Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon watched the final 5½ innings of his team's 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates from the clubhouse Thursday after getting tossed following an exchange with those in the opposing dugout over their insistence on pitching ...
At the start of play on May 24, the Washington Nationals were a season-worst 12 games under .500 and 10 games out in the NL East. Given the disappointments of 2018, manager Davey Martinez figured to be on the hottest of seats. Since then, however, the ...
After winning two championship rings and two NBA Finals MVP awards in Golden State, Kevin Durant passed on the chance to sign a supermax deal with the Warriors and took less money to play alongside Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn. It has been speculated that ...
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees have been proving throughout the first half that they are survivors. How else can you explain anyone building the best record in the American League while dealing with 21 players serving 24 injured list stints?
Eli Manning is now 38 years old, and he's heading into what will be his 16th NFL season. It's been quite a while since he was at the top of his game, and it's clear that he is far closer to the end of his career than he is to his peak. As such, Manning has been ...
ONEIDA, Wis. -- One year after Yu Liu shot her lowest round on the LPGA Tour at Thornberry Creek of Oneida, she tied the course record with a 10-under 62 for a one-shot lead in the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic. "I really like the golf course, apparently," ...
WASHINGTON -- Gerardo Parra zoomed down a concrete hall on an electric scooter Wednesday night. He wore orange-tinted glasses, a backpack and giddiness. The Nationals' spirit animal was heading to his temporary home near the ballpark, which has ...
LONDON -- Nick Kyrgios refused to apologize for attempting to hit Rafael Nadal with a ball during their hotly contested Wimbledon second-round clash Thursday. During the third set of a match littered with drama at the All England Club, Kyrgios aimed a ...
Barcelona will kick off their 2019-20 La Liga campaign against Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames Stadium on August 18. La Liga announced the schedule on Thursday (h/t AS). The defending champions will then face Real Betis in their second match, while ...
BLAINE, Minn. — After a disappointing U.S. Open at Pebble Beach – where he had just won his 44th PGA Tour title in February – followed by a dreadful second round that resulted in a missed cut at the Travelers Championship, Phil Mickelson arrived at TPC ...
Tampa's George Edmondson - who died Tuesday at age 97 - explained the cheer's origins in a 2007 interview with the Times. George Edmondson was famous for starting the Two-Bits tradition with the Florida Gators. (TIMES 2007). By Matt Baker. Published 5 ...
When Tom Lehman played in the last round of the 3M Championship last summer, he stood in the 18th fairway, worrying that what might be his last swing as a professional in his home state could result in a splash. He shouldn't have worried. His 4-iron easily ...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Brad Keselowski said he was sending a message by intentionally running into William Byron during practice Thursday for the upcoming Sprint Cup race at Daytona International Speedway. Keselowski was upset about Byron's ...
In a tradition -- and we cannot stress this enough -- unlike any other, New Jersey Devils defenseman P.K. Subban and his skiing legend girlfriend Lindsey Vonn sported the same bathing suit for an Independence Day dip in the water. Naturally, the suit of ...
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — There are few venues on NASCAR's schedule quite like Daytona International Speedway in July. Sweltering summer heat and humidity with rain and lightning always lurking. Kiddie pools and American flags everywhere. A usually ...
Stars like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe won't disappear from television screens after the Women's World Cup, with news of a broadcast agreement between the National Women's Soccer League and ESPN that covers the remainder of the professional ...
The Kings waived backup point guard Frank Mason III on Thursday after making a series of moves in free agency to improve their depth. Mason is beloved by teammates and well respected within the organization. The Kings still expect him to be a part of their ...
Hours before 4th of July fireworks, another 2020 five-star announced his decision to call Durham home, sparking memories of a few former Duke basketball greats he resembles. Grant Hill's game in Shane Battier's body. Or, for those who prefer more recent ...
While most are eagerly awaiting the next stop of some unrestricted free agents, several almost-forgotten NBA stars have surprisingly come out of nowhere. Names such as Amar'e Stoudemire, Monta Ellis and Richard Jefferson certainly ring a bell, although ...
Jared Lorenzen was tragically taken from the world far too soon at the young age of 38 years old when he passed away on Wednesday and the former New York Giants Super Bowl champion's loss will be mourned for days to come. Lorenzen, 38, died on ...
All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Friday's national newspapers... DAILY MIRROR. Arsenal are on the brink of completing a £26m deal for Saint Etienne defender William Saliba before sending him back to the Ligue 1 club on loan ...
(Reuters) - Serie A runners-up Napoli have signed Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina on a permanent transfer after a season's loan from Arsenal, both clubs said on Thursday. The 30-year-old is Colombia's most capped goalkeeper with 98 international ...
Visual artist Scott Marsh has struck again, this time taking aim at Israel Folau's crowdfunding saga. Updated Updated 43 mins ago. By Velvet Winter. Share. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter. A brand new visual art installation has popped up in Sydney's ...
Thursday's skipped start for Marcus Stroman has the Toronto Blue Jays walking a very fine line due to the timing of their best starting pitcher — and best trade chip — needing to be pushed back because of a lingering pectoral cramp just 28 days ahead of the ...
Jake Layman joins the Timberwolves from the Portland Trailblazers, but why is he a great fit in Minnesota and what does he bring to this roster on the rise? Jake Layman is the first player to sign a long-term contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves under ...
Wimbledon, England (AP) -- The Latest at Wimbledon (all times local):. 9:30 p.m.. Andy Murray won his opening match at this year's Wimbledon tournament, in men's doubles. The two-time singles champion at the All England Club teamed with Pierre-Hugues ...
Kilkenny 1-19 Galway 1-15. Galway will have to wait at least another year to see the fruits of their 2017 and 2018 minor All-Ireland wins bear fruit at U20 level after Kilkenny overpowered and outplayed them at Bord na Móna O'Connor Park in Tullamore.
Pakistan and Bangladesh face off in an ICC World Cup 2019 group stage encounter at Lord's on Friday (July 4) that is sure to be an intense affair between two. Sarfaraz Ahmed's side have a near-impossible task of trying to topple New Zealand by net run-rate, ...
It's Super Rugby final time - Crusaders v Jaguares in Christchurch. Is there any stopping the men in red and black? Probably not. Is there any stopping our tipping competition leader Josh? No. There's still plenty to play for however. Abby Wilson - 1 NEWS ...
FRIDAY: Uganda vs Senegal 10pm. Onyango is ready, who else is in Cranes camp after strike. Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Star forward Sadio Mane goes head-to-head with star goalkeeper Denis Onyango when Senegal meet troubled Uganda on Friday in ...
Cronulla have received a massive boost leading into Sunday's stoush with Brisbane by re-signing rising star Briton Nikora. The rookie back-rower, who made his Test debut for New Zealand last month against Tonga, was contracted until the end of 2020 but ...
Inter Milan are going 'all out' to sign Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United this summer, but the move remains 'complicated' according to his agent. The Serie A side have been in hot pursuit of the Belgian striker since the end of the season, but are ...
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