NFL Star Banned for Positive Drug Test

San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates has been suspended four games without pay four violating the National Football League’s substance abuse policy, the team said on Wednesday.

Gates, an eight-time Pro Bowl selection who is considered one of the best tight ends to ever play in the…

Team USA is Headed to World Cup Final

The United States reached the final of the women’s soccer World Cup for the second time in a row on Tuesday, taking advantage of a dubious penalty to beat top-ranked Germany 2-0 in a hugely enjoyable game.

Captain Carli Lloyd converted her spot kick in the 69th…

Chicago Blackhawks Part Ways With Saad

The Chicago Blackhawks said all along that Brandon Saad would be back next season.
Right up until Tuesday afternoon.
With contract talks at a stalemate on the eve of NHL free agency, the Stanley Cup champions parted with Saad in a seven-player deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
“Our…

Twitter's All Fun and Games, Until You Have to Face Kobe

Los Angeles Lakers first-round draft pick Larry Nance Jr. said he was “terrified” of his new teammate Kobe Bryant’s potential reaction to a tweet Nance sent in 2012 that referred to a sexual assault case involving Bryant. 

“You hear all the stories about how Kobe, or Mr. Bryant…

Team USA Moves on to World Cup Semis With 1-0 Win

The United States maintained their record of having reached every semi-final of the women’s World Cup after their 1-0 win over China on Friday set up a last four encounter with Germany.

The Americans came into the quarter-final in Ottawa missing two key players through suspension…