The Los Angeles Clippers were fined $250,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for violating the league’s rules while trying to re-sign DeAndre Jordan last month. The league said the Clippers made a presentation to the then-free agent on July 2 that improperly included a potential third-party endorsement opportunity. League rules prohibit teams from arranging for others to provide compensation for a player unless it is included in a contract or
Kyle Schwarber has just four hits in his last 29 at bats, though all have been for home runs. Schwarber, Miguel Montero and Starlin Castro all hit home runs in support of another solid outing from Jake Arrieta, and the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 8-5 Tuesday night for their sixth straight win. Schwarber’s towering, three-run homer in the third set the tone for the Cubs, who have
Rutgers is investigating whether football coach Kyle Flood violated school or NCAA rules by contacting a faculty member about the academic status of a player. NJ.com first reported Tuesday that Rutgers University’s office of general counsel is investigating the severity of the alleged violation. Flood could be in violation of NCAA rules regarding extra benefits and also university rules by communicating with faculty member about a players’ course work.
PGA Championship winner Jason Day of Australia withdrew from Wednesday’s Pro-Am at The Barclays tournament due to a back issue but should be able to tee off in Thursday’s first round. The withdrawal was a precautionary move, the player’s trainer said in a statement at the first event of the four-tournament, season-ending FedExCup playoffs that start on Thursday at Plainfield Country Club. “Jason tweaked his back moving an item under
Tiger Woods is well on the way back to becoming a force in the game again after a torrid 2015, his niece Cheyenne Woods told AFP on Wednesday. The LPGA rookie said it had been great to see her famous uncle return to form at the PGA Tour’s Wyndham Championships last week and that “he’s only going to get better from here”. Tiger was the joint leader after going into
(The Sports Xchange) – The streaking Toronto Blue Jays were given extra assistance from the Rangers after Texas helped them score two runs with two outs in the ninth inning for a come-from-behind 6-5 victory on Tuesday. The win also enabled the Blue Jays (70-55) to move 15 games over .500 for the first time since the end of the 1993 season. Texas closer Shawn Tolleson, 25-for-26 in save situations
(The Sports Xchange) – Carlos Gomez had an eventful game when he homered, drove in four runs and nearly got involved in a benches-clearing incident as the Houston Astros crushed the New York Yankees 15-1 on Tuesday. Gomez led Houston to only its fourth win in the last 20 road games by getting an RBI double in the first off right-hander Ivan Nova (5-6) and a three-run home run in
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed quarterback Michael Vick to a one-year deal, the team announced on Tuesday. Financial terms of the contract were not disclosed but the veteran is expected to act as back-up to Pro Bowl signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger. The 35-year-old Vick spent last season with the New York Jets but was used sparingly behind the impressive Geno Smith.
Michael O’Neill believes victory over Romania this weekend will give his Northern Ireland side an excellent chance of qualifying for next year’s European Championships.
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Charles O’Brien is thinking of giving Iveagh Gardens a midsummer holiday and bring her back when there is a better chance of soft ground in the autumn.
Charles O’Brien is thinking of giving Iveagh Gardens a midsummer holiday and bring her back when there is a better chance of soft ground in the autumn.
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has signed a one-year contract extension with the European champions.
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique has signed a one-year contract extension with the European champions.
Long-serving Essex duo David Masters and Graham Napier have agreed one-year contract extensions, keeping them at Chelmsford until the end of the 2016 season.
Long-serving Essex duo David Masters and Graham Napier have agreed one-year contract extensions, keeping them at Chelmsford until the end of the 2016 season.
Queen Of Ice is unlikely to take up her engagement in the Munster Oaks at Cork on Sunday.
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