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Simona Halep exploded in popularity and recognition after going deep into several grand slams last season, which helped her catapult to the No. 2 ranking in the world. The Romanian tennis player says the turning point came when she reached the finals …
Chip Kelly had long been shopping quarterback Matt Barkley, and it looks like he has finally found a taker. The Philly Inquirer’s Jeff McLane and Zach Berman report that the Eagles have traded Barkley to the Arizona Cardinals for a conditional …
Montee Ball could end up being released soon, and the Dallas Cowboys would have interest in him if that is the case. Ball is fighting for a roster spot on the Denver Broncos and buried below several running backs on the team’s depth chart. He …
Curt Schilling’s loss is Jessica Mendoza’s gain. ESPN announced Thursday that they have essentially suspended Schilling for the rest of the season after he stirred some controversies over social media. Mendoza, a retired fastpitch …
Scott Boras and the New York Mets are at odds over an innings limit for star pitcher Matt Harvey. Harvey is dominating in his first season back from Tommy John surgery, and the Mets are reaping benefits and appear poised to win the NL East for the …
Hawaii had an entire offseason to prepare for its season opener at home against Colorado on Thursday, but they looked more like a team that was cobbled together for a pickup game at the last minute. On two occasions in the first half, Hawaii’s …
Jarryd Hayne hasn’t even played in a regular season NFL game, yet he is already my favorite player in the league. The Aussie showed off the moves that made him a rugby star in his native country when he absolutely trucked an unsuspecting …
Jim Harbaugh’s debut as head coach of Michigan failed to live up to the hype in a loss at Utah on Thursday night, and turnovers by the quarterback were a big reason why. Graduate transfer Jake Rudock threw three interceptions including a …
If Matt Simms’ goal entering the Buffalo Bills’ final preseason game was to make plays that would force people to take notice, he certainly succeeded. Take a look at this gem he uncorked in the third quarter Thursday against the Detroit …
Jim Harbaugh just can’t quit the NFC West. Harbaugh made his head coaching debut at Michigan on Thursday at Utah and gave a special nod to one of his old division rivals. On one of the Wolverines’ play cards was a Seahawks logo. The …
As if the Washington Redskins didn’t already have enough negative press this week, now we have this. FOX News producer Kara Rowland tweeted on Thursday that the Redskins charge non-season ticket holders $50 to leave tickets at will call: It …
Slava Voynov could be facing serious discipline and even deportation after he was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Wednesday, the Los Angeles Times reports. Voynov had been in jail since July 7 after pleading no contest to …
ESPN is really laying down the law with Curt Schilling. The network announced in a statement Thursday that it will be pulling the analyst from all TV coverage for the rest of the season. “At all times during the course of their engagement with …
The wife of Redskins GM Scot McCloughan issued a statement of apology on Wednesday after being pressured to do so by the team, according to a report. McCloughan’s wife, Jessica, maintained a Twitter account from which she trashed ESPN reporter …
The Cleveland Browns already released one high-profile player this week. Could they make it another? A report says Dwayne Bowe is in danger of being cut by the Browns and needs to put together a big game in Thursday’s preseason finale in order …
From one cheater to another, Barry Bonds had a message for Tom Brady hours after the court decision was announced overturning the QB’s four-game suspension for Deflategate. Congratulations to #TomBrady on today's decision. Best of luck this …
