Here's how Tom Brady reacted to beating the NFL (or how the Internet imagined it)
Judge lets Brady play, ruling against NFL in 'Deflategate' (Yahoo Sports)
A federal judge let the air out of ”Deflategate” Thursday, erasing New England quarterback Tom Brady’s four-game suspension for a controversy the NFL claimed threatened football’s integrity. Berman said Goodell went too far in affirming punishment of the Super Bowl winning quarterback. Brady has insisted he played no role in a conspiracy to deflate footballs below the allowable limit at last season’s AFC championship game.
Report: Ohio State QB Jones taken to hospital for headache (Yahoo Sports)
Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones was taken to the hospital because of a headache, his mother told The Toledo Blade. Florence Jones told the newspaper her son was taken to an emergency room in Columbus, Ohio, and that he should be fine. Jones is competing with J.T. Barrett to be the top-ranked Buckeyes’ starter when they open the season Monday night at Virginia Tech.
Kershaw's 15 Ks lead Dodgers over Giants 2-1 (Yahoo Sports)
Once Dodgers manager Don Mattingly crossed the foul line without signaling the bullpen in the ninth inning, Clayton Kershaw knew he was safe to finish off the San Francisco Giants. Kershaw assured Mattingly he was just fine and he proved it, striking out Marlon Byrd to close out a 2-1 victory Wednesday night that increased the Dodgers’ NL West lead to 6 1/2 games. ”These guys are great hitters,” Kershaw
Feeling 'tight,' Serena Williams moves forward in Slam bid (Yahoo Sports)
The enormity of what is at stake for Serena Williams at the U.S. Open – the first true Grand Slam in tennis in more than a quarter of a century – hit her Wednesday. ”Today, I was a little tight,” Williams said. Williams trailed 5-3 in the first set, finally broke for 5-all, but then needed to erase a 4-0 deficit in the tiebreaker.
RG3 makes first comments since losing Redskins QB job (Yahoo Sports)
Robert Griffin III made his first public comments since losing his job to Kirk Cousins, but didn’t address the Redskins’ starting quarterback situation. Redskins coach Jay Gruden chose Cousins as the starter on Monday following Cousins’ strong performance in Saturday’s preseason victory against Baltimore. Griffin, originally chosen the starter last winter, was ruled out of that game while in the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Fan at Fenway Park hurt trying for foul, leaves on stretcher
BOSTON (AP) — A fan at Fenway Park has been taken away on a stretcher after flipping over backward trying to catch a foul ball.
Michigan's Rudock, Morris know who will start at QB vs Utah (Yahoo Sports)
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says the decision is made on who will be his starting quarterback for the season opener at Utah on Thursday. Jake Rudock and Shane Morris were listed as co-No. 1 quarterbacks on the depth chart released Monday. Harbaugh said on the Big Ten coaches teleconference Tuesday that Rudock and Morris know which one of them will take the first snap against the Utes.
Ex-Bills RB Fred Jackson meeting with the Seahawks (Yahoo Sports)
After being released by the Buffalo Bills, running back Fred Jackson is looking for an opportunity to reunite with former teammate Marshawn Lynch in Seattle. Jackson traveled to Seattle to meet with the Seahawks on Tuesday, but coach Pete Carroll cautioned that no deal has been struck. Carroll said Jackson would be going through a physical.
Maarek handed Newcastle option
Evanna McCutcheon will keep a close eye on the weather before making a late decision over the participation of Maarek in the Betfred Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle on Saturday.
Maarek handed Newcastle option
Evanna McCutcheon will keep a close eye on the weather before making a late decision over the participation of Maarek in the Betfred Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle on Saturday.
Saints' Shannon out for season
Shannon McDonnell will miss the rest of the season after snapping his Achilles tendon during last week’s game between St Helens and Castleford.
No bids for Villa's Benteke
Sky sources understand that Aston Villa have had no offers for striker Christian Benteke.
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Bacca 'keen on Prem switch'
Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca could be on his way to the Premier League, according to Spanish expert Guillem Balague.
Scotland training in France
Scotland coach Vern Cotter has taken his Scotland squad to train at altitude as he cranks up preparations for the 2015 World Cup.
Rhinos move back to summit
Leeds saw off a strong second-half showing from Hull FC to come away with a 32-20 win at Headingley Carnegie and move back to the top of the Super League standings.
Leeds resist Hull FC fightback
Leeds saw off a strong second-half showing from Hull FC to come away with a 32-20 win at Headingley Carnegie and move back to the top of the Super League standings.
Ferrari open the door for Williams
Ferrari opened the door for Williams at the Austrian GP and Felipe Massa walked right through it, with the Brazilian snatching the final podium place from Sebastian Vettel on Sunday.
