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Indians Beat Braves 3-0 For 12th Straight Win

Jason Kipnis embittered right-hander Joel De La Cruz’s Major League debut with a two-out, two-run single in the fifth and Danny Salazar threw seven strong innings as the Cleveland Indians extended their winning streak to 12 games with Wednesday night’s…

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Serena Williams Starts Wimbledon Title Defense With Win Over Amra Sadikovic, Talks About Olympics

World No. 1 and reigning champion Serena Williams began her Wimbledon title defense on Tuesday, defeating Switzerland’s Amra Sadikovic 6–2, 6–4 on Center Court in London. Serena Williams Starts Wimbledon Title Defense With Win Over Amra Sadikovic On match…

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Michael Phelps Wins Preliminary 200-Meter Butterfly Heat At U.S. Olympic Trials

After two days of simply watching, Michael Phelps finally entered the water at the 2016 U.S. Olympic swim trials Tuesday morning at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska, winning his preliminary heat of the 200-meter butterfly. Michael Phelps Wins…

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Lebron James Opts Out Of $24 Million Contract

NBA Finals MVP, Cleveland hero and veritable ‘king’ of the world, Lebron James, has chosen to exercise his player option for the 2016-2017 season, foregoing a $24 million contract with the Cavaliers, according to his…

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Blue Jays Beat Rockies 14-9 After Nearly 3-Hour Hailstorm Delay In Denver

Troy Tulowitzki began a six-run fourth inning rally with a home run in his former home, and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Colorado Rockies 14-9 at Coors Field in Denver Tuesday night following a 2-hour, 41-minute…

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Matt Harvey Pulled After Rain Delay, Mets Fall 5-0 To Nationals

The Washington Nationals cruised to a 5-0 home victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night despite two rain delays totaling two hours and 20 minutes, while the Mets’ Matt Harvey was pulled early after one…

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Wimbledon Day 1 Recap: Djokovic, Federer, Venus, Keys Advance

World No. 1 seed and defending Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic opened his title defense in London on Monday with a 6–0, 3–0 lead against No. 177 Brit James Ward. Wimbledon Day 1 Recap: Djokovic, Federer, Venus, Keys Advance…

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England Falls To Iceland 2-1 In Euro 2016, Ex-Manager Steve McClaren Gets Name Of Iceland Game Winner Wrong

England crashed out of the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament with a humiliating 2-1 defeat to Iceland in the first knockout round at Allianz Riviera in Nice on Monday. England Falls To Iceland 2-1 In Euro 2016 The…

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Legendary Tennessee Women’s Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies At 64

Pat Summitt, the Hall of Fame Tennessee Women’s basketball coach who headed the Lady Volunteers for 38 years, died Tuesday morning. She was 64. Legendary Tennessee Women’s Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies At 64 Summitt guided…

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Former Colts RB Zurlon Tipton Dies From Accidental Gunshot At 26

Former Indianapolis Colts running back Zurlon Tipton died in Michigan on Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself, the Wayne County Medical Examiner’s office announced. He was 26. Former Colts RB Zurlon Tipton Dies From Accidental Gunshot FOX2 in Detroit reported,…

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Ex-Bears Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan Dies At 82

Buddy Ryan, the defensive guru who helped guide the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl victory in 1986, died Tuesday morning, the team confirmed. He was 82. Ex-Bears Defensive Coordinator Buddy Ryan Dies At 82 Ryan…

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USA Basketball Announces 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team

USA Basketball on Monday unveiled its official 12-man roster for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team, which includes six Olympic and/or FIBA World Cup gold medalists. USA Basketball Announces 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team…

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Maya DiRado Earns Spot On US Olympic Swim Team

Maya DiRado found herself in an unusual position Sunday night at the U.S. Olympic trials at CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Maya DiRado Earns Spot On US Olympic Swim Team She cruised over the last 100 meters…

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Kris Bryant Hits League-Record Three HRs And Two Doubles In Cubs’ 11-8 Win Over Reds

Kris Bryant went 5-for-5 with six RBIs and became the first MLB player since 1913 to hit three home runs and two doubles in the same game, an 11-8 road victory for the Chicago Cubs against…

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Gymnast Simone Biles First To Win Four Straight National Championships In 42 Years

Simone Biles cruised through the 2016 U.S. P&G Gymnastics Championships in St. Louis on Sunday ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August. Simone Biles First To Win Four Straight National Championships In 42 Years…

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Tony Stewart Earns First NASCAR Win In 3 Years At Sonoma

Tony Stewart earned yet another unforgettable victory on Sunday in the final season of his NASCAR Sprint Cup career. Tony Stewart Earns First NASCAR Win In 3 Years At Sonoma The 45-year-old No. 14 Chevrolet SS…

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Billy Hurley Earns First PGA Tour Win At Maryland’s Quicken Loans National

Local favorite Billy Hurley III, aided by a fantastic chip-in on hole 15 and a great putt at the 16th, earned his first PGA Tour victory by three shots on Sunday at the Quicken Loans National at…

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Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer After Argentina’s Loss To Chile In Copa America Final

Barcelona star Lionel Messi may never play for Argentina again following the national team’s Copa America Centenario final loss to Chile on Sunday night. Lionel Messi Retires From International Soccer Argentina lost 4-2 on penalties to Chile…

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President Obama Tells Cavs Coach Tyronn Lue To Tell J.R. Smith And Other Players To ‘Put On A Shirt’

The Cleveland Cavaliers may now be the NBA champions, but President Barack Obama has advice for how they can improve their image even more. Obama Tells Cavs Coach Tyronn Lue To Tell J.R. Smith And Other Players To…

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Justin Verlander Allows Record Four HRs In Fifth As Tigers Fall 9-3 To Indians At Home

All Justin Verlander could do was throw his hands up and hang his head, as the Detroit Tigers suffered a crushing 9-3 home loss to the Cleveland Indians on Sunday afternoon. Justin Verlander Allows Record Four HRs…

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J.J. Watt Unveils His First Signature Reebok Shoe

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt unveiled his signature shoe from Reebok at an event in New York on Thursday morning. J.J. Watt Unveils His First Signature Reebok Shoe According to the Houston Chronicle, Watt called it the “coolest…

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