Five FSU players subpoenaed in case against former QB De'Andre Johnson Florida state attorney Willie Meggs has issued subpoenas to five Florida State football players in the case against former quarterback De’Andre Johnson. Meggs told the Tallahassee Democrat that other players also could be questioned. On June 24, Johnson punched a 21-year-old woman while the two were jostling over a spot … [Read more...]
Sevilla complete signing of Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi
Sevilla complete signing of Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi Sevilla have completed the signing of Stoke midfielder Steven Nzonzi in a £7million deal. The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Spanish side, who have inserted a 30million euro (£21.5million) buy-out clause in his contract, after undergoing a … Continue reading → Sevilla have completed the signing of Stoke midfielder … [Read more...]
Blue Jackets re-sign Matt Calvert to 3-year $6.6 million contract
Blue Jackets re-sign Matt Calvert to 3-year $6.6 million contract The Blue Jackets have re-signed “heart and soul player” Matt Calvert for three years at $6.6 million. Clichés for $1,000 Alex! Contract numbers were reported by the Columbus Dispatch. Here is the full quote from ‘Lumbus general manager Jarmo Kekalainen on Calvert, a restricted free agent, and what he brings to the table. “Matt … [Read more...]
Roger Goodell could rule on Tom Brady, deflate-gate appeal ‘soon’
Roger Goodell could rule on Tom Brady, deflate-gate appeal 'soon' NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told CNBC that he could rule "soon" on the appeal of the four-game suspension for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady over the deflate-gate incident. Of course, we've grown weary at the NFL's and Goodell's definition of "soon" — applied to many league issues over the recent past, including … [Read more...]
Luke Ridnour waived by Raptors, looks for 6th team to join this summer
Luke Ridnour waived by Raptors, looks for 6th team to join this summer At 12:18 a.m. ET on Thursday — about 17 minutes after the DeAndre Jordan fiasco finally wrapped up, for those of you who chart time by emojis and hostage situations — veteran power forward Luis Scola shared his own bit of NBA free agent news: We the north... Here I come :)— Luis Scola (@LScola4) July 9, 2015 [Follow Dunks … [Read more...]
Tampa Bay boosts hockey cred with 2018 World Juniors bid
Tampa Bay boosts hockey cred with 2018 World Juniors bid Participants of the 2018 World Junior Championships rejoice. You may not have to go to some sort of frozen tundra in Europe or on the US/Canada border to defend national pride! According to a report in the Tampa Bay Times, Tampa has put in a bid to host the World Junior Championships for that year. The area is no stranger to big hockey … [Read more...]
Martin crashes out of Tour, Froome takes the lead (Reuters)
Martin crashes out of Tour, Froome takes the lead (Reuters) By Julien Pretot LE HAVRE, France (Reuters) - Tour de France leader Tony Martin abandoned the race on Thursday after breaking his collarbone in a sixth stage crash that also sent 2014 winner Vincenzo Nibali and others tumbling in the final 500 meters. Briton Chris Froome, Team Sky's 2013 Tour winner, will take over as race leader … [Read more...]
Unbeaten boxer Keith Thurman working to change the game (Yahoo Sports)
Unbeaten boxer Keith Thurman working to change the game (Yahoo Sports) The WBA welterweight champ has style, charisma and brains, and believes he can rise above boxing’s politics. … [Read more...]
U.S. Women’s Open caddie banned for trying to snoop on course setup info
U.S. Women's Open caddie banned for trying to snoop on course setup info World No. 10 and two-time 2015 LPGA Tour winner Sei Young Kim is playing this week's U.S. Women's Open without her regular caddie, Paul Fusco, after he was banned from Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania by the USGA. The presenting body behind the tournament stripped Fusco of his credentials when he was caught trying … [Read more...]
Report: LeBron James agrees to 2-year deal with Cavs, can opt out next summer
Report: LeBron James agrees to 2-year deal with Cavs, can opt out next summer It's not quite as flashy as a first-person essay for the cover of Sports Illustrated, but hey, this works, too: LeBron James had agreed to re-sign with the Cavs for one-year at $23 million plus a player option, sources told ESPN— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 9, 2015 Agent Rich Paul tells Cavs today LeBron … [Read more...]