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CART personality Shelley Unser dies
Racer - 16 Aug 2018 22:34
Shelley Unser, a fixture in the CART IndyCar series with her former husband Al Unser Jr., has died. Outside of her marriage to Unser Jr. (...)
Kahne to call time on Cup at year's end
Racer - 16 Aug 2018 15:42
Kasey Kahne is the second driver in as many days that has now announced his impending NASCAR retirement. Via his Twitter page, Kahne (...)
Ronald Acuna Jr. Hit With First Pitch, Putting Home Run Streak on Hold
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2018 05:20
The Atlanta Braves phenom was hit with the first pitch he saw from Miami's Jose Urena in what may have been an attempt to slow down the streaking slugger.
Confessions of a failed Ronaldo fan
ESPN - 16 Aug 2018 19:19
Despite his accolades on the pitch, Cristiano Ronaldo has as many haters as fans. Do we have him all wrong?
Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett SHOW OUT in Duke Debut
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2018 17:01
Freshmen Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett put on a show in their Duke debut, combining for 63 points in a 86-67 win over Ryerson out in Canada. Zion (29 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks) did a little bit ...
McLaren signs Sainz in multi-year deal
Total F1 - 16 Aug 2018 16:20
McLaren Racing today confirmed that Carlos Sainz will race for the team in Formula 1 from the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship. The 23-year old Spaniard from Madrid has signed a multi-year deal to replace Fernando...
Spanish driver Carlos Sainz Jr. to replace Alonso at McLaren
Miami Herald - 16 Aug 2018 16:16
Carlos Sainz Jr. will leave Renault to drive for McLaren in Formula One next year as a replacement for Fernando Alonso. McLaren said it signed the 23-year-old Spaniard to a …
Brandon Marshall's growing connection with Russell Wilson a good sign
ESPN - 16 Aug 2018 15:56
The Seahawks signed the six-time Pro Bowl receiver, and the veteran could be catching on in Seattle.
Mount Puckmore: Four players who define each Central team
ESPN - 16 Aug 2018 15:28
Who are the most iconic faces for Central Division teams? Here are our picks.
Kobe Bryant's $6 Million BodyArmor Investment Now Worth $200 Million
SLAMonline - 16 Aug 2018 13:25
BodyArmor is projected to top $400 million in sales in 2018. The post Kobe Bryant’s $6 Million BodyArmor Investment Now Worth $200 Million appeared first on SLAMonline.
Raikkonen attends book launch in Finland
Total F1 - 16 Aug 2018 13:20
Kimi Raikkonen has released a book about his career today in Finland. The Ferrari driver has been tipped to sign a new contract with the team after recent speculation linked him with a vacant Sauber seat left by his poss...
Bottas' new best friend
Total F1 - 16 Aug 2018 12:30
Twitter.com / @ValtteriBottas Valtteri Bottas has been showing off his new best friend on social media this week, with this delightful picture of him bonding with Fanni. His Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton is well know...
More Strikeouts Than Hits? Welcome to Baseball's Latest Crisis
The New York Times - 16 Aug 2018 11:00
This could be the first season in major league history to feature more strikeouts than hits, a slowdown that worries many league officials.
Source: Saints' Okafor hurts knee, sprains ankle
ESPN - 16 Aug 2018 07:23
Saints defensive end Alex Okafor suffered a bone bruise in his knee and a sprained ankle during Wednesday's practice, a source told ESPN.
Cards' Carpenter HBP on hand; X-rays negative
ESPN - 16 Aug 2018 06:49
St. Louis slugger Matt Carpenter was hit on the right hand by a pitch from Washington pitcher Matt Grace in the seventh inning of the Cardinals' 4-2 win over the Nationals. X-rays were negative.
Miami Dolphins MLB Raekwon McMillan didn't play well in first game. Why not and what now?
Miami Herald - 16 Aug 2018 06:07
The evaluation of Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Raekwon McMillan through his rookie training camp in 2017 and most of his second-year training camp this year was not just good, but …
Elon Musk's Boring Company to Build Tunnel to Dodger Stadium to Ease Traffic
Bleacher Report - 16 Aug 2018 05:50
The trip to Dodger Stadium will apparently get a lot easier after Elon Musk installs his newest creation in Los Angeles...
Musk tunnel to help Dodgers solve traffic issue
ESPN - 16 Aug 2018 05:33
Elon Musk's The Boring Company, in cooperation with the city of Los Angeles, announced Wednesday it would build a privately funded tunnel from East Hollywood to Dodger Stadium that would significantly reduce time spent i...
Yankees will lose to the Rays again -- take it to the bank
New York Post - 16 Aug 2018 05:26
Gov. Cuomo, who will surely make a run at the presidency in the near future, said America "was never that great." Cuomo, who may have contracted "foot in mouth" disease, went on to say, "We're not going to make America g...
Djokovic wins in Cincinnati, Halep's match suspended
USA Today - 16 Aug 2018 05:24
Novak Djokovic completed his comeback from elbow surgery by winning Wimbledon for the fourth time. He's inching closer to one of the few titles to elude him. Djokovic overcame an upset stomach to get a three-set victory ...
Maryland trustees will reportedly meet to discuss 'removal, resignation' related to Jordan McNair's death
Sporting News - 16 Aug 2018 05:21
Maryland's Board of Trustees will hold a special closed meeting Friday to discuss "removal, resignation" and other matters, report says.
Brandon Nimmo just misses cycle as Mets destroy pitiful O's
New York Post - 16 Aug 2018 05:12
BALTIMORE -- Brandon Nimmo missed hitting for the cycle Wednesday night, but that was about the only Mets shortcoming. It was the kind of game that offered a reminder: As badly as the Mets' season has unfolded, at least ...