FSU's Cook found not guilty, reinstated to team Dalvin Cook was found not guilty of misdemeanor battery on Monday. (USATSI) UPDATE 9:28 p.m. ET: Florida State has officially reinstated Cook following the not guilty verdict. Here is the official statement from the school. “In light of today's ruling in his misdemeanor battery case, FSU football player Dalvin Cook's indefinite suspension from … [Read more...]
Future is bright in Turin for reigning champions Juventus
Future is bright in Turin for reigning champions Juventus Juventus faced Barcelona in the Champions League final with what can definitively be called a veteran team. The Old Lady started Gianluigi Buffon, Patrice Evra, Andrea Barzagli, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Andrea Pirlo and Carlos Tevez, all of whom are over 30 years of age. With Pirlo and Tevez departing, the Bianconeri […] Juventus faced … [Read more...]
Reports: Hornets, Kidd-Gilchrist reach extension
Reports: Hornets, Kidd-Gilchrist reach extension ESPN.com news services 0 Shares Print CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has agreed to a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Charlotte Hornets, according to multiple reports. The 6-foot-7, 232-pound Kidd-Gilchrist is known primarily for his defense but increased his offensive output last season. He … [Read more...]
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies from head injury at Pocono
IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies from head injury at Pocono IndyCar Series driver Justin Wilson died Monday after suffering a severe head injury at Pocono Raceway. He was 37. Wilson was hit in the head by a piece of debris from Sage Karam's car. Karam, leading the race at the time, crashed by himself, spreading debris from his car across the track. What appeared to be the nose cone of … [Read more...]
Cotto-Alvarez bout is on after years of tough negotiations (The Associated Press)
Cotto-Alvarez bout is on after years of tough negotiations (The Associated Press) If Miguel Cotto's fight with Saul ''Canelo'' Alvarez is anywhere near as difficult as the negotiations to get them in the ring together, boxing fans are in for a treat this fall. After months of strenuous posturing and painstaking discussions, Cotto and Alvarez appeared together in Hollywood on Monday to … [Read more...]
Jameis Winston plays well but then leaves game after ankle injury
Jameis Winston plays well but then leaves game after ankle injury So much focus this season, and for many more, will be on how No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The players around Winston won't be under as much scrutiny but they're obviously instrumental in his development. When the Buccaneers' offensive line gave Winston time against the Cincinnati … [Read more...]
FSU's Cook found not guilty on battery charge
FSU's Cook found not guilty on battery charge Dalvin Cook was found not guilty of misdemeanor battery on Monday. (USATSI) Florida State star running back Dalvin Cook has been found not guilty of misdemeanor battery. Cook's trial started and came to a close on Monday night after eight hours of testimony and a short 25-minute deliberation. BREAKING: Florida State running back Dalvin Cook has … [Read more...]
Manchester United table astonishing £140 million bid for Neymar, says new report
Manchester United table astonishing £140 million bid for Neymar, says new report Manchester United have made a £140 million bid for Barcelona forward Neymar, according to the Brazilian publication Globoesporte. United reportedly made the offer directly to Barcelona’s boardroom for an amount that will have met the player’s release clause at the club. If a deal were completed, it would become the … [Read more...]
David Wright hits towering blast in first at-bat back from spinal stenosis
David Wright hits towering blast in first at-bat back from spinal stenosis New York Mets third baseman David Wright is back. We're not just talking about back in the lineup, either. It appears the 32-year-old didn't lose any of his skills while he was recovering from spinal stenosis. [On this week's StewPod: Should adults bring gloves to baseball games?] In his first at-bat in 131 days, … [Read more...]
Report: Wild assistant Sydor enters treatment
Report: Wild assistant Sydor enters treatment Minnesota Wild assistant coach Darryl Sydor has voluntarily entered the NHL/NHL Players' Association Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health Program according to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Sydor, who was arrested Aug. 20 on suspicion of driving drunk with his 12-year-old son in the car, checked into an inpatient treatment facility in … [Read more...]