Brandon Moss was sorry to see close friend David Murphy traded earlier this week by the Indians. Moss was dealt Thursday to the St. Louis Cardinals, who were in the market for an outfielder after seven-time All-Star Matt Holliday re-injured his right quadriceps on Wednesday. In exchange for Moss, who was in his first season with the Indians, the Indians received minor league pitcher Rob Kaminsky, a first-round pick in
The waters where Olympians will compete in swimming and boating events next summer in South America’s first games are rife with human sewage and present a serious health risk for athletes, as well as for visitors to the iconic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. An Associated Press investigation found dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria from sewage in venues where athletes will compete in the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic
The waters where Olympians will compete in swimming and boating events next summer in South America’s first games are rife with human sewage and present a serious health risk for athletes, as well as for visitors to the iconic beaches of Rio de Janeiro. An Associated Press investigation found dangerously high levels of viruses and bacteria from sewage in venues where athletes will compete in the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic
After years of trade speculation, Cole Hamels’ time in Philadelphia is ending. Two people familiar with the deal say the Phillies have agreed to trade the ace left-hander to the Texas Rangers for a package of prospects. Hamels has a limited no-trade clause but does not have to approve a deal to the Rangers.
After years of trade speculation, Cole Hamels’ time in Philadelphia is ending. Two people familiar with the deal say the Phillies have agreed to trade the ace left-hander to the Texas Rangers for a package of prospects. Hamels has a limited no-trade clause but does not have to approve a deal to the Rangers.
The Houston Astros are back in first place in the American League West – the first time they have led their division this late in the season in 12 years. Rookie Lance McCullers pitched seven solid innings and Preston Tucker and Jon Singleton homered to help the Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night that regained the division lead for them. Houston took the
The Houston Astros are back in first place in the American League West – the first time they have led their division this late in the season in 12 years. Rookie Lance McCullers pitched seven solid innings and Preston Tucker and Jon Singleton homered to help the Astros to a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night that regained the division lead for them. Houston took the
Leinster head coach Matt O’Connor has rotated his squad for Sunday’s Guinness PRO12 tie with the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade.
Thistlecrack (25/1) was a surprise winner of the Grade One Doom Bar Sefton Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree for Colin Tizzard.
Head coach Robbie Neilson says he wants either Rangers or Hibernian to be promoted alongside Hearts to improve the standard of the Premiership.
Team news for Saturday’s League Two clash between Cambridge United and Accrington Stanley at Abbey Stadium.
David Lloyd reflects on the many reasons why Richie Benaud will be remembered affectionately around the world…
Dani Alves is set to leave Barcelona after rejecting an offer to extend his contract beyond the end of the season, his agent confirmed on Thursday.
Justin Rose says playing alongside defending champion Bubba Watson was instrumental in helping him make a strong start to the 2015 Masters Tournament at Augusta National.
Current England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Giles Clarke has been nominated as the first ECB president following a board meeting at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Delhi Daredevils’ IPL struggles continued as they lost to Chennai Super Kings by an agonising one-run margin in their 2015 opener.
Paul McGinley says Rory McIlroy must ‘forget about history’ when he plays at Augusta National this week.
