Treon Harris's Accuser in Sexual Battery Case Withdraws Complaint - New York Times Treon Harris, 19, helped win a critical Southeastern Conference game for Florida last Saturday at Tennessee. By RICHARD SANDOMIR October 10, 2014 The female student who accused University of Florida quarterback Treon Harris of sexual battery withdrew her criminal complaint Friday. The student decided … [Read more...]
Friedsam joins Giorgi, Knapp in Linz semifinals (Yahoo Sports)
Friedsam joins Giorgi, Knapp in Linz semifinals (Yahoo Sports) LINZ, Austria (AP) -- Anna-Lena Friedsam of Germany rallied to defeat Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the Generali Ladies on Friday to advance to her first career semifinal. … [Read more...]
Arian Foster wears T-shirt in support of Ferguson, Mike Brown during warmups
Arian Foster wears T-shirt in support of Ferguson, Mike Brown during warmups The Houston Texans' Arian Foster had one of his best nights of the season on Thursday night in a losing effort against the Colts, rushing for more than a hundred yards and two touchdowns. However, he made even more of a statement before the game with his choice of warmup T-shirt. #Texans' Arian Foster wearing a … [Read more...]
Topping Chris ‘Birdman’ Andersen’s Brazilian wish list: McDonald’s elusive ‘Mega Mac’
Topping Chris 'Birdman' Andersen's Brazilian wish list: McDonald's elusive 'Mega Mac' When asked for his early impressions of Brazil, Kyrie Irving answered immediately. "The food is amazing," the All-Star point guard said during a Thursday interview session prior to the Cleveland Cavaliers' first practice before taking on the Miami Heat in a preseason game in Rio de Janeiro this Saturday. … [Read more...]
Yankees dismiss longtime hitting coach Long
Yankees dismiss longtime hitting coach Long Kevin Long, the well-respected hitting coach who presided over a couple record-setting Yankees hitting seasons, was fired by the team after its failure to make the playoffs, sources said. Long helped guide the team to a couple of its greatest offensive seasons but was a victim of disappointing veteran performance this past season, as a few of their older … [Read more...]
ALCS Game 1 preview: Tillman, Shields square off in pennant series opener – SI.com
ALCS Game 1 preview: Tillman, Shields square off in pennant series opener - SI.com Royals at Orioles Start Time: 8:00 p.m. ET TV: TBS Starting Pitchers: James Shields (1-0, 4.91 ERA) vs. Chris Tillman (1-0, 3.60 ERA) Status: Neither the Royals nor Orioles has lost a game since Sept. 27 and enter this series a combined 7-0 in this postseason. This is just the fourth time in the wild-card era that … [Read more...]
Accuser’s lawyer: Fla. St. in ‘damage control’
Accuser's lawyer: Fla. St. in 'damage control' Jameis Winston is the subject of a code of conduct investigation. (USATSI) Florida State vigorously defended its response to the sexual assault allegations against Jameis Winston in an open letter issued Friday, but an attorney for the woman who accused Winston of rape says the letter only shows how badly the university botched its handling of the … [Read more...]
Mezgec wins first stage of Tour of Beijing (The Associated Press)
Mezgec wins first stage of Tour of Beijing (The Associated Press) BEIJING (AP) -- Luka Mezgec of Slovenia won the opening stage of the Tour of Beijing in a sprint finish on Friday. … [Read more...]
Eagles sign 15-year-old leukemia patient to a one-day contract
Eagles sign 15-year-old leukemia patient to a one-day contract At 4-1, the Philadelphia Eagles appear to be a solid team capable of making a run into the playoffs. On Friday, the team made a roster move designed to strengthen Philadelphia off the field. The team signed Colin Delaney, a 15-year-old battling leukemia, to a "one-day contract" that will allow him to join the Eagles on the … [Read more...]
Thunder rookie Mitch McGary out 6 weeks with left foot fracture suffered in preseason opener (Video)
Thunder rookie Mitch McGary out 6 weeks with left foot fracture suffered in preseason opener (Video) Mitch McGary looked pretty impressive in his NBA debut, doing a little bit of everything — 14 points on 50 percent shooting, four rebounds (two on the offensive glass), two steals and two assists in 36 minutes of work — in stepping in for the likes of Serge Ibaka, Nick Collison and Kendrick … [Read more...]