If he is feeling OK Wednesday after his pregame activity Tuesday, Sean Doolittle will be on the verge of a rehab assignment, keeping the A’s closer on track to return to the club this month — most likely on the next homestand. … [Read more...]
New Raptors Uniform Unveiled at Drake’s Toronto Concert
Rapper Drake took the wraps off the new Raptors uniform for the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. The Grammy winner, who collaborated with the team on the new look, wore a black and gold version of the uniform while performing the finale of his OVO Fest concert in Toronto. … [Read more...]
Ronda Rousey, “Don’t Cry” … I Just Knocked You Out!
If you're going to use words as ammunition, make sure you're not just giving your opponent material. In the two weeks leading up to current UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey's fight with Bethe Correia at UFC 190 in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian challenger set the mood with some trash talk. … [Read more...]
Bullpen Can’t Hold up for Hamels, Rangers Lose to Giants in Extras
Texas Rangers relief pitcher Sam Dyson (47) reacts after manager Jeff Banister (28) pulls him in during the eleventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports … [Read more...]
Rob Kauffman Wants Consolidation with Chip Ganassi Racing Purchase
Michael Waltrip Racing co-owner Rob Kauffman said his purchase in a share of Chip Ganassi Racing was more about consolidation than a sign he's leaving the organization. MWR fields Sprint Cup teams for Clint Bowyer and David Ragan, who earlier this year replaced Brian Vickers when Vickers was sidelined with recurring blood clots. … [Read more...]
Ex-NBA Star Blew $100 Million, Looks to Starbucks to Get Back on Track
Former Seattle SuperSonics star Vin Baker is making a comeback off the court has turned to one of the nation’s biggest chains to help turn his life around. … [Read more...]
Patriots Are Still Going to Win AFC East
There are dozens of reasons Tom Brady should give up his faux-chivalrous quest to be exonerated in Deflategate, a pipe dream that, thanks to Roger Goodell, will never happen. Forget the facts, forget the process: Brady lost the battle, then the war — a war New England only realized it was fighting on Wednesday. … [Read more...]
Manchester United Manager Van Gaal Will Still Retire in 2017
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will not break his promise to retire in 2017, even if he is offered a huge contract by a wealthy Qatari club. Van Gaal has been a big hit with United fans since he was appointed manager last summer. … [Read more...]