Deion Sanders’ show “21 & Prime” is a casualty of a NFL Network budget cut. Four other shows also will be sacrificed as the NFL redirects funds to mark the league’s 100th anniversary. Other shows on the NFL Network’s chopping block include “Mic’d Up,” “Power Rankings,” “Pick’em” and “Playbook.” The […]
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Brazil Shuts Down Argentina, Messi to Reach Copa America Final
Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino each scored to help lead Brazil to a 2-0 victory over Argentina in their Copa America semifinal match on Tuesday night. The victory will send Brazil through to the final on their home soil, while also continuing Argentina’s drought of over 25 years in international […]
The Brew Crew Lead Super-Tight NL Central Race Over Cubs and Cards
The MLB season passed the halfway mark and only 5.5 games separate first place from last place in the NL Central, which means all five teams – Cardinals, Brewers, Cubs, Reds, and Pirates – have a legitimate shot at a division crown and a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. The […]
Tony Finau Looks to Tape Together Golf Game at 3M Open
Tony Finau finds his golf game a bit lost coming into this week’s 3M Open. The 29-year-old has missed the cut at his last two events, and his performance this year is off compared to 2018. Last year Finau had 11 top-10 finishes, including two seconds. He missed three cuts. […]
Bronx ER: 1B Luke Voit Out with Abdominal Strain, 21st Yank Injured
The injury bug continues for the unlucky New York Yankees with power-hitting first baseman Luke Voit becoming the 21st member of the Yanks to suffer an injury and spend time on the IL this season. Voit, 28, suffered an abdominal strain injury during the first London game over the weekend. […]
Mets Add Another $1.19 Million to Bobby Bonilla Contract, Thanks to Bernie Madoff
Bobby Bonilla received $1.19 million on Monday from the New York Mets, a team he hasn’t played for since 1999. And the Mets will continue to pay him that much annually until 2035, thanks to infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff and a baseball contract that now can only be seen […]
Where Turf Meets Surf: Del Mar Prioritizes Equine Safety in New Season
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) is now undertaking extensive new safety initiatives. The popular seaside race meet in Northern San Diego County starts on July 17. Track leaders say they’ll build on the track’s series of safety protocols and initiatives from previous years. They’ll do this by adding additional layers […]
United States Advances to Women’s World Cup Final With 2-1 Victory Over England
The United States once again survived a difficult challenge from a European opponent, beating England 2-1 to advance to the finals of the Women’s World Cup. The match marked the third consecutive 2-1 victory in knockout stage play for the Americans, who had previously scored wins over Spain and France […]
First Place Minnesota Twins Fighting for Respect, San Diego Padres in Thick of Wild Card Race
Two of the biggest surprises in the first half of the 2019 MLB season are the Minnesota Twins and San Diego Padres. The first place Twins lead the AL Central with 53 wins, or second most in the American League and although the Padres (42-42) are only playing .500 ball, […]
Nate Lashley, Doc Redman Both have Reasons to Celebrate at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Usually there is only one winner at a PGA Tour event, but at last Sunday’s Rocket Mortgage Classic there were two very happy golfers. While Nate Lashley was celebrating his first ever professional victory, runner up Doc Redman was also in a jovial mood. Lashley’s victory was an incredible story. […]
NHL Free Agency Provides Surprises, Including Joe Pavelski Leaving San Jose
The first day of NHL free agency began on Monday, and there were some surprises among the expected signings. The biggest was San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski. The 34-year-old signed a three-year deal worth $21 million with the Dallas Stars. It was a blow to the Sharks, who reached […]
Klay Stays, Thompson Signs New $190 Million Deal with Golden State Warriors
Klay Thompson will remain with the Golden State Warriors after he signs a five-year deal worth $190 million. The Warriors lost Kevin Durant to free agency when he signed with the Brooklyn Nets. However, they still have the Splash Brothers returning. Thompson and Curry will continue to play in the […]
Netherlands Favored Over Sweden in Second Women’s World Cup Semifinal
The Netherlands will try to reach its first ever Women’s World Cup final when it takes on Sweden in Wednesday’s semifinal in Lyon. Sweden will be looking to make it to the final for only the second time, having previously lost to Germany in the 2003 Women’s World Cup. Teams […]
Bread Man Gets Paid, Artemi Panarin Inks 7-Year Deal with NY Rangers Worth $81.5 million
The New York Rangers snatched up the top free agent on the market when they offered Russian-born Artemi Panarin a seven-year contract worth $81.5 million. Panarin, 27, will become one of the highest paid wingers in the NHL making approximately $11.6 million per season. Both the Florida Panthers and NY […]
Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams Highlight Rash of Opening Round Upsets at Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka and Venus Williams were among the notable names to be eliminated from Wimbledon on a wild first day that saw five seeded women and four seeded men bounced in the first round. Osaka fell in straight sets to Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva, losing 7-6 (7-4), 6-2. Second Straight Loss […]
About Face: New York Racing Association Turns Against Hollendorfer
Hall of Fame Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer is now banned from stabling or entering horses at New York Racing Association (NYRA) racetracks. The move marks a reversal of NYRA’s previous position allowing the trainer to compete in New York. The Belmont meeting ends Sunday. The Saratoga summer season starts July 11. […]
United States and England Face Off for Spot in Women’s World Cup Final
The United States and England will face off in Lyon on Tuesday in the first semifinal of the 2019 Women’s World Cup, with the winning team likely to be a heavy favorite to lift the trophy on Sunday. The United States and England are both undefeated so far in the […]
Communication Breakdown: Jimmy Butler Sign-and-Trade Deal with Miami Heat Hits Third-Party Snag
The Miami Heat and Philadelphia Sixers want to work out a Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade deal worth $142 million, however they’re searching for a suitable third-party team to facilitate the trade after the Dallas Mavericks backed out due to a miscommunication issue. Butler, 29, averaged 18.7 points with the Sixers last […]
Blaze On: Damian Lillard Signs $196 Million Super Max Contract Extension with Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers signed All-Star guard Damian Lillard to a super-max contract extension worth $196 million over the next four seasons. Lillard averaged 25.8 points and 6.9 assists per game last season for the Blazers (53-29), who posed the third-best record in the Western Conference. The Blazers used a […]
Alex Bowman Picks Up First Career NASCAR Cup Series Win at Chicagoland Speedway
Alex Bowman held off Kyle Larson to claim his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory, winning the Camping World 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday. The 26-year-old finished just over a half-second ahead of Larson in a race that saw multiple lead changes in the final laps. Larson, Bowman Trade […]