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International Olympic Committee exec in ticket probe moved to prison

An IOC spokesman declined to comment on the arrest but confirmed that Hickey had been taken to hospital. Hickey's alleged involvement was through Ireland's Ol...

Gee, Escobar lead red-hot Royals to 8-5 win over Yankees

Coming into play tonight, the Yankees were 3.5 games behind for the second Wild Card spot, and were playing the team ahead of them in the race. The three-run ...

'I did not commit the crimes' - Brazil's Rousseff testifies in impeachment proceedings

It's not clear if an impassioned speech will do any good. Supporters said she made a solid case for her defense, though critics countered it won't matter when i...

Jose Mourinho Admits Bastian Schweinsteiger Will Never Play For Him

It's his life, his career. With no emotion in his face whatsoever, Mourinho sarcastically suggests that he expected Bayern Munich representatives to "run to Man...

England boss Allardyce defends decision to omit Barkley

I just give my all every time I go on the field. If the opposition score, we make sure we always score more, even if it finishes 6-5. "He has made a massive i...

Fabregas Says He's Fully Committed To Chelsea

Antonio Conte has reportedly told Cesc Fabregas he can leave the club before Wednesday's transfer deadline day, according to Sunday Express . And reports in ...

Brazil defeats Germany in penalties, wins first Olympic soccer gold

The frenetic home fans packed into Rio's Maracana stadium on Saturday held their collective breath as Brazil captain Neymar walked up to take his side's fif...

Chelsea defender Ivanovic: In-form Hazard can decide title

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has praised in-form winger Eden Hazard after a dominant 3-0 victory over Burnley. "He's tried to give us confidence", Hazard to...

Rossi to join Celta Vigo

The injury-plagued forward made 33 appearances for the Viola , scoring 16 goals, since joining the Serie A side in January 2013. Rossi will now be hoping to ...

'Leander Paes, Rohan Bopanna were under-prepared'

Though they couldn't get into a tournament to practice together given the difference in their individual rankings, I feel they gave it their best shot", said Bh...

Los Angeles Lakers sign summer league standout Zach Auguste

The Lakers brought their training camp roster to 16 players Monday, signing undrafted rookie power forward Zach Auguste. The Lakers training camp roster now s...

Larry Bowa doesn't think Tim Tebow's baseball career will work out

I don't think it can happen. Though his raw skills have drawn praise from some, he's not played organized baseball since high school. He played for the Patriots...

Kevin Durant unsure about playing in 2020 Olympics

It looks like this woman was more than a little thrilled to be partying face-to-face with the biggest addition to Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant . "That's...

DPs help Padres' Perdomo 6-hit Marlins

Suzuki has started 10 of Miami's 11 games since OF Giancarlo Stanton sustained a groin injury on August 13 and hit.171 during the stretch. "After that he real...

Play called off as rain turns spoilsport; WI clinch series 1-0

Also the money making ability of this place, the spectators will come, the time suits broadcasters. "We were always working against time especially with the 4...

Wenger says he's ready to spend

I will spend £300m if I find the player, if I have £300m. Wenger knows he needs a positive result at the King Power tomorrow to keep his critics at bay and gi...

Walter Mazzarri unlikely to start all three Watford new boys against Arsenal

The Hornets manager went on to compliment his new signings " good dribbling qualities " before claiming that Pereyra "is the missing link in our squad". The vis...

RUMOURS: Arsenal target Paraguay star Almiron

Arsene Wenger confirmed that he was close to sealing deals to sign Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi at the weekend, and they are now reported to be close to sig...

Dak Prescott: 'I'm the smartest QB' in 2016 draft class

Prescott has flashed talent and natural ability with his ball placement, game management, decision-making, arm strength, mobility, and pocket presence - all of ...

Thumbs-up for Brady at practice

It's unclear who will get the start at quarterback. Given Brady's four-game suspension to start the season, Garoppolo could likely use the extra snaps to get hi...

Police union chief calls Colin Kaepernick's act a 'great disappointment'

When "I feel like that flag represents what it's supposed to represent, and this country is representing people the way it's supposed to - I'll stand", he said....

Imad: All not lost for Pakistan in ODI series

Nevertheless Imad says Azhar Ali's team have it in them to battle back in the third match at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. "It's the first time we've ever been No....

MTV VMAs Best And Worst Dressed

But West's baffling speech was only a prelude to even more madness: He was there to introduce the new video for "Fade," from Life of Pablo . "When I thin...

Alan Shearer calls for Wayne Rooney to ditch England

No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. England manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed Wayne Rooney will be continuing as the team's ...

Milwaukee Bucks re-sign free-agent forward Steve Novak

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. He appeared in just three games for the Bucks before injuring his left MCL and missing the remainder of the season. He was...

England door is still open for Barkley, Allardyce insists

West Ham's Michail Antonio has arrived at St. George's Park following his first England call-up. "It's the hardest squad I've ever picked because it's Engl...

Muschamp: South Carolina to use two QBs vs. Vanderbilt

McWilliams, who started 18 games over the past three seasons, had returned to the team last week after missing several days of the preseason to help family deal...

Pence: 'Nothing has changed' about Trump's immigration plans

New Jersey governor Chris Christie did not acknowledge a " softening " in Donald Trump's stance on immigration Sunday. "There will be no path to legalization,...

Jutanugarn wins LPGA's Canadian Open, Hamilton's Alena Sharp fourth

She nearly pulled out of this week's US$2.25-million Canadian Pacific Women's Open, but was glad she didn't. My irons getting a lot better in the last week or ...

Three of four remaining seeds saunter into semifinals — WTA New Haven

It was the largest crowd for any session this week. It will be worth an extra $1 million, to be exact. There is one catch. Her performance in CT is an indicat...

Football Player Sits Out National Anthem

Let's just say DL Hughley supports him 100% and delivers a strong message only in the way he can. Kaepernick, who is biracial and was adopted and raised by wh...

Dhoni, Brathwaite disagree over United States ground

Dhoni is happy that talent is now getting transformed into performance. "There is no Shoaib Akhtar in their team so I don't think it was a big concern", the Ind...

Sunderland sign Spanish defender Manquillo on season-long loan

The former Spanish Under-21 global, who is now under contract at Atletico Madrid , had a two-year loan with Liverpool cut short after featuring just 10 times i...

Sakshi, Sindhu, Dipa, Gopi to be gifted BMW cars!

Sindhu's coach Gopichand , who has produced champions like London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and China Open Superseries victor Kidambi Srikanth, sp...

Jurgen Klopp Regrets Exuberant Celebrations After Liverpool's Fourth Goal At Arsenal

Arsenal responded and hit back through substitute Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and defender Calum Chambers but Liverpool held on to take three points - with Lalla...