America’s Newest Tennis Sweetheart Should Sue the NCAA
(Vice)- Here’s what America’s Newest Tennis Sweetheart should do: Take the money, stick it in a trust fund, and smile for the cameras. Then, hire...
NFL Player: Student Athletes Deserve To Get Paid
(Vice)- Jake McDonough is a former All-Big 12 First Team defensive lineman from Iowa State. After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft,...
Belgium and US 0-0 after 90 minutes at World Cup
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — The United States held tough against Belgium’s relentless pressure and took Tuesday’s second round match to extra time at 0-0 at...
Argentina sticks to script with late winner
SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentina’s theme at this World Cup seems to be scrappy wins with Lionel Messi pulling through at the last minute to...
Nadal, Sharapova lose; Serena leaves with illness
LONDON (AP) — Rafael Nadal ran out of comebacks at Wimbledon, losing to a brash, big-serving, between-the-legs-hitting 19-year-old kid who might just be a future...
Niskanen to Caps biggest move on busy day in NHL
NHL free agency has opened with a flurry of moves. Defenseman Matt Niskanen cashed in on his free agency, signing a seven-year, $40.25 million contract...
Johnson of US leaves Belgium game with leg injury
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — U.S. right back Fabian Johnson has left the World Cup game against Belgium in the first half with a strained right...
Man runs onto field during US-Belgium match
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — A man ran onto the field during the World Cup match between the United States and Belgium on Tuesday, briefly interrupting...
Nadal bounced in 4th round by 144th-ranked Kyrgios
LONDON (AP) — For the third year in a row, Rafael Nadal made an early exit from Wimbledon after a stunning loss to a player...
Serena Williams pulls out of Wimbledon with ‘bug’
LONDON (AP) — Diagnosed with a viral illness, Serena Williams pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus after only three games Tuesday....
Aaron Hernandez in Gators/Patriots 2014 calendars
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Ex-Florida and New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, jailed while awaiting trial in the killing of three men, is Mr. July...
Chicago Bulls make hard pitch to Carmelo Anthony
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls are making the hard sell for Carmelo Anthony. The Knicks superstar free agent arrived at a decked-out United Center...
Argentina beats Switzerland 1-0 after extra time
SAO PAULO (AP) — Angel Di Maria scored in the 118th minute Tuesday to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Switzerland after extra time and...
Nadal ousted in 4th round by 144th-ranked Kyrgios
LONDON (AP) — For the third year in a row, Rafael Nadal is making an early exit from Wimbledon after a stunning loss to a...
Williams ‘heartbroken’ to pull out of Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams says she is “heartbroken” to not be able to continue playing at Wimbledon. Williams pulled out of a second-round doubles...
Nadal loses to 19-year-old Kyrgios at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Two-time champion Rafael Nadal lost in the fourth round of Wimbledon to 19-year-old Nick Kyrgios of Australia 7-6 (5), 5-7, 7-6 (5),...
Argentina, Switzerland tied 0-0 after 90 minutes
SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentina and Switzerland are heading to extra time with their second-round World Cup match tied 0-0 after the second half. Goalkeeper...
Ill Serena Williams stops after 3 games in doubles
LONDON (AP) — Diagnosed with what the tournament said was a viral illness, Serena Williams pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus...
Argentina, Switzerland tied 0-0 after 1st half
SAO PAULO (AP) — Argentina and Switzerland were tied 0-0 after a first half with few scoring chances in their second-round World Cup match in...
Nets moving on after Bucks hire Kidd as coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Jason Kidd’s jersey hung on the wall just to the right of Billy King, a reminder that the Brooklyn Nets...
Aaron Hernandez featured in Gators 2014 calendar
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida says a 2014 sports calendar featuring former Gator and New England Patriots football star Aaron Hernandez was...
10 riders to watch in the Tour de France
PARIS (AP) — Explosive sprinters, svelte climbers, powerful time trialists: The Tour de France is not just about the handful of allrounders who will vie...
Serena Williams stops after 3 games in doubles
LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams pulled out of her Wimbledon doubles match with sister Venus after only three games Tuesday. Serena, who lost in singles...
Manziel’s playbook: hanging with Justin Bieber
CLEVELAND (AP) — Johnny Manziel isn’t hiding before training camp. He’s hanging out with pop star Justin Bieber. The Browns’ rookie quarterback promised last week...
Sharapova falls to Kerber in 3 sets at Wimbledon
LONDON (AP) — Former champion Maria Sharapova saved six match points before falling to Angelique Kerber in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Tuesday, ending...
Agent: Pistorius planned travel with girlfriend
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius had a heightened concern for his personal safety and was making plans to take girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on...
Bucks hire Jason Kidd after making deal with Nets
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks have hired Jason Kidd as coach after completing a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The Bucks sent the Nets...
Pistorius trial hears testimony about screams
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Testimony in the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius is focusing on the screams that neighbors heard on the night that...
Cavs make a splash with max deal for Kyrie
The Cleveland Cavaliers have made the first big move of the new NBA year, agreeing to terms with Kyrie Irving on a new five-year contract...
1-hit wonders: Padres get 1 single, top Reds 1-0
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Everth Cabrera’s sacrifice fly in the fifth inning scored the game’s only run, and the San Diego Padres topped the Cincinnati...
Attention, shoppers! Free agency opens in the NBA
NEW YORK (AP) — Free agency has opened in the NBA with LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony leading the available players. Players and teams could...
Kidd to Bucks after Nets agree to deal
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets say Jason Kidd is free to coach Milwaukee after agreeing to a deal with the Bucks. The Bucks...
Nats rally, Harper returns in 7-3 win over Rockies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Adam LaRoche homered, Ryan Zimmerman had three hits and Ian Desmond added two doubles and three RBIs as the Washington Nationals welcomed...
Arrieta tales no-hit bid into 8th for Cubs
BOSTON (AP) — Jake Arrieta held the Red Sox hitless until Stephen Drew singled with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Chicago Cubs...
Drew breaks up no-hit bid by Cubs’ Arrieta in 8th
BOSTON (AP) — Stephen Drew lined a two-out single in the eighth inning for Boston that broke up a no-hit bid by Jake Arrieta of...
Cubs’ Arrieta pitching no-hitter thru 7 vs Red Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs is pitching a no-hitter through seven innings against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Arrieta...
Germany survives Algeria 2-1 in extra time
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — When it comes to the knockout stages of the World Cup, wins are worth more than style. That was on...
World Cup: Messi back in action, US vs Belgium
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The United States takes on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, a few hours after...
World Cup kisses goodbye to Africa
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Nigeria and Algeria made World Cup history for Africa and now leave with their heads held high. After putting up...
Altidore, referee focus before US-Belgium game
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — They know the eyes of the United States will be on them from thousands of miles away, and they say they...
Astros say hackers got inside trade information
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros said Monday that they have been the victims of hackers who accessed their servers and published months of internal...
France in World Cup QF as nerve holds vs. Nigeria
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — After being touted as one of the World Cup’s entertainers, it was a gritty performance which got France through to the...
Germany beats Algeria 2-1 in extra time
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Substitute Andre Schuerrle and Mesut Ozil scored in extra time Monday to lead Germany over an aggressive Algeria 2-1 and...
Manny Ramirez joins Triple-A Iowa as player/coach
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Manny Ramirez has been called everything from a World Series MVP to a cheater. The disgraced slugger is hoping to...
Nationals reinstate star OF Bryce Harper from DL
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper came back from a lengthy stint on the disabled list Monday and didn’t shy away from expressing...
Germany-Algeria going into extra time at 0-0
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — Germany and surprising Algeria were going to extra time Monday after staying level at 0-0 in the second round of...
Police: Man critically hurts ref at soccer game
LIVONIA, Mich. (AP) — A Detroit-area soccer player is facing a felony assualt charge for allegedly punching a referee during an adult-league match, critically injuring...
At wet Wimbledon, Murray, Djokovic near rematch
LONDON (AP) — As the rain at Wimbledon wreaks havoc with the schedule, and players start to complain, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have found...
Algeria and Germany 0-0 at halftime at World Cup
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil (AP) — A chaotic Germany was fortunate to hold an attacking Algeria to 0-0 Monday at halftime in the second round of...
UNC: NCAA to reopen probe into academic misconduct
North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham says NCAA investigators will take another look into academic misconduct at the school. In a statement Monday, Cunningham said...