Novak Djokovic takes out French Open frustration on Perrier sign (PHOTOS)
Novak Djokovic was unhappy following Rafael Nadal's fifth break of serve in the French Open final. Naturally, he took it out on a sign advertising carbonated water. As the world No. 1 approached his...
View ArticleGerman fans used Messi chant outside Portugal’s hotel before (and during) win
Germany beat Portugal 1-0 in their Euro 2012 opener on Saturday, frustrating Cristiano Ronaldo in the process -- something the German fans tried to lay the seeds for well before the match even...
View ArticleSidney Crosby and the 10-year Pittsburgh Penguins contract extension
Sidney Crosby becomes an unrestricted free agent in Summer 2013, but one imagines he'll finalize a new contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins before the rules change for player compensation and contract...
View ArticleMike Moustakas misses first base, settles for very long, very strange single
On Friday, Oakland A's outfielder Seth Smith turned in a defensive gem that could receive consideration for Play of the Year in Major League Baseball. On Saturday night, the Kansas City Royals and...
View ArticleIran bans women from public Euro 2012 screenings, says they should ‘thank...
Despite public screenings of football matches becoming a popular pastime for couples and families in Iran during the 2010 World Cup, women have been banned from watching Euro 2012 in public. The movie...
View ArticleRain postpones conclusion of French Open final until Monday
The rain didn't go away Sunday in Paris, causing two stoppages at the French Open final and postponing the finish of the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal until 7 a.m. ET on Monday....
View ArticleMario Balotelli comments from the bench during Italy’s match against Spain
Mario Balotelli started for Italy in its Euro 2012 opener against Spain and even in a match filled with brilliant talents playing for the last two World Cup winners, he was still largely the center of...
View ArticleBride punched, lobsters thrown, police called (twice) during former Newcastle...
Newcastle released 25-year-old midfielder Danny Guthrie on his wedding day. This was only the beginning. Several hours later, early in the morning of June 2, police were twice called to Allerton...
View ArticleUrijah Faber vs. Renan Barao moved to UFC 149 after injury to Jose Aldo
The UFC's game of musical chairs continues, as Jose Aldo's bout with Erik Koch for the main event of UFC 149 has been scrapped because of an injury to Aldo. Urijah Faber's bout with Renan Barao was...
View ArticleTwo former Auburn players killed, one player injured in shooting
The Auburn community is mourning after former Auburn football players Ed Christian and Ladarious Phillips were shot and killed during an off-campus party Saturday night. Offensive lineman Eric Mack...
View ArticleSharks acquire rights to Brad Stuart from Red Wings; will he sign?
The San Jose Sharks have made a trade with the Detroit Red Wings, acquiring the rights to UFA defenseman Brad Stuart in exchange for UFA forward Andrew Murray and a conditional pick in the 2014 NHL...
View ArticleNo warnings here: Plethora of pit road speeding penalties passed out at Pocono
If you were listening to the NASCAR officials' scanner channel during Sunday's Pocono 400, no, that wasn't a bunch of chatter about Vin Diesel and the latest "Too Fast" movie. While we don't know for...
View ArticleEspanyol women cover Barcelona’s name on trophy with tape and marker
Espanyol beat Athletic Bilbao in the Copa de la Reina (the women's version of the Copa del Rey) final. It was the fourth time in seven years its won the competition, avenging its loss to city rivals...
View ArticleJoey Logano captures win at, yes, an interesting Pocono race
Say what you will about Sunday's race at Pocono, but it was never boring. Long derided by both fans and drivers alike as one of the least popular tracks on the circuit, Pocono proved to have more than...
View ArticleDustin Johnson a U.S. Open contender? It sure looks that way
Admit it, you probably weren't considering Dustin Johnson for your U.S. Open pool at the beginning of the week. It's OK, we don't blame you. Having come off an 11-week layoff following a back injury...
View ArticleJordyn Wieber’s consistent performance wins her Visa Championships
ST. LOUIS -- With another steady and powerful performance, Jordyn Wieber won the all-around at Sunday's Visa Championships. She came into the event tied with Gabrielle Douglas, but a fall on the beam...
View ArticleUkraine coach says his strikers can’t score and his defenders can’t tackle
Fresh from accusing Germany of poisoning his squad, Ukraine coach Oleg Blokhin has taken an unusual approach to motivating his side: telling the press that they're not very good. Speaking before the...
View ArticlePorn star Taylor Stevens back behind Devils’ bench for Game 6; coach Peter...
Peter DeBoer demonstrates his legendary focus. Since most of us have eyes, there was no missing Taylor Stevens behind the Devils' bench for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The porn star and her ......
View ArticleNikica Jelavic: The name to remember from day three of Euro 2012
"Goals, goals and more goals" -- Nikica Jelavic when asked what he would bring to Everton, February 2012 This was a tough call. Mario Mandzukic, who is playing for a transfer after Wolfsburg decided...
View ArticleLes Miles wants grads from his high school alma mater to have swag
Les Miles rarely misses an opportunity to inspire — or to be in the spotlight - so while touring his alma mater, Elyria High School in Ohio, and its new $70 million campus on Saturday with some of his...
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