End of the road? Trent Richardson cut by Ravens Trent Richardson’s comeback attempt with the Ravens ended when the team cut him (AP) I was rooting for Trent Richardson’s comeback. Richardson was cut on Tuesday by the Baltimore Ravens, and that might be it for him in the NFL. He was out of football all last season. There wasn’t much interest in him before the Ravens, whose general manager … [Read more...]

Five possible UFC opponents for the returning Nick Diaz Nick Diaz is set to return after serving an 18-month suspension. (AP) For the past year and a half, the MMA world has been without the enigmatic Nick Diaz due to a suspension for a failed drug test that found marijuana metabolites in his system after his loss to Anderson Silva last January. The punishment could have been a lot worse as … [Read more...]

Here's Craig Sager with Team USA after its final exhibition TNT announcer Craig Sager waves to crowd during the second half of an exhibition basketball game between team USA and Nigeria, Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in Houston. (James Nielsen/Houston Chronicle via AP) The sports world got some bad news last week when it was announced that broadcaster and reporter Craig Sager would not be able … [Read more...]

The incredible drive behind Carli Lloyd's quest to remain the world's best Carli Lloyd returned from a knee injury in a July 9 friendly vs. South Africa. (AP Photo) That her life would be forever changed didn’t dawn on Carli Lloyd for a good while after the 16-minute, three-goal outburst that made the United States the 2015 Women’s World Cup champions. She had already scored the … [Read more...]

KHL player throws stick like javelin for breakaway goal (Video) Ak Bars Kazan forward Vladimir Tkachyov got into the Olympic spirit during a recent skills competition breakaway contest. Tkachyov decided to attempt a javelin type throw with the puck attached to his stick at the net for the goal. The goaltender seemed to half-heartedly try to catch the stick with his glove, but was unable to … [Read more...]

Evander Kane pleads not guilty in Buffalo bar incident Evander Kane Buffalo Sabres forward Evander Kane pled not guilty on Monday to “a misdemeanor charge and five non-criminal charges” stemming from an incident at a downtown Buffalo bar in late June according to the Buffalo News. Kane was arrested on July 22 for misdemeanor criminal trespass among other charges. The case is due back in … [Read more...]

Somehow, the PGA Championship got done on schedule Jimmy Walker celebrates as he wins the 2016 PGA Championship. (Getty Images) SPRINGFIELD, N.J. — Do you believe in miracles? We’re about a four-hour drive south of Lake Placid, but this was the Miracle in Mud. The PGA Championship finished on schedule on Sunday at Baltusrol’s Lower Course, with Jimmy Walker picking up his first major title … [Read more...]

DeAndre Hopkins' ends his short holdout, reports to camp DeAndre Hopkins wasn’t ready to dig in for the long haul. The Houston Texans’ star receiver held out of training camp on Saturday but then relented quickly, saying in a statement on Sunday he’d be reporting to camp. After a brief holdout, DeAndre Hopkins will report to Texans camp (AP) Hopkins still is not happy with the state of … [Read more...]

Cowboys give emotional tribute to Dallas police to start camp The Dallas Cowboys wanted to show their support for the Dallas Police Department and the families of the officers who were shot and killed by a sniper during a protest last month. So at the start of training camp, the Cowboys walked on the field arm-in-arm with Dallas police Chief David Brown and family members of the officers who … [Read more...]

Rams' Tre Mason doesn't report to camp, hasn't talked to team in months Tre Mason (AP) There’s a concerning story developing around the Los Angeles Rams and Tre Mason: not only has Mason not reported to training camp, team brass haven’t had any contact with him in months. Coach Jeff Fisher told media on Saturday that the Rams have placed Mason, a third-year running back, on the … [Read more...]