Former NBA and reality TV star Lamar Odom was hospitalized after he was found unconscious at a Nevada brothel, authorities said. The former Los Angeles Laker and member-by-marriage of the Kardashian family was in a Las Vegas hospital Tuesday night and there was no immediate word on his condition, officials said. The Nye County Sheriff’s Department was called at about 3:15 p.m. Tuesday to Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada, about
Florida freshman defensive back Deiondre Porter has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on four felony charges. Porter, one of the team’s top special teams players, was arrested Wednesday on aggravated assault charges. The Gators announced his suspension on Twitter, and coach Jim McElwain addressed it on the Southeastern Conference coaches call.
Steve Spurrier knew it was time. South Carolina was struggling and the gregarious and once innovative coach was a big reason why. Always one to do things his way, Spurrier believed he needed to step aside, and no one was going to change his mind.
Former NBA player and reality television star Lamar Odom was reported to be on a respirator and fighting for his life in a Las Vegas hospital on Wednesday after being found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel. Odom, 35, the ex-husband of Khloe Kardashian, suffered a medical emergency on Tuesday at the Love Ranch in Crystal, Nevada, about 80 miles (50 kms) northwest of Las Vegas, the Nye County Sheriff’s Office
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said unearthing the next Yao Ming shouldn’t be left to chance as the wildly popular US basketball league pushes efforts to develop Chinese stars. The Houston Rockets giant set off a National Basketball Association (NBA) boom in China which still reverberates, demonstrating the enormous value of home-grown players. As Chinese-American Jeremy Lin was mobbed in China during pre-season appearances for the Charlotte Hornets, Silver told AFP
By Patrick Johnston Oct 14 (Reuters) – More talks are planned on a proposed merger between the Asian and European Tours following a lengthy but productive discussion in Macau, Thai golfer Thongchai Jaidee told Reuters on Wednesday. Thongchai said a meeting took place in Macau ahead of this week’s Asian Tour tournament, which starts on Thursday, although stopped short of saying what was discussed and who was present.
By Alan Crosby NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Dodgers needed a win. Pitching on just three days rest, the 27-year-old gave up just three hits over seven innings as the Dodgers won 3-1 on Tuesday to level the National League Division Series 2-2 and force a decisive Game Five back in Los Angeles on Thursday. “It felt good to get a win tonight,” Kershaw said, adding it “felt
By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) – Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, pitching on short rest, stymied the New York Mets in a 3-1 win on Tuesday to stave off elimination and send their National League Division Series back to Los Angeles. The victory leveled the series at 2-2 and set up a decisive Game Five on Thursday with the winner advancing to the best-of-seven National League Championship Series against the
West Ham stunned Liverpool 3-0 to win their first league game at Anfield in over 50 years and end their hosts’ unbeaten start to the season.
Jasper Stuyven sprinted to victory and Esteban Chaves retained his overall lead on an eventful eighth stage of the Vuelta a Espana in which two of the overall contenders crashed out.
Crystal Palace claimed a superb three points at Chelsea on Saturday as goals from Bakary Sako and Joel Ward earned them a 2-1 win.
Kodi Bear lived up to expectations with an authoritative victory in the Doom Bar Celebration Mile Stakes at Goodwood.
Marc Marquez smashed his own record to claim his sixth pole of the season for Sunday’s British Grand Prix.
Polybius broke his duck for the season with an emphatic success at Listed level in the Stobart Club And Shop Hopeful Stakes.
Views from connections ahead the Dance Design Fillies Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.
Chris Froome lost time to his rivals for Vuelta a Espana victory as breakaway rider Bert-Jan Lindeman won stage seven and Esteban Chaves retained the overall lead.
Alan Pardew feels Premier League champions Chelsea are an even better side than they were last season.
