Warren Sapp bitten by a shark (True story) Warren Sapp (Getty Images) If you believe in karma, this story is for you. Retired defensive tackle Warren Sapp, who last year was charged with three counts of domestic violence after he allegedly bit and stepped on the face of his then-girlfriend, got some comeuppance on Wednesday thanks to a hungry shark. Via Tampa Bay Times reporter Greg Auman, … [Read more...]
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic says she is out of Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports)
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic says she is out of Rio Olympics (Yahoo Sports) Top-20 player Belinda Bencic says on Twitter that she is pulling out of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, another blow to a Swiss tennis team that lost Roger Federer this week, too. Bencic, who is No. 16 in the WTA rankings, says Wednesday that she is ''not completely ready'' to compete at the Summer Games, although her … [Read more...]
Olympic Channel to launch on Aug. 21 after Rio closing (Yahoo Sports)
Olympic Channel to launch on Aug. 21 after Rio closing (Yahoo Sports) The IOC will launch its new Olympic Channel next month following the closing ceremony of the Rio de Janeiro Games. The digital channel, which will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, will go live on Sunday, Aug. 21, right after the ceremony, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday. The Madrid-based … [Read more...]
German defender Shkodran Mustafi would be an ideal fit at Arsenal
German defender Shkodran Mustafi would be an ideal fit at Arsenal When it was announced that Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker underwent surgery for a significant knee injury on Tuesday, one thing was for certain: a new center back would have to be brought in as cover this summer. While the Gunners were reportedly already in the market for an additional central defender prior to the unfortunate … [Read more...]
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 28 – Heavy.com
DraftKings MLB Lineup: Best Picks & DFS Players July 28 - Heavy.com It's a beautiful Thursday for baseball, but there isn't actually going to be that much baseball played today. Beginning at 1:10 and continuing well into the night, just 9 games are going to be played in Major League Baseball today. You might have to dig a little deeper today to find helpful players to add to your DraftKings … [Read more...]
Olympics-Athletics-Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality (Reuters)
Olympics-Athletics-Bolt arrives in Rio for shot at immortality (Reuters) By Kayon Raynor KINGSTON, July 28 (Reuters) - Jamaica's Usain Bolt has landed in Rio de Janeiro more than a week before the Olympics opening ceremony to fine tune his preparations for his attempt at an unprecedented triple-triple of gold medals in the men's sprints. The wold record holder, who required a medical … [Read more...]
Ten-man Chelsea beat 1-0 Liverpool in ICC
Ten-man Chelsea beat 1-0 Liverpool in ICC 6:17 AM GMT PASADENA, Calif. -- Liverpool suffered their first loss of preseason as they were beaten 1-0 by 10-man Chelsea at the Rose Bowl in the International Champions Cup. Jurgen Klopp's side came into the game having won their previous four friendlies this summer, but Gary Cahill's goal early in the first half condemned the Reds to a disappointing … [Read more...]
Danny Stockman becomes Paul Menard's crew chief
Danny Stockman becomes Paul Menard's crew chief Paul Menard is 23rd in the points standings (Getty). Paul Menard will have a new crew chief for the final 16 races of 2016. Richard Childress Racing said Monday, a day after Menard finished 10th at Indianapolis, that Danny Stockman would serve as Menard’s crew chief for the rest of the season. Justin Alexander, Menard’s crew chief for the … [Read more...]
Dortmund faces Man City as transfer rumours swirl
Dortmund faces Man City as transfer rumours swirl Shenzhen (China) (AFP) – Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel takes a philosophical approach when it comes to dealing with the distraction of off-season transfer speculation that keeps swirling around his club. “I can’t predict the future,” shrugged the German, on the eve of his clash Thursday with Manchester City at the Shenzhen Universiade … [Read more...]
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Digging Dickerson
Baseball Daily Dose: Dose: Digging Dickerson It’s probably time to start paying attention to what Alex Dickerson is doing. The 26-year-old outfielder went deep off Blue Jays reliever Franklin Morales in the top of the eighth inning Wednesday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, becoming the first Padres rookie to homer in four consecutive games. Dickerson finished 1-for-4 with one RBI on Wednesday, … [Read more...]