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Former Yankees GM Gene Michael Dead Of Heart Attack At 79

Former Yankees executive Gene Michael, who helped lead the baseball powerhouse to four World Series titles, died Thursday at his home in Oldsmar, Florida. He was 79. The Yankees stated on their website that Michael’s cause of…

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Sports Radio Host Craig Carton Arrested For Ticket-Reselling Scam, Boomer Esiason Responds

Craig Carton, one of the two hosts of New York morning sports-radio program “Boomer & Carton” on WFAN, was arrested by the FBI on Wednesday morning on charges that he helped plot a multi-million-dollar ticket-reselling Ponzi scheme.…

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US Open 2017: Juan Martin Del Potro Ousts Roger Federer, Four American Women Reach Semifinals

Juan Martin del Potro ended Roger Federer’s hopes of securing a record-stretching 20th Grand Slam title and a sixth U.S. Open trophy by defeating the third-seeded Swiss 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-4 in a thrilling quarterfinal at Arthur…

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Dolphins-Buccaneers Game In Miami Rescheduled For Week 11 Due To Hurricane Irma

The NFL announced Tuesday that the Miami Dolphins’ Week 1 home game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday has been postponed due to the imminent approach of Hurricane Irma. Dolphins-Buccaneers Week 1 Game postponed…

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Ezekiel Elliott Practicing For Opener Vs. Giants After Suspension Is Upheld

Ezkiel Elliott attended the Dallas Cowboys’ practice on Wednesday in preparation for the team’s regular season opener against the New York Giants in Arlington on Sunday night. Ezekiel Elliott Suspension News The second-year-running back’s six-game suspension…

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Red Sox Used Apple Watches To Steal Pitching Signals From Yankees

Major League Baseball investigators have confirmed the New York Yankees‘ allegations that the Boston Red Sox illicitly used Apple Watches to steal pitching signals during a three-game series at Fenway Park in August. Red Sox…

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Watch: Bobby Wood’s Late Goal Saves USA, Gives MNT 1-1 Tie Vs. Honduras In World Cup Qualifier

Bobby Wood scored a late goal in the U.S. Men’s National Team’s game against Honduras at Estadio Olimpico in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday night to close out a 1-1 tie and avoid a decrease in…

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Brazilian Officials Investigating Potential Vote-Buying In 2016 Rio Olympics Bid

Police in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday searched the home of the head of Brazil’s Olympic Committee as part of an investigation into allegations that politicians, wealthy businessmen and Olympic officials bribed members of the…

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NBA Preseason Tickets: Knicks Vs. Nets (Oct. 8), Barclays Center [Ticket Info]

Attention, all NBA fans! The NBA regular season is coming up, but before that, the Brooklyn Nets will host the New York Knicks for a preseason game on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Barclays Center. NBA…

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Kyrie Irving: Leaving Cavaliers ‘Wasn’t About Basketball,’ But About ‘Maximizing Potential’

Shortly before the Cleveland Cavaliers sent Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics for Isaiah Thomas earlier this month, rumors began swirling that the point guard had demanded a trade because he was tired of living in LeBron James’ shadow. Kyrie Irving…

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J.J. Watt’s Online Fundraiser For Hurricane Harvey Passes $14M

J.J. Watt has managed to rally scores of people behind him to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston. JJ Watt Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser News The Texans defensive end began an online fundraiser for the…

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Premier League Clubs Break Summer Transfer Fee Record By Spending $1.8 Billion

English Premier League teams have broken the record for spending on summer transfer fees for the sixth straight year, dishing out £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) on players during the transfer window. Premiere League Summer Transfer Deadline…

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US Open: Roger Federer Beats Mikhail Youzhny In Five Sets, Will Face Feliciano Lopez In Third Round

Roger Federer struggled in the first two rounds of the U.S. Open, and on Thursday his battles continued as he fought his way back from a set down to beat Russian veteran Mikhail Youzhny 6-1 6-7 (3-7) 4-6 6-4…

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Los Angeles Lakers Fined $500K For Violating NBA’s Tampering Rule

The National Basketball Association has fined the Los Angeles Lakers organization and their general manager Rob Pelinka $500,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule after Pelinka made contact with Paul George‘s agent after being told not to. In…

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Cleveland Indians’ Jay Bruce Pledges To Donate Up To $100,000 Towards Hurricane Relief Efforts

Cleveland Indians outfielder Jay Bruce made a pledge on Wednesday to match up to $100,000 in donations made towards relief efforts for his hometown of Beaumont, Texas, which, like neighboring Houston, has been ravaged by Hurricane…

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Serge Aurier Signs With Tottenham, Puts Troubled Past Behind Him

Former right-back with Paris Saint-Germain Serge Aurier completed a deal with the Tottenham Hotspurs on Wednesday after signing a six-year contract worth £23 million, or about $27 million. The deal went through after the 24-year-old was cleared…

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Nick Kyrgios Loses To John Millman In Spectacular Fashion, Eliminated From U.S. Open Men’s Singles Tournament

Nick Kyrgios, the hot-headed and uber-talented 22-year-old tennis player, had another spectacular meltdown in the middle of a match on Wednesday in the first round of the U.S. Open. Playing fellow Australian, John Millman, Kyrgios, who…

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ESPN College Football Analyst Ed Cunningham Resigns, Citing Unease With Brain Trauma

ESPN was dealt a major blow on Wednesday, as longtime college football broadcaster Ed Cunningham resigned, citing concerns over the brain damage he witnessed players repeatedly suffering from. Ed Cunningham & ESPN News “I take full ownership…

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Watch: Anthony Rizzo Cries After Donating $3.5M To Children’s Hospital

Anthony Rizzo did not seem afraid to appear emotional Tuesday during a ceremony commemorating his foundation’s $3.5 million donation to Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Anthony Rizzo children’s hospital donation news The 28-year-old Cubs first baseman…

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Roger Federer Survives Scare To Reach Round 2 At US Open

Two weeks after pulling out of the Cincinnati Masters due to back pain, Roger Federer overcame a slow start to defeat American teenager Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, 1-6, 6-4 in his opening-round match at Arthur Ashe Stadium on…

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Police Report: Royals Pitcher Danny Duffy Cited For DUI

Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy has been cited for driving under the influence, according to a police report. Royals Pitcher Danny Duffy DUI news The Kansas City Star reported that the incident occurred Sunday night in Overland Park,…

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