Month: August 2016

Marcus Mariota Sports Performance Center Unveiled At University Of Oregon

The University of Oregon unveiled on Thursday the Marcus Mariota Sports Performance Center, a huge, state-of-the-art facility funded by Nike co-founder Phil…

8 years ago

Tony Romo Fine Despite Leaving Cowboys’ 27-17 Preseason Loss To Seahawks Early With Back Injury

After playing only three snaps of Thursday's 27-17 preseason loss to the Seahawks in Seattle, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was forced…

8 years ago

Dana White: Ronda Rousey Won’t Fight At UFC 205, But Her Return Will Be Huge

Ronda Rousey may return to the Octagon before the end of this year, although it won't be at UFC 205 in…

8 years ago

Giants’ Matt Moore Falls One Out Shy Of No-Hitter In 4-0 Win Over Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants entered Thursday night's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers three games behind in the National League…

8 years ago

Cole Hamels Dominates, Carlos Gomez Homers In Rangers’ 9-0 Rout Of Indians

Cole Hamels was spectacular on the mound at Globe Life Park on Thursday, and Carlos Gomez contributed a big hit in his debut…

8 years ago

Chargers State Joey Bosa Rejected ‘Best Offer,’ Has ‘Jeopardized’ Contribution In 2016

Things are looking down for Joey Bosa and the San Diego Chargers. Chargers State Joey Bosa Rejected 'Best Offer,' Has 'Jeopardized' Contribution…

8 years ago

OPINION: Jim Boeheim Is Right About Melo And The Media

Sometimes Jim Boeheim's response to reporters is more curt than it needs to be, but this time the situation is flipped.…

8 years ago

Katie Ledecky Throws Out First Pitch At Nationals Park, As Washington Falls 10-8 To Orioles

Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky threw out the ceremonial first pitch Wednesday night at Nationals Park in Washington's game against the Baltimore Orioles.…

8 years ago

Detroit Lions Release Veteran RB Stevan Ridley

The Detroit Lions released veteran running back Stevan Ridley early Thursday, thus reducing the competition for the final roster spot at running…

8 years ago

Braves Send Jeff Francoeur To Marlins In Three-Team Trade With Rangers

The Atlanta Braves traded veteran Jeff Francoeur to the Miami Marlins in a three-team deal Wednesday night that saw Texas Rangers minor…

8 years ago

The James Harden Shoe Everyone Is Talking About For All The Wrong Reasons

Houston Rockets guard James Harden has a shoe dropping in December that looks like something your grandfather might wear. The picture…

8 years ago

Coyotes Hire Dawn Braid, NHL’s First-Ever Full-Time Female Coach

The Arizona Coyotes made history Wednesday by hiring Dawn Braid, thus becoming the first NHL team to hire a woman as a…

8 years ago

Rangers’ Yu Darvish Hits First Career Homer In 6-5 Road Win Over Reds

In one of the most incredible moments this season, Yu Darvish did something Wednesday night that no other Japanese-born pitcher had ever…

8 years ago

Seattle Sounders vs. Houston 1-1 Draw In Stoppage-Time After Controversial No-Goal

The Seattle Sounders nearly lost to the worst team in the MLS Western Conference Wednesday Night in Houston. Seattle ended…

8 years ago

U.S. Soccer Suspends Hope Solo For Six Months, Terminates Contract After Olympics Remarks

U.S. Soccer has announced that Hope Solo has been suspended from the U.S. Women's National Team for six months following the goalkeeper's…

8 years ago

New England Patriots Cut Nate Washington From Roster

Nate Washington didn't make the first cut of 75 players before the August 30 deadline with New England. The Patriots…

8 years ago

Demaryius Thomas Takes Shot At Josh Norman With Tweet

Denver Broncos wide receiver DeMaryius Thomas is one of several people Washington Redskins defensive back Josh Norman criticized in a recent ESPN The Magazine…

8 years ago

Rangers Place Josh Hamilton On Waivers, But Leave Door Open For Return In 2017

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Josh Hamilton on unconditional release waivers Tuesday, while leaving open the possibility of the former MVP returning…

8 years ago

Trevor Siemian To Start At QB For Broncos Against Rams In Third Preseason Game

Trevor Siemian will start at quarterback for the Denver Broncos' third preseason game Saturday night against the Los Angeles Rams, which…

8 years ago

Porto Eliminates Nine-Man Roma To Win Champions League Playoff 3-0

Portuguese club Porto defeated Roma 3-0 in the second leg of their Champions League playoff in Rome on Tuesday to…

8 years ago