Florida State boots suspended QB Johnson FSU dismissed freshman QB De'Andre Johnson on Monday. (USATSI) Just hours after footage of what was supposedly quarterback De'Andre Johnson striking a student at a Tallahassee bar was released to the public by the State Attorney's Office, Florida State announced the player's dismissal from the program. The Seminoles made the announcement with the following … [Read more...]
Lionel Messi’s claim to ultimate greatness is being tarnished by Argentina form
Lionel Messi’s claim to ultimate greatness is being tarnished by Argentina form Another final and another defeat for Lionel Messi spelt a somewhat anti-climax to his season, which has been extraordinary. When Alexis Sanchez scored the most audacious penalty kick to confirm Chile as the Copa America winners, Messi was left to … Continue reading → Another final and another defeat for Lionel … [Read more...]
Arizona signs ‘key building block’ Dylan Strome to entry-level contract
Arizona signs 'key building block' Dylan Strome to entry-level contract A top prospect not named Jack Eichel or Connor McDavid signed an entry-level contract. Yes, there were talented players in this year’s draft with other names. Dylan Strome, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 Draft inked an entry-level deal with the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. Strome actually had more points than McDavid … [Read more...]
Sources: Williams back with Cavs on 2-year deal
Sources: Williams back with Cavs on 2-year deal Brian Windhorst, ESPN.com Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books 0 Shares Print The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to sign guard Mo Williams to a contract, Williams announced on his Twitter feed Monday night. I'm coming home!!!!! #cavsnation #cityilove #questforaring — Mo … [Read more...]
Boxing-Mayweather stripped of title he won in Pacquiao fight (Reuters)
Boxing-Mayweather stripped of title he won in Pacquiao fight (Reuters) Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday. Mayweather, who improved to 48-0 by beating Pacquiao in May, missed a deadline by which he had to pay a $200,000 … [Read more...]
Mayweather stripped of title he won in Pacquiao fight (Reuters)
Mayweather stripped of title he won in Pacquiao fight (Reuters) (Reuters) - Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday. Mayweather, who improved to 48-0 by beating Pacquiao in May, missed a deadline by which he had to pay a … [Read more...]
2015 MLB All-Star Game: Full rosters
2015 MLB All-Star Game: Full rosters The rosters for the 2015 All-Star Game were officially announced during a pair of live broadcasts Sunday and Monday night. As a reminder, the starting position players are selected by the fans while the rest of the rosters are voted on by players and selected by managers Bruce Bochy (Giants) and Ned Yost (Royals). The All-Star rosters run 34 players deep, but … [Read more...]
Chael Sonnen claims Conor McGregor is 27 pounds over featherweight limit
Chael Sonnen claims Conor McGregor is 27 pounds over featherweight limit Conor McGregor is quite possibly the largest fighter competing in the UFC’s featherweight division today. On Saturday at UFC 189, McGregor meets Chad Mendes for the interim featherweight championship in Las Vegas. However, he will be forced to shed some serious pounds before the fight to meet the required divisional … [Read more...]
MLS attendances for Gameweek 18 of the 2015 season
MLS attendances for Gameweek 18 of the 2015 season In MLS gameweek 18, there were no midweek matches last week as well as a July 4th Saturday that made for a pretty good week. All the teams that played at home on the 4th exceeded their gameweek 17-to-date averages … Continue reading → In MLS gameweek 18, there were no midweek matches last week as well as a July 4th Saturday that made for a … [Read more...]
MLB All-Star pitchers, reserves and final vote candidates announced
MLB All-Star pitchers, reserves and final vote candidates announced The wait is over! At long last, the full All-Star rosters have been revealed. Don't worry, though, there are still plenty of things to debate. Which pitchers should get the starting nod? Who should win the final vote? Why did your favorite player get snubbed? Let's start to answer those questions by looking at the rosters. … [Read more...]