Sports

NFL Great Bart Starr's Health Challenges Greater Than Previously Disclosed

dweisman   | Oct 08, 2014 08:30 PM EDT

Suffering far more serious health issues than previously disclosed, NFL legend Bart Starr, 80 was recovering comfortably this week from a series of serious health events. His family said they were optimistic he would recover from various ailments suffered since early last month. read more

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Nadal Out in All-Spanish Encounter; Isner Wins in All-American Battle

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

Despite being diagnosed of appendicitis Sunday, World No. 2 Rafael Nadal went onto the court but lost in an all-Spanish Encounter while John Isner won his all-American battle against Steve Johnson at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Wednesday evening. read more

Despite Loss to Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins Strangely Happy in Locker Room

Dino Lirios   | Oct 08, 2014 02:00 PM EDT

Washington Redskins head coach Jay Gruden is investigating the upbeat and cheerful disposition that his players felt after their fourth loss to the Seattle Seahawks, 27-17. read more

UFC News: Chad Mendes Says He's in Jose Aldo's Head

Dino Lirios   | Oct 08, 2014 11:40 AM EDT

UFC number one contender for the featherweight title Chad Mendes says that he has gotten into the head of champion Jose Aldo. read more

Utah Jazz Sign Five-Year-Old Kid for One-Day Contract

Dino Lirios   | Oct 08, 2014 11:30 AM EDT

The NBA just got a hot new guard in a one-day contract when the Utah Jazz signed five-year-old JP Gibson. read more

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Novak Djokovic, Tomas Berdych Cruise to Third Round; Milos Raonic Retires

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 11:10 AM EDT

China Open finalists Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych cruised to the third round while Milos Raonic retired his opening match at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Wednesday. read more

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Jack Sock Ends Kei Nishikori’s Streak; Grigor Dimitrov Out

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

American Jack Sock ended Kei Nishikori’s streak of a third straight WTA Tour title while Grigor Dimitro is also out of the race at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Wednesday. read more

Generali Ladies Linz: Ivanovic Wins Opening Match but Withdrew Second Round Match Against Brengle

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 07:02 AM EDT

Second seeded Ana Ivanovic won her opening match against Pauline Parmentier but withdrew her second round matchup against Madison Brengle because of a hip injury at the Generali Laies Linz in Austria on Wednesday. read more

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Gilles Simon Upsets Stan Wawrinka

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 07:20 AM EDT

Frenchman Gilles Simon came back from a set down to upset Fourth seeded Stan Wawrinka at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Wednesday. read more

Shanghai Rolex Masters: David Ferrer Escapes Threat from Martin Klizan

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 07:10 AM EDT

Fifth seeded David Ferrer escaped a threat from Slovakian Martin Klizan at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Wednesday. read more

Shanghai Rolex Masters: Rafael Nadal Will Play Despite Appendicitis

Leo J. Magpayo   | Oct 08, 2014 07:00 AM EDT

World No. 2 Rafael Nadal has been diagnosed with enlargement of the appendix Sunday but despite of that, the Spaniard announced that he will still play at the Shanghai Rolex Masters in China on Tuesday. read more

Adrian Peterson Troubles Continue With New Accusations

Dan Weisman   | Oct 07, 2014 08:00 PM EDT

Even as Adrian Peterson said he would plead not guilty to child abuse charges, he faced more accusations Tuesday as he lashed out on social media against his many critics. read more

Despite Fighters Having Sidelines and Turning to Crowdfunding, Dana White Defends Fighters Pay

Dino Lirios   | Oct 07, 2014 11:00 AM EDT

While several fighters turn to holding other jobs and crowdfunding programs to step inside the most successful mixed martial arts (MMA) organization in the world, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White still defends fighters' pay. read more

Advantages of Performance-Enhancing Drugs Stay After Athletes Stop Usage

Dino Lirios   | Oct 07, 2014 11:30 AM EDT

Researchers have discovered that the effects of taking drugs as an advantage in a sport can stay as long as decades after the athlete has stopped using them. read more

Cavs Rumors: Zydrunas Ilgauskas Plans To Come Back From Retirement - Report

Staff Reporter   | Oct 07, 2014 07:31 AM EDT

Recently retired All-Star big man Zydrunas Ilgauskas is reportedly considering a comeback with the Cleveland Cavaliers for another shot at NBA title with LeBron James, ESPN Cleveland radio reporter Tom Rizzo said on his show. read more

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