Sports

Injured Juan Martin del Potro Pulls Out of US Open

Jasmine Solana   | Aug 16, 2014 04:59 AM EDT

The age-old nemesis of many tennis players struck once again. Juan Martin del Potro has pulled out of the 2014 U.S. Open after injuring his wrist on his off-hand. read more

FIVB World Grand Prix: China Wins Against South Korea, Takes Over Second Spot

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 16, 2014 03:17 AM EDT

China handed South Korea its fourth loss, 24-26, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19, to take the second spot in the third and final leg of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Macau on Friday. read more

Paul George Looks Forward to Recovery; Wants to Suit Up for 2016 Olympics

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 16, 2014 02:28 AM EDT

Indiana Pacers forward Paul George isn't blaming Team USA for the injury he sustained in practice a couple of weeks ago, staying positive as he continues to recover. read more

Kings Make Undrafted Center First NBA Player of Indian Descent

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 16, 2014 01:10 AM EDT

New Mexico State center Sim Bhullar is now with the Sacramento Kings as he made history as the first player of Indian descent to be signed by an NBA team. read more

W&S Open: Sharapova Wins French Open Rematch, Serena Advances to Semis

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 16, 2014 01:02 AM EDT

Former Cincinnati Masters champion Maria Sharapova won a rematch against Simona Halep, while World No. 1 Serena Williams advanced to the semifinals of the Western and Southern Open on Friday read more

W&S Open: Raonic Dismantles Fognini, Benneteau Upsets Wawrinka

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 15, 2014 11:36 PM EDT

Hard-hitting Milos Raonic dismantled Fabio Fognini in straight sets, while Julien Benneteau upset third-seed Stan Wawrinka in the semifinals of the Western and Southern Open on Friday. read more

Little League World Series 2014 begins play

Dan Weisman   | Aug 15, 2014 04:31 PM EDT

Little League World Series 2014 play begins in earnest on Friday as teams of 12- and 13-year old kids from around the world compete in the 68th series at Williamsport, Pa. read more

Cyborg Justino Focused on Dropping to Bantamweight to Fight Ronda Rousey

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 15, 2014 12:31 PM EDT

Cris “Cyborg” Justino is dedicated to drop to bantamweight for a chance to compete against UFC’s 135-pound champion Ronday Rousey. read more

Steeplechase Winner's Premature Celebration Lead to Gold Medal Disqualification

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 15, 2014 10:43 AM EDT

French runner Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad was disqualified from the 3000 metres steeplechase gold medal after doing an early celebration of running shirtless before reaching the finish at the European Athletics championships. read more

NASCAR Racer Kevin Ward Jr. Laid to Rest

Dino Lirios   | Aug 15, 2014 09:40 AM EDT

Kevin Ward Jr., former Sprint car driver, was recently laid to rest Thursday in Turin, New York, five days after he was killed when fellow race car driver and former NASCAR champion Tony Stewart struck him, throwing him away a feet, and killing him on the speedway. read more

Ban on Luis Suarez Relaxed

Dino Lirios   | Aug 15, 2014 07:45 AM EDT

The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS), the governing body presiding over Luis Suarez's biting case, has reduced the sanctions bestowed by Fifa on the athlete for the altercations in the World Cup group stage incident last June 24. read more

Olympic Gold Medalist Amy Van Ryken Rouen Discharged from Hospital

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 15, 2014 03:46 AM EDT

Six-time Olympic gold medalist Amy Van Ryken Rouen has been discharged from a hospital after she broke her back during an all-terrain vehicle accident in Colorado in June. read more

Bellator Revives Women’s Division, Adds Two Marquee Fighters

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 15, 2014 03:39 AM EDT

After shutting down the division back in 2013, Bellator MMA added two featherweight fighters in the women’s division as they start a new era of Bellator female competitors. read more

Tony Stewart Skipping Michigan Race; NBC Analyst Jeff Burton to Replace Him

Roxel Gestiada   | Aug 15, 2014 03:33 AM EDT

Tony Stewart is skipping Sunday's race at Michigan International Speedway, missing his second consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup event since the Kevin Ward Jr. incident. read more

Former Houston University Football Player Killed in Afghanistan

Leo J. Magpayo   | Aug 15, 2014 03:21 AM EDT

The Department of Defense announced that a former Houston University football player was killed earlier this week when his unit took fire from enemy troops in Ghazni, Afghanistan. read more

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