Lamar Odom has regained consciousness, and he is communicating – speaking and even giving a thumbs up from his hospital bed – just days after being found in extremely critical condition at a Nevada brothel, loved ones said. It’s the first significant update on Odom’s health since he was found unconscious and facedown at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada, on Tuesday afternoon. Odom spoke a greeting and gave a
Johnny Manziel promised he would win back the trust of the Browns and teammates with his actions following a rocky rookie season. After making significant strides in his second year in the NFL, a recent incident could raise concerns about the popular quarterback again. Manziel was questioned by police after witnesses saw him arguing on the side of a highway with his girlfriend and pulling her back into his car
After downplaying injuries, LeBron James has accepted reality: the Cavaliers won’t start the season looking like potential NBA champions. Decimated by injuries since the 2014-15 playoffs, the Cavs will open a new season without starting guards Kyrie Irving (knee surgery) and Iman Shumpert (wrist). Kevin Love (shoulder), Anderson Varejao (Achilles) and Timofey Mozgov (knees) are still recovering from surgeries.
Bills running back LeSean McCoy expects to return from a hamstring injury and play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Two other top players – quarterback Tyrod Taylor and receiver Sammy Watkins – are questionable. ”I look forward to playing,” McCoy said.
In the neighborhood around Chicago’s storied Wrigley Field, there is an aura of anticipation rarely sparked by the Cubs, baseball’s long-time lovable losers who are trying to end a 107-year jinx. The Cubs have not reached the World Series since 1945 and have not won Major League Baseball’s championship series since 1908 — the longest title drought in North American sports history. “If they win this next series and they
(Reuters) – Australian Scott Hend took charge of the Macau Open by carding a masterful seven-under-par 64 in the third round on Saturday to set up another final day shoot out with India’s Anirban Lahiri. The 2013 champion struck two eagle threes during his third round in the Chinese gambling enclave on Saturday to move onto 15-under and two clear of defending champion Lahiri, who pipped the Australian to the
Australian Scott Hend took charge of the Macau Open by carding a masterful seven-under-par 64 in the third round on Saturday to set up another final day shoot out with India’s Anirban Lahiri. The 2013 champion struck two eagle threes during his third round in the Chinese gambling enclave on Saturday to move onto 15-under and two clear of defending champion Lahiri, who pipped the Australian to the title last
(Reuters) – American Matt Kuchar will take a two-shot lead into the final round of the Fiji International after an impressive 69 on Saturday left him as the only man under par. The world number 16 made the most of slightly easier conditions to shoot an impressive three-under-par third round to sit two clear of Australian Aron Price (69). Left-hander Nick Cullen, also from Australia, was a further four shots
(Reuters) – World number two Lydia Ko recovered from a wobbly back nine spell to hold a share of the lead with South Korea’s Park Sung-hyun after the third round of the LPGA KEB Hana Bank Championship in Incheon on Saturday. The two were locked at 13-under-par, one clear of Lee Mi-rim (67) and American Lexi Thompson (69), after contrasting third rounds at the Sky 72 Club, west of Seoul,
Gloucestershire booked a spot in the Royal London One-Day Cup final at Lord’s with an eight-wicket win over Yorkshire in the semi-final at Headignley.
Leighton Aspell was taken to hospital for further checks following a nasty fall at Fontwell on Sunday.
Kilkenny delivered a superb second-half performance to defeat Galway and lift the All-Ireland hurling title after 1-22 to 1-18 victory.
Ben Stokes was given out obstructing the field in controversial fashion in England’s ODI against Australia at Lord’s.
Charlie Appleby earmarked the Mill Reef Stakes as the next potential stopping point for Rouleau after he gained a first victory at Pattern-race level in the toteexacta Sirenia Stakes at Kempton.
Fabio Aru dug deep to defend his lead of the Vuelta a Espana as breakaway rider Alessandro De Marchi climbed to a solo victory on stage 14.
Yasuhisa Arai was forced to bat away questions about whether he should resign in what was described as a ‘brutal’ interrogation of the Honda boss on Saturday night.
Salford boosted their chances of retaining their Super League status after three players scored hat-tricks in their 50-28 win over Halifax at The Shay.
Arjen Robben has been ruled out for four weeks with a left abductor injury, Bayern Munich have announced.
Rangers will include Ryan Hardie in their squad for their home Scottish Championship clash with Raith on Saturday despite the row between the clubs over the player’s availability for the match.
