What else would you name what occurred to Jordan Spieth on Monday at the British Open? It’s harsh, and unsightly to consider, however tied for the lead going into the second-to-last gap of the event, Jordan slipped backwards. … [Read more...]
Bears’ Lamarr Houston out to prove he’s not a punch line
Lamarr Houston knows it's still circulating — the ridicule, the mockery, the easy-access YouTube footage. He understands the critics have attached the harshest of labels to his first season as a Bear. … [Read more...]
Lakers Fall to the Mavericks, Will Play Friday Against the Jazz
The 11th-seeded Lakers lost in the opening round of the Las Vegas summer league tournament, falling to the No. 22 Dallas Mavericks, 88-86. … [Read more...]
Greinke, Keuchel named All-Star Game starters
Greinke is 8-2 with a major league-best 1.39 ERA for the first-place Dodgers and has not allowed an earned run in his last five starts, a span of 35 2/3 innings. He has allowed more than three runs in a start just once this season and has gone no fewer than six full innings in each of his 18 starts. … [Read more...]
Ryan Braun Replaces Injured Matt Holliday for NL
Ryan Braun is an All-Star for the first time since his 2013 steroid suspension. The Milwaukee Brewers outfielder was named to the National League All-Star team Sunday to replace injured St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Matt Holliday. … [Read more...]
Sox Hope Sale Doesn’t Pitch in All-Star Game
CHICAGO -- As Chris Sale gets set to leave for his fourth consecutive All-Star Game, the White Sox are saying they would prefer that the ace left-hander not pitch in the Midsummer Classic. … [Read more...]
James Has ‘Nightmares’ Over Missed Opportunities
LeBron James has re-signed and is looking forward to next year with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but said on Sunday he's not yet over the way last season ended. … [Read more...]
Judge Upholds Ruling Against Redskins’ Trademark
ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- For the first time in a legal battle that has stretched over 20 years, a federal judge on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of the Washington Redskins' trademark registration, ruling that the team name may be disparaging to Native Americans. … [Read more...]