Fan dies after fall from upper deck at Atlanta Braves game (Yahoo Sports)
A fan died after falling from the upper deck into the lower-level stands at Turner Field on Saturday night during a game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees. Lt. Charles Hampton of the Atlanta Police Department homicide unit confirmed the death hours after the man fell in the seventh inning. Mary Beth Hauptle, an investigator with the Fulton County Medical Examiner, identified the victim as Gregory K. Murrey,
Encarnacion hits 3 HRs, 9 RBIs as Blue Jays rout Tigers (Yahoo Sports)
Edwin Encarnacion found a grand way to cap off his homer hat trick. Encarnacion hit three home runs, prompting Toronto fans to toss their hats onto the field, and tied a team record with nine RBIs as the high-scoring Blue Jays routed the Detroit Tigers 15-1 Saturday. ”He’s some kind of locked in,” manager John Gibbons said.
Spa Stunner! American Pharoah loses in Travers to Keen Ice (Yahoo Sports)
The day after American Pharoah won the Belmont Stakes and became the first Triple Crown winner in 37 years, trainer Bob Baffert already was leery of Saratoga in the summer. The track lived up to its reputation as the ”Graveyard of Favorites” when 16-1 long shot Keen Ice beat American Pharoah by three-quarters of a length in the $1.6 million Travers Stakes – a result that still seems hard to
Falcons announce 5-year contract extension for Julio Jones (Yahoo Sports)
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a $71.25 million, five-year contract extension with Julio Jones on Saturday that compares favorably with recent deals paid to other top wide receivers. The deal, announced by the team before Saturday night’s preseason game at Miami, was expected. Owner Arthur Blank recently said an agreement would come soon, and he has consistently said he wants Jones to play his full career with the Falcons.
Lawyer: Tony Stewart's response to lawsuit 'appalling' (Yahoo Sports)
Attorney Mark Lanier said Saturday in an email that Kevin Ward Jr. was killed last year as he walked on a dirt track in upstate New York even though Stewart is one of the world’s best drivers. Ward’s family sued Stewart this month for unspecified damages, accusing Stewart of gross negligence in the August 2014 accident at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. Stewart’s lawyer, Brian Gwitt, said in court papers Friday that
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Gleneagles storms the Palace
Dual Guineas hero Gleneagles turned in a dominant performance in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Goldream denies Medicean Man
Goldream put his head down at just the right time to win the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot at rewarding odds of 20/1.
Springer signs for Castleford
Castleford have signed prop Gadwin Springer from Catalans Dragons and the first South American to ever appear in Super League has signed a two and a half year deal.
Gelling signs new Wigan deal
Centre Anthony Gelling has signed a new four-year contract which will keep him at Wigan until the end of 2019.
United youth to get US chance
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will give game time to several young players in the club’s pre-season tour of the United States.
McAuley signs WBA extension
Defender Gareth McAuley will be back at West Brom last season after signing a new one-year contract extension.
Dimitrov out to retain title
Grigor Dimitrov is determined to retain his ATP Aegon Championships title at Queen’s Club as he looks to gain some momentum on grass ahead of Wimbledon.
West Ham bring in coach Woods
Chris Woods has joined West Ham as the club’s new goalkeeping coach.
Pace aims to topple Castle
Steady Pace carries the hopes of Saeed bin Suroor in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
Pace aims to topple Castle
Steady Pace carries the hopes of Saeed bin Suroor in the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.
