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Van Gaal to bide time over new faces [BBC.co.uk Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:29 pm]
Dodgers acquire 2B Barney in trade with Cubs (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:06 pm]
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired second baseman Darwin Barney in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
Rays' Archer: 'Never saw Hank Aaron flip his bat' (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:57 pm]
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer insists he isn't mad at David Ortiz. A day after Ortiz slung his bat and leisurely trotted around the bases following a home run off him, Archer had more thoughts about Big Papi's style. ''I never saw Hank Aaron flip his bat,'' Archer said Monday.
Rivera: Benjamin has bone bruise in left knee (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:14 pm]
The Panthers are breathing a sigh of relief over rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said an MRI revealed the team's first-round draft pick has a bone bruise in his left knee and will miss at least a few days of training camp. ''We got a bit of good news,'' Rivera said Monday. There is a swelling and what we refer to as a hot spot.'' Rivera wouldn't give a specific timetable on Benjamin's return.
England's Gemili takes 100m silver [BBC.co.uk Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:05 pm]
Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:04 pm]
A judge ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday in his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. In the tentative ruling, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas sided with Sterling's estranged wife Shelly Sterling, who burst into tears when the ruling was announced. Shelly Sterling negotiated the sale of the team after the 80-year-old billionaire was banned by the NBA for making offensive remarks about blacks. Donald Sterling claimed his wife deceived him about the medical exams.
Stunning Okagbare storms to 100m gold [BBC.co.uk Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:03 pm]
Blessing Okagbare takes the gold in the women's 100m while England's Asha Philips produces a personal best to finish fourth.
Timberwolves get free agent Mo Williams (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:38 pm]
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Timberwolves and free-agent guard Mo Williams have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.75 million.
Lions postpone talks with Suh until after season (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:32 pm]
The Detroit Lions are postponing contract talks with All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh until after the season. Suh is entering the final season of his contract, and team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew said before practice Monday that negotiations are being tabled. If the two sides can't reach a deal after the season, the Lions could still keep Suh by using their franchise tag on him. ... I think the cap is going to go up next year, and probably the year after that too.'' Suh was drafted in 2010 by the Lions with the second overall pick, and he has 27 1/2 sacks in his four pro seasons.
Red Wings agree on 3-year deal with Tatar (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:14 pm]
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a three-year contract with Tomas Tatar after the left wing was second on the team in goals last season.
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Soccer |
Spurs deny Manu Ginobili permission to play in World Cup [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:59 pm]
San Antonio cites guard’s leg injury
All tickets claimed for LeBron's homecoming show (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:39 pm]
LeBron James' Ohio hometown says fans quickly claimed the thousands of tickets available for the homecoming event expected to be his first public appearance in the state since announcing his return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Akron spokeswoman Stephanie York won't divulge how many tickets were offered but says demand was overwhelming.
Derrick Rose: “I’ve become a smarter player, but I’m mad it took me seven years to learn it.” [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:19 pm]
Mike Krzyzewski said Derrick Rose looked healthy at Tea USA training camp.
Shelly Sterling beats Donald Sterling in court, clears sale of Clippers to Steve Ballmer [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:34 pm]
Donald Sterling's right to appeal restricted, a pivotal and unexpected ruling
Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:20 pm]
A judge ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling on Monday in his attempt to block the $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. In the ruling, Superior Court Judge Michael Levanas sided with Sterling's estranged wife Shelly Sterling, who burst into tears when the ruling was announced. Shelly Sterling negotiated the sale of the team after the 80-year-old billionaire was banned by the NBA for making offensive remarks about blacks. Donald Sterling claimed his wife deceived him about the medical exams.
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Radamel Falcao on track to return at weekend’s Emirates Cup [NBC Sports: July 29, 2014, 12:22 am]
Colombian international expected to play Saturday against Valencia.
New York connection: Red Bulls, Cosmos come together on Lade loan [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:37 pm]
Time in the NASL will give the 24-year-old needed minutes.
Van Gaal to bide time over new faces [BBC.co.uk Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:29 pm]
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will not rush to make signings despite "having" to play with wing-backs recently.
Injured groin sends Rafael home early from Manchester United’s tour [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:48 pm]
Brazilian's injury testing United's depth on the right side.
Bayern Munich goes Green for U.S. Tour [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:46 pm]
Julian Green has been touted as the new face of U.S. soccer but it is one few Americans recognize. For a young man who has yet to earn a first team spot with talent-packed Bayern and played only a handful of minutes for the United States in Brazil at the World Cup, Green arrives in his homeland burdened with great expectations having made an impression on the people who matter most. A sensational goal in a 2-1 last 16 loss to Belgium in Brazil underscored Green's considerable skill and rewarded U.S. coach Juergen Klinsmann for putting his faith in him.
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NHL |
Steelers LB Spence caps lengthy comeback (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:29 pm]
The whistle blew and Sean Spence sprinted forward, each cathartic step distancing the linebacker from the horrific knee injury that threatened to end his NFL career before it even really began. Spence almost gleefully smashed into fullback Bryce Davis during the Pittsburgh Steelers' first full contact drill of training camp on Monday. The two tussled for several seconds before Davis - his fists full of Spence's jersey - pulled them both to the ground. Call it a victory for Spence, in more ways than one.
Rivera: Benjamin has bone bruise in left knee (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:14 pm]
The Panthers are breathing a sigh of relief over rookie wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. Panthers coach Ron Rivera said an MRI revealed the team's first-round draft pick has a bone bruise in his left knee and will miss at least a few days of training camp. ''We got a bit of good news,'' Rivera said Monday. There is a swelling and what we refer to as a hot spot.'' Rivera wouldn't give a specific timetable on Benjamin's return.
Peppers adjusts to 3-4 defense with Packers (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:40 pm]
Standing a sturdy 6-foot-7, Packers pass rusher Julius Peppers poses an imposing sight to opposing linemen even without pads. Good thing Green Bay's front five only has to go up against Peppers in practice now. The eight-time Pro Bowler is spending his first training camp in Titletown after joining the Packers as a free agent in the offseason following four seasons with the division rival Chicago Bears. The lure of playing in a 3-4 defense that also features linebacker Clay Matthews helped lure Peppers north to Green Bay.
Lions postpone talks with Suh until after season (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:32 pm]
The Detroit Lions are postponing contract talks with All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh until after the season. Suh is entering the final season of his contract, and team president Tom Lewand and general manager Martin Mayhew said before practice Monday that negotiations are being tabled. If the two sides can't reach a deal after the season, the Lions could still keep Suh by using their franchise tag on him. ... I think the cap is going to go up next year, and probably the year after that too.'' Suh was drafted in 2010 by the Lions with the second overall pick, and he has 27 1/2 sacks in his four pro seasons.
With big raise, Rudolph ready for bigger year (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 8:52 pm]
Kyle Rudolph has a new contract to match the significant value the Minnesota Vikings have considered him to be for their offense. Rudolph has 1,055 yards and 15 touchdowns over his three-year NFL career. Jimmy Graham exceeded both of those totals last season for New Orleans, and Rob Gronkowski did the same three years ago for New England. Rudolph signed a five-year extension to his rookie deal on Sunday night.
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Ex-NHLer Leighton’s KHL contract voided due to illness [NBC Sports: July 29, 2014, 12:00 am]
He might still end up playing in Russia.
‘Hawks prospect Shalunov signs two-year KHL deal [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:50 pm]
He attempted to make the transition to North America in 2013-14.
Sharks start extension talks with Braun [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:42 pm]
The two sides are unlikely to agree to terms quickly though.
Red Wings agree on 3-year deal with Tatar (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:14 pm]
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings have agreed to a three-year contract with Tomas Tatar after the left wing was second on the team in goals last season.
Blake, Robitaille highlight Kings alumni for game vs. Russian Stars [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 8:37 pm]
Yashin and Bure are among the players that will compete against Los Angeles.
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| Baseball |
Golf |
A's OF Gentry on DL with broken hand, Burns added (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:37 pm]
The Oakland Athletics have put outfielder Craig Gentry on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken right hand and promoted outfielder Billy Burns from Double-A Midland. A's manager Bob Melvin said Burns was expected to join the team before Monday night's game in Houston.
Jays send Hendriks, Kratz to Royals for Valencia (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:25 pm]
BOSTON (AP) -- The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-hander Liam Hendriks and catcher Erik Kratz to the Kansas City Royals for infielder Danny Valencia.
Dodgers acquire 2B Barney in trade with Cubs (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:06 pm]
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired second baseman Darwin Barney in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
Rays' Archer: 'Never saw Hank Aaron flip his bat' (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:57 pm]
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer insists he isn't mad at David Ortiz. A day after Ortiz slung his bat and leisurely trotted around the bases following a home run off him, Archer had more thoughts about Big Papi's style. ''I never saw Hank Aaron flip his bat,'' Archer said Monday.
Mets GM Alderson suggests deadline deal unlikely (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:55 pm]
NEW YORK (AP) -- Mets general manager Sandy Alderson says ''I wouldn't bet on something happening'' before Thursday's trade deadline.
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Happy first birthday to Zoe Mahan (PGA) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:01 pm]
The big story of the 2013 RBC Canadian Open came when Hunter Mahan -- who was leading after 36 holes in Ontario -- got news that his wife, Kandi, had gone into labor. Mahan, who was just about to begin his third round, immediately packed up and flew home to Dallas for the birth of his daughter a few hours later. Zoe Olivia Mahan celebrates her first birthday today.
Tiger Woods to return to Notah Begay charity event (The Associated Press) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 6:10 pm]
VERONA, N.Y. (AP) -- Tiger Woods is returning to play in Notah Begay's charity event.
Ryder Cup spots up for grabs in final 2 weeks (PGA) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 5:19 pm]
Seven players have separated themselves from the pack and appear to have locked up spots on the U.S. Ryder Cup team with two tournaments remaining. That leaves a group of nine golfers, who are all within 500 points of each other, likely battling for the final two automatic berths on Captain Tom Watson's squad.
Golf fans to select hole location at PGA Championship (PGA) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 4:48 pm]
LOUISVILLE, Ken..- For the second consecutive year, golf fans worldwide will have a direct impact on a hole location for the final round of a major championship through the "PGA Championship Pick the Hole Location Challenge Hosted by Jack Nicklaus Presented by Samsung." A collaborative learning experience between the PGA of America, five-time PGA Champion Jack Nicklaus and new sponsor Samsung, the award-winning PGA Championship Pick the Hole Location Challenge is designed to educate fans on how course setup impacts a golfer's strategy in playing a hole;
Updated Ryder Cup points standings: Mickelson in the hunt (PGA) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 4:13 pm]
Seven players have separated themselves from the pack and appear to have locked up spots on the U.S. Ryder Cup team with two tournaments remaining. That leaves a group of nine golfers, who are all within 500 points of each other, likely battling for the final two automatic berths on Captain Tom Watson's squad.
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Tennis |
IndyCar working to reduce hand/wrist injuries among drivers [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 11:00 pm]
Among the possible options: A new steering damper, a thumb/wrist brace adapted from motocross, and energy-absorbing material for steering wheels.
Keselowski to run Iowa-Pocono double (NASCAR.com) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:12 pm]
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Gordon eyeing 5th title after big Brickyard win (The Associated Press) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:51 pm]
Long before Jimmie Johnson arrived on the NASCAR scene, Jeff Gordon was the fastest thing on wheels. He brought the southern sport to Madison Ave. and became such a household name that even rapper Nelly name-dropped Gordon in a song.
Everything you need to know for Sunday’s GoBowling.com 400 at Pocono [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:30 pm]
All the notes and numbers to keep in mind as the Sprint Cup Series makes its second visit to Pocono.
WATCH LIVE: NASCAR AMERICA recaps Brickyard at 5 p.m. ET [NBC Sports: July 28, 2014, 8:45 pm]
Coming up today: Highlights from Jeff Gordon's fifth win at Indy; Carl Edwards on his upcoming exit from Roush Fenway Racing; Kasey Kahne's missed opportunity.
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Kuznetsova, Ginepri advance at Citi Open (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 10:17 pm]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- No. 6 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia advanced to the second round of the Citi Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory Monday over Slovenia's Polona Hercog.
Kuznetsova, King advance at Citi Open (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:32 pm]
WASHINGTON (AP) -- No. 6 seed Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia advanced to the second round of the Citi Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Slovenia's Polona Hercog on Monday.
Recovered from illness, Serena ready for return (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 9:10 pm]
Serena Williams finally realized what happened days later, when she was allowed to get out of bed. Williams said she was barely aware of how sick she was as she tried to play through a viral infection that caused her to lose equilibrium during a women's doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon.
Thiem beats Souza in Kitzbuehel opener (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 7:01 pm]
KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) -- Fifth-seeded Dominic Thiem defeated Joao Souza of Brazil 7-6 (4), 3-6, 7-5 in a rain-soaked first-round match at the Bet-at-Home Cup on Monday.
Riba beats Brown in Kitzbuehel (Yahoo Sports) [Yahoo! Sports: July 28, 2014, 3:14 pm]
KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) -- Pere Riba of Spain held off four set points in the opener before defeating Dustin Brown of Germany 7-6 (6), 7-5 in the first round of the Bet-at-Home Cup on Monday.
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Judge OKs record-setting $2B sale of Clippers
 A judge has ruled against Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and cleared the way for the $2 billion sale of the team to ex-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
Sailors to navigate dirty water in 1st Rio test
 RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sailors, coaches and the mayor of Rio de Janeiro acknowledge the problem: Guanabara Bay, the venue for sailing at the 2016 Olympics, is badly polluted. Some liken it to a sewer.
Correction: Tour de France story
PARIS (AP) — In a story July 27 about the Tour de France, The Associated Press reported erroneously the number of years it's been since cyclist Marco Pantani died. He died 10 years ago.
It's all over but the arguing in Sterling trial
 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Closing arguments are underway in a trial to determine whether the estranged wife of Donald Sterling can sell the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for $2 billion.
Italy's Vincenzo Nibali wins Tour de France
 PARIS (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali put his lungs and legs to work one last time, marching up to the winner's podium of the Tour de France and sighing deeply before the Italian anthem echoed over the Champs-Elysees.
Korean Air chief in line to lead Pyeongchang Games
 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean businessman who led Pyeongchang's successful bid for the Winter Olympics is set to return as head of the organizing committee for the 2018 Games.
Tax fraud case against Lionel Messi goes ahead
 MADRID (AP) — A Spanish judge on Monday rejected a prosecutor's request to drop charges of tax fraud against Lionel Messi and ordered the investigation into three cases of suspected unpaid taxes to proceed.
Commonwealth Games lifter faces sex assault charge
 GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — A weightlifter from Papua New Guinea who competed at the Commonwealth Games faces trial over an alleged sexual assault at a Glasgow supermarket.
Nibali set to win Tour as last stage begins
 EVRY, France (AP) — Vincenzo Nibali and the Tour de France pack have begun the 21st and final stage of this year's race, with the Italian poised to take home the leader's yellow jersey on Sunday.
South Korea eliminates US in International Crown
 OWINGS MILLS, Maryland (AP) — Inbee Park and So Yeon Ryu both birdied the first playoff hole Saturday as South Korea eliminated the top-seeded United States and earned a wild-card berth in the final round of the International Crown.
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