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Timbers put league unbeaten streak on the line against rising Impact
Reuters - 21 Jul 2018 06:33
The Portland Timbers will try to respond from their first loss in any competition since early April when they host the Montreal Impact on Saturday night at Providence Park.
Fire trade rookie Bakero to Toronto for Hasler
Reuters - 21 Jul 2018 06:27
The Chicago Fire and Toronto FC agreed to a trade Friday that will send rookie forward Jon Bakero and $50,000 in General Allocation Money to Toronto in exchange for defender and midfilder Nicolas Hasler.
Hard Rock wants to bring back glory days of Atlantic City boxing
New York Post - 21 Jul 2018 05:54
Bernie Dillon remembers what he calls the "heyday" of Atlantic City boxing; the days when Main Events, a New Jersey-based boxing promotional company, was doing multiple shows a week and Mike Tyson, George Foreman and Eva...
O's Jones and Davis stuck in elevator
ESPN - 21 Jul 2018 14:16
A long night on the field for Orioles' players Adam Jones and Chris Davis got even longer when their elevator became stuck between floors at their Toronto hotel Friday night.
Trump: Suspend NFL protesters
Sky Sports - 21 Jul 2018 08:43
US President Donald Trump has said that NFL players who kneel for the national anthem should be suspended without pay.
Bjelica reaches three-year deal with Kings
ESPN - 21 Jul 2018 07:44
Nemanja Bjelica, who recently renegaded on a deal with the 76ers, instead has reached a three-year deal with the Kings.
Boone: Pitcher woes, standings won't affect Yanks
ESPN - 21 Jul 2018 07:37
The Yankees optioned rookie hurler Domingo German to Triple-A after his latest struggle, but skipper Aaron Boone said Friday that the team is keeping their focus.
It looks like Jeurys Familia's time with Mets is done
New York Post - 21 Jul 2018 06:56
Jeurys Familia was nowhere to be found in the ninth inning Friday for good reason: He was on the verge of leaving the Mets through a trade. The Mets closer said his goodbyes to teammates following a 7-5 victory over the ...
Thunder and Magic trade Rodney Purvis, Dakari Johnson
InsideHoops - 21 Jul 2018 06:51
The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired guard Rodney Purvis from the Orlando Magic in exchange for center Dakari Johnson and cash considerations, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam ...
Manny Machado Says He's 'Relieved' After Being Traded to Dodgers from Orioles
Bleacher Report - 21 Jul 2018 06:47
New Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Manny Machado is happy to finally be off the trade block. Prior to his first game with the Dodgers since getting traded to L.A...
Suns complete trades with Sixers, Nets
InsideHoops - 21 Jul 2018 06:46
The Phoenix Suns today completed two trades, one with the Philadelphia 76ers and one with the Brooklyn Nets. From Philadelphia, the Suns acquired forward/center Richaun Holmes in exchange for cash considerations. From Br...
Adam Jones, Chris Davis of Orioles get stuck in elevator following game in Toronto
USA Today - 21 Jul 2018 06:41
A group of people that included Adam Jones and Chris Davis of the Orioles got stuck in an elevator for about 30 minutes before they were rescued by a group that appeared to include members of the Toronto Fire Services. �...
Report: 'No meaningful progress' on Rodgers extension
Reuters - 21 Jul 2018 06:41
The Green Bay Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers have had "no meaningful progress" in contract extension talks recently, according to a ProFootballTalk report on Friday.
Canucks re-sign D Stecher for two years, $4.65 million
Reuters - 21 Jul 2018 06:39
The Vancouver Canucks re-signed restricted free agent Troy Stecher to a two-year deal worth $4.65 million, the team announced Friday.
Colorado shoots for first road win at RSL since 2007
Reuters - 21 Jul 2018 06:35
Ending Real Salt Lake's home field domination could be a difficult task for the Colorado Rapids when the two rivals clash in Utah on Saturday night.
Noah Syndergaard's Yankees audition came with big red flag
New York Post - 21 Jul 2018 06:23
There was Noah Syndergaard, following his 75th pitch with one out in the fifth, assuring Mickey Callaway and assistant trainer Joseph Golia during a mound visit there was nothing wrong with his right index finger. But th...
Spitfire dominate Valiant, clinch spot in OWL Grand Finals
Reuters - 21 Jul 2018 06:23
The London Spitfire dominated the Los Angeles Valiant in the semifinals to secure the first spot in the Overwatch League Grand Finals.
Courtney Force leads Mile-High NHRA qualifying
Miami Herald - 21 Jul 2018 06:21
Courtney Force topped Funny Car qualifying Friday in the Dodge Mile-High NHRA Nationals, the first of three Western Swing events. Force had a 3.966-second run at 322.73 mph in a …
'Escort queen' behind Louisville basketball scandal indicted on forgery charges
New York Post - 21 Jul 2018 06:09
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A woman who declared herself the “escort queen” of a sex scandal involving the University of Louisville’s basketball team has been indicted on theft charges. The Courier Journal reports Katina Po...
Price, Red Sox win again by blanking Tigers 1-0
ABC News - 21 Jul 2018 06:09
David Price pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox kept right on rolling in their first game after the All-Star break, beating the Detroit Tigers 1-0
Monitor the pitch count of this Cy Young winner before betting
New York Post - 21 Jul 2018 05:56
Back on June 19, Justin Verlander of the Astros threw 122 pitches in a home loss to the Rays. Though he's a veteran pitcher used to shouldering a heavy load, that's a very high pitch count for 2018 baseball. He hasn't be...
Angels' Ohtani starts work to get back on mound
ESPN - 21 Jul 2018 05:47
Though back in the lineup as a hitter, the Angels hope Shohei Ohtani can continue to rehab his injured UCL and get back on the mound before the end of the season.