Cubs Acquire Aroldis Chapman from Yankees
For weeks now, speculation has run rampant that the Chicago Cubs would make a deal for New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, he of the 100+ miles per hour fastball,...
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Orioles Sweep Indians, Return to 1st Place
After losing four games in a row during the third week of July, the Baltimore Orioles found themselves in second place behind the Boston Red Sox. After salvaging the final...
Jeff Gordon Will Sub for Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
With Dale Earnhardt Jr. experiencing concussion like symptoms, his racing team, Hendrick Motor Sports, was looking around for a substitute driver for the next two NASCAR races. Those two races...
Hanley Ramirez Hits Three Homers as Red Sox Take Over 1st Place in A.L. East
Hanley Ramirez doesn’t put the kind of numbers that he used to back in his hey day with the Marlins, but he’s on track to have one of his better...
Ex Detroit Lions Running Back Jahvid Best Makes St. Lucia Track and Field Olympic Team
Jahvid Best was a speedy running back with the Detroit Lions who had a promising NFL career halted after 22 games due to concussions. Though his football days are behind...
Rob Gronkowski Plays Air Guitar with Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney’s current tour stopped at Boston for a show at Fenway Park July 17th. Among those taking in the show was New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Of...
R.I.P. Nate Thurmond
Nate Thurmond, a defensive beast as a center and power forward in the NBA in the 1960s and ’70s, died of leukemia on July 16th, 2016 at age 74. Thurmond...
Tom Brady Ends Deflategate Legal Appeals; Will Serve 4 Game Suspension
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady announced via Facebook on July 15th that he will not pursue any further legal appeals in the Deflategate affair and will serve his four...
Manny Pacquiao Plans Return to Boxing
After defeating Timothy Bradley Jr. by a unanimous decision back on April 9th, Manny Pacquiao announced he would be retiring from boxing to focus on his other job as a...
Memorable Oration at This Year’s ESPY Awards
The 2016 ESPY Awards were presented in Los Angeles on July 13th, with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and former University of Connecticut basketball star Brenna Stewart, now playing for...
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