It's a good call. President Obama gave a buzz to the US Women's Soccer team Tuesday afternoon following their historic World Cup Victory -- yukking it up with the players and coach, according to a video posted online. … [Read more...]
Bryce Harper to skip home run derby
Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper is taking the night off before he plays in the All-Star Game. He told reporters Monday that he will skip the Home Run Derby. Harper had been invited to participate in the Derby for the second time. … [Read more...]
Seminoles Dismiss QB De’Andre Johnson After Video
Florida State Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher dismissed freshman quarterback De'Andre Johnson from the team Monday night, hours after the state's attorney's office released video showing Johnson punching a woman in the face last month at a Tallahassee bar. … [Read more...]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. stripped of WBO welterweight title
The WBO stripped pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather of his welterweight world title on Monday for his failure to comply with the organization's rules. … [Read more...]
NASCAR Race Ends With Scary Crash
NASCAR driver Austin Dillon's car went airborne at the Coke Zero 400 early this morning, sending debris into the stands and injuring spectators. Dillon’s Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet hit a catch-fence after the checkered flag was waived, signaling a victory by Dale Earnhardt Jr. … [Read more...]
Carli Lloyd’s Hat-trick Leads US to Third Title
Soccer is a tough sell in America because it's a low-scoring game. So goes the conventional wisdom. Well, wisen up wisdom. Because what happened inside the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Sunday ought to make believers out of even the ultra-apathetic. … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About US-Japan World Cup Final
It will be payback time for the U.S. women's soccer team on Sunday when it takes on Japan in the World Cup final, a rematch of the 2011 championship game they lost. … [Read more...]
Pelicans Will Re-sign Davis to 5-year, $145M Extension
The New Orleans Pelicans and Anthony Davis, on the first day possible, have agreed to terms on a mammoth contract extension that should become the league's richest when it goes into effect, according to league sources. … [Read more...]