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NFL News: WR Andre Johnson Retiring With Texans, NFL 2017 Regular-Season Schedule TBA Thursday

Andre Johnson is officially retiring as a Houston Texan after signing a one-day contract with the team, Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle reported Monday: NFL News: Andre Johnson to Retire as Texan The 35-year-old wide receiver spent his…

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California Judge Dismisses Rape Charge Against Ex-49ers Star Ray McDonald

A California judge dismissed a felony rape charge against Ray McDonald, a former San Francisco 49ers defensive end, after prosecutors stated the woman who accused him refused to testify. California Judge Drops Ex-49er Ray McDonald’s Rape Charge…

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Dana White: ‘If Jon Jones Is Ready To Fight’ By July’s UFC 214, He’ll Face Daniel Cormier

Dana White on Monday revealed the latest development regarding a possible matchup between MMA fighters Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Dana White Says Jon Jones Could Fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 214 The UFC president told ESPN.com that should…

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Watch: Braun Strowman, Big Show Break Ring On WWE’s Monday Night RAW

This week’s episode of Monday Night RAW was filled with big moments, but undoubtedly the highlight of the night was when Braun Strowman and The Big Show broke the ring. WWE Raw Braun Strowman, Big Show Break Ring Strowman performed a…

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NHL Playoff Highlights: Maple Leafs’ Tyler Bozak Scores In OT To Lift Toronto To 4-3 Win Vs Capitals, 2-1 Series Lead

Tyler Bozak netted a power-play goal 1:37 into overtime to propel the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 home victory over the Washington Capitals in Game 3 of the First-Round Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night.…

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Real Madrid’s Gareth Bale To Miss Champions League Quarterfinal Second-Leg Vs Bayern With Muscle Injury

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane confirmed Monday that Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League second-leg home quarterfinal against Bayern Munich due to a right calf muscle injury. Gareth Bale out for Real Madrid vs…

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Watch: Kathrine Switzer, First Woman To Run Boston Marathon, Crosses Finish Line Again 50 Years Later

In 1967, a 20-year-old journalism student from Syracuse University named Kathrine Switzer made history by becoming the first woman to officially run the Boston Marathon. Watch: Racing Legend Kathrine Switzer Crosses 2017 Boston Marathon Finish Line…

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Panthers Sign DT Kawann Short To Five-Year, $80.5M Deal

The Carolina Panthers signed defensive tackle Kawann Short to a five-year contract on Monday, according to the team’s official website. Kawann Short (DT) Signs Five-Yera Deal with Panthers NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the deal is worth…

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NBA Playoffs Round 1: Bulls Beat Celtics 106-102 In Game 1, Isaiah Thomas Scores 33 Day After Sister’s Death

Isaiah Thomas played with a heavy heart in the Boston Celtics‘ 106-102 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. NBA Playoffs Round 1, Game 1: Isaiah Thomas, Celtics Lose to Bulls The point guard…

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NHL Playoffs Highlights: Canadiens Beat Rangers 3-1 In Game 3 To Lead Eastern Conference Quarterfinals 2-1

Alexander Radulov recorded a goal and an assist to help propel the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 road victory over the New York Rangers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Sunday…

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Greg Bird Leads Yankees To 9-3 Sweep Of Cardinals For Seventh Straight Win; Marlins Beat Mets 4-2

Greg Bird hit a two-run homer to burst out of his 0-for-20 hitless slump,, and Michael Pineda pitched seven strong innings to propel the New York Yankees to a 9-3 home victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday…

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Phil Jackson Says Carmelo Anthony ‘Would Be Better Off Somewhere Else’ In Press Conference

Phil Jackson said in a press conference Friday that he believes Carmelo Anthony would be “better off somewhere else,” a statement which will surely lead many people to wonder whether the New York Knicks will trade their star…

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Jenson Button ‘Thrilled’ To Replace Fernando Alonso For McLaren At Monaco Grand Prix

Jenson Button is making his return to Formula One after a five-month absence. Jenson Button to Replace Fernando Alonso for Monaco GP The 37-year-old British driver will replace Spaniard Fernando Alonso on the McLaren team at the Monaco Grand…

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Jury Acquits Ex-Patriots Star Aaron Hernandez In 2012 Double-Murder Case

A jury acquitted Aaron Hernandez on Friday of a 2012 double homicide, thus clearing the former New England Patriots tight end of all charges even after he was arrested for a third killing in 2013. Aaron Hernandez…

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Dean Blandino, NFL Officiating VP, Resigning To Take Broadcasting Job

Dean Blandino, the NFL’s vice president of officiating, is abandoning his post for a network television position, according to a league memo obtained by NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and his colleague Aditi Kinkhabwala. NFL VP Dean Blandino Leaving…

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