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Exciting Ryder Cup Matchups Begin To Take Shape

dweisman   | Sep 25, 2014 05:54 PM EDT

It's U.S.versus Europe in the 2014 edition of the Ryder Cup, an international golfing event that seems to get bigger every two years that's it played. For the first time, the event that takes place in Europe will be televised live in the U.S. on NBC and the Golf Channel, NBC's partner. read more

Pitcher Phil Hughes Misses $500,000 Bonus Due to Rain Delay

Staff Reporter   | Sep 25, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

Phil Hughes, pitcher for Major League Baseball's (MLB) Minnesota Twins, missed a bonus of US$500,000 due to persistent rainstorms. read more

ESPN Personality Bill Simmons Suspended Due to Scathing Words Against NFL Commissioner

Dino Lirios   | Sep 25, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

Bill Simmons, sports columnist and analyst for the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN), was recently suspended for three weeks over several comments he made about National Football League's Commissioner Roger Goodell. read more

World Series of Fighting Looking to give 50 Percent of PPV Buys to Fighters in Late 2015

Dino Lirios   | Sep 25, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization, World Series of Fighting (WSOF) looks to revamp its business strategy late in 2015, by giving 50 percent of their pay-per-view buys to participating fighters in the card. read more

Wuhan Open: Bouchard Advances to Semifinals; Kvitova Ends Garcia’s Streak

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 25, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard defeated Alize Cornet and Petra Kvitova ended Caroline Garcia’s streak at the first edition of the Wuhan Open in China on Thursday. read more

Women’s Volleyball World Championship: Russia Clobbers Mexico; China Shuts Out Azerbaijan

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 25, 2014 04:31 AM EDT

Defending champion Russia clobbered Mexico and China shut out Azerbaijan in the second day of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Italy on Wednesday. read more

Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva Goes Under Knife To Remove Re-egmerging Tumor

Dino Lirios   | Sep 24, 2014 09:51 AM EDT

UFC Heavyweight, Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva was recently under the knife as doctors took out a pituitary gland tumor that has reemerged from before. The surgery is likely to keep Silva in the hospital for a week more. read more

Wanderlei Silva Comments on Nevada Athletic Commission's Penalties and Lifetime Ban

Dino Lirios   | Sep 24, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) legend, veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and now retired fighter Wanderlei Silva had words as violent as his punches for the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) regarding his lifetime ban. read more

Mark Hunt Calls Out Josh Barnett for Next UFC Heavyweight Showdown

Dino Lirios   | Sep 24, 2014 09:18 AM EDT

After his recent knockout victory with Roy "Big Country" Nelson, Mark "The Super Samoan" Hunt is lobbying for his next opponent in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Josh "Warmaster" Barnett. read more

Nevada Athletic Commission Penalizes Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier for Media Day Brawl

Dino Lirios   | Sep 24, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

Following the hearing by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC), Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and contender Daniel Cormier will be fined for their brawl during a media press conference last August 4. read more

Rob Bironas Death: Reports of Road Rage Just Prior To SUV Crash

dweisman   | Sep 23, 2014 06:46 PM EDT

Former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas, 36, reportedly was dealing out road rage just prior to his fatal SUV crash a mile from his home, according to numerous reports Tuesday. read more

Wuhan Open: Petra Kvitova Cruises to Third Round; Bouchard and Kerber Comes Back to Win

Leo J. Magpayo   | Sep 23, 2014 06:21 PM EDT

Petra Kvitova cruised to the third round while Eugenie Bouchard and Angelique Kerber came back a set down to win their respective matches at the Wuhan Open in China on Tuesday. read more

Baltimore Ravens Owner Denies Seeking NFL Leniency for Ray Rice

Joselito Martin   | Sep 23, 2014 06:25 PM EDT

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti broke his silence Monday and denied allegations that he and other team officials had tried to sway the NFL to be lenient with Ray Rice after the star player's arrest last February. read more

Chris Weidman Injured, Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler Replace Main Event for UFC 181

Dino Lirios   | Sep 23, 2014 05:56 PM EDT

Chris Weidman, Middleweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has sustained an injury that has sidelined him from his upcoming title fight with Vitor Belfort in UFC 181. read more

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