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Eagles' Mychal Kendricks: 'Too many people' say I look like Drake
Dwyane Wade predicted his NBA future in high school
WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper dies at 61 (Yahoo Sports)
”Rowdy” Roddy Piper, the kilt wearing trash-talker who headlined the first WrestleMania and later found movie stardom, died Friday. Piper’s death also comes days after Hulk Hogan, his biggest rival for decades, was fired by the WWE. Hogan had used racial slurs in a conversation captured on a sex tape.
Mets get Cespedes at trade deadline (Yahoo Sports)
The Mets finally landed the bat they were looking for in Yoenis Cespedes just ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, and Cole Hamels confirmed he blocked a trade to Houston before Philadelphia dealt its ace to Texas. Sixteen trades were made Friday ahead of the annual deadline for deals without waivers, but San Diego was among the buyers, not the sellers, to the surprise of some. Hamels was the only top
Sailing body to test for viruses in Rio Olympic venue (Yahoo Sports)
The governing body of world sailing says it will start doing its own independent testing for viruses in Rio’s Olympic waters after an Associated Press investigation showed a serious health risk to athletes competing in venues rife with raw sewage. ”We’re going to find someone who can do the testing for us that can safely cover what we need to know from a virus perspective as well as the bacteria
From Russia with love: Ruffini proposes marriage after win (Yahoo Sports)
Simone Ruffini’s victory in swimming’s version of the marathon at the world championships Saturday involved a parade of emotions. Despite throwing up twice during the opening lap on the Kazanka river, the Italian stood atop the podium under a light drizzle after the nearly five-hour 25-kilometer race and held up a marriage proposal for girlfriend and teammate Aurora Ponsele. ”It was tough but it went well in the end,” Ruffini
USOC: 3 cities being contacted to replace Boston in 2024 bid (Yahoo Sports)
U.S. Olympic leaders have started contacting Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington about the possibility of bidding for the 2024 Games and believe the demise of Boston’s candidacy will be ”ancient history” by the time the host city is selected in 2017. In an interview Saturday with The Associated Press, U.S. Olympic Committee chairman Larry Probst said a decision will be made by the end of August on which of
Golf-European Tour Paul Lawrie Match Play round 3 scores
Aug 1 (Infostrada Sports) – Scores from the European Tour Paul Lawrie Match Play Round 3 on Saturday in Aberdeen Robert Karlsson (Sweden) beat Johan Carlsson (Sweden) 4 and 3 Richie Ramsay (Britain) beat Morten Madsen (Denmark) by 1 hole David Howell (Britain) beat Chris Doak (Britain) 2 and 1 Chris Wood (Britain) beat Julien Quesne (France) 2 and 0 Marc Warren (Britain) beat Nicolas Colsaerts (Belgium) 3 and 1
Mata problem solved
Juan Mata returns to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in fine form for Manchester United and ready to show Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea what they’re missing. Louis van Gaal has worked hard to find a position for the Spanish playmaker but is now reaping the rewards, writes Adam Bate…
Mata problem solved
Juan Mata returns to Stamford Bridge on Saturday in fine form for Manchester United and ready to show Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea what they’re missing. Louis van Gaal has worked hard to find a position for the Spanish playmaker but is now reaping the rewards, writes Adam Bate…
United, Chelsea in Cup line-up
Manchester United and Chelsea have been confirmed as participants in this summer’s International Champions Cup in the United States.
Horn blows hot at Newmarket
Golden Horn made a promising return in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket for John Gosden.
Chelsea medical for Nathan
Chelsea are expected to confirm a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Nathan Allan de Souza within the next 24 hours, according to Sky sources.
Ellerbe promises Mayweather KO
Floyd Mayweather will knock out Manny Pacquiao, according to Leonard Ellerbe.
Djokovic scoops Laureus prize
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic has won the sportsman of the year prize at the Laureus Sports Awards, while Germany’s World Cup-winning squad took the best team award.
Kristale primed for return
View from connections ahead of Thursday’s Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes at Newmarket.
Dettori lands Nell Gwyn on Osaila
The Frankie Dettori ridden Osaila (4/1) was a narrow winner of the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket.
Navy sets sail in Sefton
View from connections ahead of Thursday’s Weatherbys General Stud Book Earl of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket.
