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Giancarlo Stanton Beaned in the Face; Season Likely Over

Giancarlo Stanton, at bat in the top of the fifth, took an 88 miles-per-hour fastball to the face Thursday night. Brewers righty Mike Fiers threw the pitch. The Marlins slugger stayed down for several minutes in the aftermath of the

Giancarlo Stanton Beaned in the Face; Season Likely Over

Restaurant Touts 'Knockout Deal' on Ray Rice Promotion

An Illinois eatery has apologized for tweeting out a “knockout deal” that it connected to the Ray Rice controversy. The Twitter account for Cheesie’s explained, “TINDER TUESDAY = 20% off tabs! It’s a knockout deal… we’re calling it Ray Rice

Restaurant Touts 'Knockout Deal' on Ray Rice Promotion

Paul George Walks Back, on Broken Leg, Ray Rice Tweets

Paul George walked back, as much as a man with a broken leg can, controversial remarks on the video showing former Baltimore Raven Ray Rice slugging the woman he subsequently married. Keep it 100 lets act on this police violence

Paul George Walks Back, on Broken Leg, Ray Rice Tweets

NBA Commissioner: Don't Fire Danny Ferry over 'African' Comment

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, who quickly emerged from David Stern’s shadow by exhibiting zero tolerance toward the racism of Donald Sterling, rejects the idea that Atlanta Hawks General Manager Danny Ferry plays as the front office equivalent of the man

NBA Commissioner: Don't Fire Danny Ferry over 'African' Comment

Report: NFL Received Ray Rice Footage in April

A source in law enforcement told the Associated Press that the authorities sent a copy of the recording of Ray Rice punching his then-girlfriend to the NFL five months ago. BREAKING: AP Source: Law enforcement official sent copy of Ray

Report: NFL Received Ray Rice Footage in April

The Customer Is Always Right? LeSean McCoy Tips 20 Cents

A restaurant owner refuses to apologize for posting a picture online of LeSean McCoy’s receipt that reflects a tip of twenty cents on a bill of $57.  Maybe the running back confused twenty cents for twenty percent? The owner of

The Customer Is Always Right? LeSean McCoy Tips 20 Cents

Ryan Leaf Sentenced to Prison

One of the biggest busts in NFL history just got busted–again. Kinda. Sorta. A Texas court sentenced Ryan Leaf to five years in prison for violating his probation terms. The second pick in the 1998 draft–right behind a guy named

Ryan Leaf Sentenced to Prison

Floyd Mayweather: NFL Punishment on Ray Rice Too Severe

Floyd Mayweather opined that the NFL punished Ray Rice too harshly in response to the release of a video of the former Baltimore Ravens running back throwing a short, powerful punch that knocked out the woman he has since married.

Floyd Mayweather: NFL Punishment on Ray Rice Too Severe

Goran Dragic Accuses Australia of 'Fixing' Loss to Angola

On Thursday, Slovenian NBA guard Goran Dragic accused Australia of tanking against Angola to get a more favorable draw in the FIBA basketball World Cup.  Basketball is a beautiful sport, there is no room for fixing the game like today

Goran Dragic Accuses Australia of 'Fixing' Loss to Angola

Jerry Jones: Michael Sam Has 'a Long Way to Go'

Jerry Jones sees potential in the team’s latest pass-rushing acquisition. But the Cowboys owner believes that Michael Sam has work to do if he wants to graduate from the taxi squad to the game-day roster. “He’s a pass-rusher,” the outspoken

Jerry Jones: Michael Sam Has 'a Long Way to Go'

Diamondbacks Fire GM

The Arizona Diamondbacks have fired general manager Kevin Towers. The GM had been with the club for four years. “Over the past three months, I have had the opportunity to evaluate all aspects of our baseball operations and have decided

Diamondbacks Fire GM

Cowboys Poised to Sign Michael Sam

Michael Sam appears poised to join a new NFL team. Sam flew into Dallas Tuesday night and looks to take a physical on Wednesday. Should the examination award Sam a clean bill of health, the Cowboys will likely sign the

Cowboys Poised to Sign Michael Sam

Call Him Speedy: NFL Suspends Wes Welker

Wes Welker relies on quickness. Does he also rely on speed? The NFL has suspended the slot receiver four games for amphetamine use. Welker suffered his third concussion in the last year during a preseason game against the Houston Texans. His

Call Him Speedy: NFL Suspends Wes Welker

Michael Sam Fails to Secure Spot on Rams' Practice Squad

(Reuters) – Defensive end Michael Sam’s bid to become the first openly gay player in the National Football League (NFL) looked even more remote on Monday when he failed to make the St. Louis Rams’ 10-man practice squad. Two days

Michael Sam Fails to Secure Spot on Rams' Practice Squad

Raiders Go with Rookie: QB Steals Job from QB who Took Brother's Job

Derek Carr excelled at pass-happy Fresno State. Can the fourth pick of the second round of the NFL draft succeed a hundred and fifty miles northwest in quarterback-cursed Oakland? The Oakland Raiders have named Carr as their starting quarterback. In a

Raiders Go with Rookie: QB Steals Job from QB who Took Brother's Job

Philadelphia Foursome No-Hits Braves

Four Philadelphia Phillies pitchers combined to hold the Atlanta Braves hitless in a Labor Day afternoon game. Cole Hamels hit a batter and walked five but allowed no hits in six innings of work. After throwing 108 pitches on a day

Philadelphia Foursome No-Hits Braves

Bills Center: Blame ESPN for Michael Sam Cut

Michael Sam boasted three preseason sacks and led the St. Louis Rams in tackles in their game against the Dolphins. So why is the pass rusher on the outside of the NFL looking in upon week one of the season?

Bills Center: Blame ESPN for Michael Sam Cut

Chiefs Extend Alex Smith for $17 Million a Season

The Kansas City Chiefs inked an extension with quarterback Alex Smith. The efficient game manager, whose contract expires at the end of this season, signed a four-year deal worth $68 million dollars. The deal guarantees $45 million, so Smith figures to

Chiefs Extend Alex Smith for $17 Million a Season

Report: 49ers Star Arrested for Allegedly Beating Pregnant Fiancee

Days after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell instituted harsher penalties for domestic violence offenses, San Francisco 49ers defensive end Ray McDonald reportedly got arrested for allegedly beating his pregnant fiancee. McDonald is out on bail and reportedly said the “truth will

Report: 49ers Star Arrested for Allegedly Beating Pregnant Fiancee

Louisville Cheerleaders to Be Drug Tested Like Athletes

Louisville’s cheerleaders will now be drug tested like athletes.  After a cheerleader died of what is believed to be a heroin overdose, the university announced that its “spirit teams will have to undergo the same drug testing” as athletes, according to

Louisville Cheerleaders to Be Drug Tested Like Athletes

Drivers Blast Media for Jumping to Conclusions About Tony Stewart

NASCAR drivers blasted armchair pundits and the some media members for jumping to conclusions after Tony Stewart’s tragic accident and fatal accident that killed Kevin Ward Jr.  Days before Stewart spoke to the media on Friday for the first time

Drivers Blast Media for Jumping to Conclusions About Tony Stewart

Tracker: 66 NFL Concussions So Far in Preseason

When Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker suffered a concussion in a preseason game, which caused Peyton Manning to lose it and get his first taunting penalty by getting in the face of and cursing D.J. Swearinger, it was the

Tracker: 66 NFL Concussions So Far in Preseason

Tiger Woods Parts Ways with Swing Coach

Will Tiger again be the artist instead of the mechanical robot? Finally, Tiger Woods parted ways with his swing coach Sean Foley on Monday.  “I’d like to thank Sean for his help as my coach and for his friendship,” Woods

Tiger Woods Parts Ways with Swing Coach

Palin: 'Washington' More Offensive to Americans than 'Redskins'

Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin blasted the “Politically Correct Police” and said most Americans find “Washington” more offensive than “Redskins.”  Americans do hate Washington, as Congress’ approval rating, according to recent Gallup polling, is at 7%, which is a record

Palin: 'Washington' More Offensive to Americans than 'Redskins'

Raiders RB Maurice Jones Drew Makes 'Hands Up' Gesture After Scoring TD

After scoring a touchdown in Friday’s preseason game, Raiders running back Maurice Jones Drew appeared to make the “hands up, don’t shoot” gesture that the Ferguson protesters have popularized after Michael Brown’s death.  The Redskins’ secondary also made the gesture

Raiders RB Maurice Jones Drew Makes 'Hands Up' Gesture After Scoring TD

Obama Golfs Again on Last Day of Vacation

On the final day of his Martha’s Vineyard vacation on Saturday, President Barack Obama hit the golf course again. It was his ninth golfing outing during his vacation.  According to pool reports, Obama again golfed with former NBA and Georgetown

Obama Golfs Again on Last Day of Vacation

Done Deal: Kevin Love to Cavs Blockbuster Trade Finalized

The future is finally now for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team completed the much-anticipated deal for Kevin Love on Saturday afternoon. Love averaged 26.1 points and 12.5 rebounds a game last season for Minnesota. At 25, the three-time All-Star gives

Done Deal: Kevin Love to Cavs Blockbuster Trade Finalized

1 Finger, $12,000: NFL Fines Johnny Manziel

Johnny Manziel lost his cool. Now he will lose $12,000. The NFL fined the Browns backup for his middle-finger gesture aimed at the Redskins sideline on Monday Night Football earlier this week. The Redskins had been taunting Manziel for much

1 Finger, $12,000: NFL Fines Johnny Manziel

Red Sox Sign Cuban Defector in Record-Breaking Deal

The Boston Red Sox landed Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes in a trade last month. Friday, they added another Cuban defector to their outfield.  The Sox signed vaunted centerfielder Rusney Castillo to a $72.5 million contract that will make him Boston’s

Red Sox Sign Cuban Defector in Record-Breaking Deal

49ers Tear Up Grass at Brand New $1.3 Billion Levi's Stadium

The 49ers, with a taxpayer assist, broke the bank on their new Santa Clara stadium. They apparently went cheap on the grass. The team cut short their public practice on Wednesday after players lost footing and created massive divots on

49ers Tear Up Grass at Brand New $1.3 Billion Levi's Stadium

Little League World Series Draws Major League Ratings

The Little League World Series drew Major League ratings for ESPN Wednesday night. The game between teams from Philadelphia and Las Vegas captured a 3.4 rating for the network in primetime. Viewers in Philadelphia spiked ratings in the City of

Little League World Series Draws Major League Ratings

Under Armour Offers Kevin Durant $285 Million Deal

Kevin Durant won an MVP award earlier this year. Now he looks to win a $285 million sneaker deal. ESPN’s Darren Rovell reports that Durant received an endorsement offer from Under Armour worth between $265 million and $285 million over

Under Armour Offers Kevin Durant $285 Million Deal

Tony Stewart Won't Race at Bristol

Tony Stewart will not be racing in NASCAR’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night. Stewart-Haas Racing said that Jeff Burton will fill in for Stewart once again. This marks the third NASCAR event that Stewart will have missed

Tony Stewart Won't Race at Bristol