France, Brazilian officials said Friday. …
Froome extends lead on day of mourning at Tour
USA Today - 15 Jul 2016 19:35
Amid reinforced security a day after deadly attack in Nice, Froome extended overall lead.
Title-Chasing Bradley Owns Up to Cheeky Troon Move
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 17:03
Keegan Bradley may have landed in a spot of bother for cheeky off-the-course antics at the British Open this week but on Royal Troon's fairways and greens everything is hunky dory for him.
Mickelson Shrugs Off Wind and Rain to Maintain Lead
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 15:36
Five-times major winner Phil Mickelson shrugged off the worst weather of the week to maintain his lead early in the British Open second round on Friday.
Pirelli confirms 2017 tyres will see 'much less' degradation
Total F1 - 15 Jul 2016 14:10
Pirelli will move away from its high degrading tyres next season in a bid to help boost overall speed and reduce the amount of 'tyre saving' drivers are forced to do at present. When Pirelli joined Formula 1, it's mandat...
Lakers Forward Nance Has 'Probable Fracture' in Right Hand
The New York Times - 15 Jul 2016 11:12
The Los Angeles Lakers say forward Larry Nance Jr. has a "probable fracture" is in right hand.
Tour De France to Continue as Planned After Attack in Nice
ABC News - 15 Jul 2016 10:43
The Tour de France will continue as planned on Friday, a day after the deadly attack in Nice
Newey motivated by 2017 'opportunities'
Total F1 - 15 Jul 2016 10:40
XPB Images Adrian Newey says he is motived by the "opportunities" presented by the new F1 technical regulations which will be introduced in 2017. The regulations have been designed to result in faster and more... More...
Tour stage starts with minute's silence after Nice attacks
Reuters - 15 Jul 2016 10:24
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Lakers' Nance suffers likely fracture to hand
ESPN - 15 Jul 2016 08:39
Lakers' Nance suffers likely fracture to hand
British Open Leaderboard 2016: Friday Score Updates and Tournament Predictions
Bleacher Report - 15 Jul 2016 08:00
Phil Mickelson wanted to get off to a good start, but what he did in the first round of the British Open bordered on the ridiculous Thursday. Mickelson fired an eight-under-par 63 to take a three-stroke lead in the third...