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Namoi Osaka beat Serena Williams at the US Open, but that was after Serena Williams was penalized and fined for her actions. LeBron James and Kevin Durant's 2011 rap single is finally released. The NFL is not expected to implement a new policy on the national anthem this season. Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal will miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Martavis Bryant is facing a yearlong suspension for his latest violation of the NFL's...

The World Surf League has announced an equal prize money structure for male and female competitors, becoming the first US-based sports league to deliver gender pay equality. Two FIU football players were victims of a drive-by shooting in South Florida on Thursday. Serena Williams made it to the finals of the US Open, and will face Naomi Osaka, the first Japanese woman in a grand slam final ever. NBA Hall of Fame induction is today, and ex-NBA star Kevin Garnett is suing an accountant and his...

David Beckham's MLS team has been unveiled as Club Internacional de Futbol Miami. Nike will air its first "Just Do It" ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL season opener tonight. Tommy John surgery has been recommended for Angels' pitcher Shohei Ohtani. KC Royals Danny Duffy will be shut down for the rest of 2018 because of a left shoulder impingement. Rockies' Trevor Story hit the farthest home run in MLB history (since they started measuring distances). The US Open now has all of...

USA Gymnastics president and CEO Kerry Perry has resigned. More drama following Nike's decision to include Colin Kaepernick in a new ad, including fans setting shoes on fire. A fight broke out in the Seattle Mariners clubhouse before last nights loss to the Orioles. Defending US Open champion Sloane Stephens was eliminated in the Quarter Finals yesterday. NASCAR's Furniture Row Racing will be closing it's doors due to losing sponsorship from 5-Hour energy. The Washington Mystics and Seattle...

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt has been suspended for the first 20 games of the season for violating the NHL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Serena Williams beat sister Venus Williams in the third round, and proceeded to beat Kaia Kanepi to proceed to the Quarter Finals of the US Open. Roger Federer was upset by No. 55 John Millman in the fourth round, and Maria Sharapova was sent home as well. Nominations have been announced for The Best FIFA Football Awards. UEFA is...

Sacramento Kings former chief revenue officer Jeffrey David is under investigation for allegedly embezzling about $13 million from sponsorship transactions. Former NASCAR driver Rick Crawford has been found guilty of enticing a 12-year old minor. An arbitrator is sending Colin Kaepernick's conspiracy grievance with the NFL to trial. Real Madrid's Luka Modric has edged out Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah to win the 2017-18 UEFA Player of the Year award. No. 2 seeded Caroline Wozniacki has...

Mychal Kendricks has been charged with insider trading by federal prosecutors to make nearly $1.2 million in illegal profits, and was then dropped by the Cleveland Browns. The Green Bay Packers and QB Aaron Rodgers have agreed to terms on a four-year, $134 million extension. Clint Dempsey is retiring from the Seattle Sounders and the USMNT effective immediately. Andy Murray has been ousted from US Open in just the second round, and the Williams Sisters will be battling it out against each...

The US Open continues, even with the scorching heat wave coming through NY. The St. Louis Cardinals extended interim manager Mike Shildt for three years. Kirk Cousins announced he had a better offer from the Jets before he decided to sign with the Vikings. Christiano Ronaldo won the UEFA goal of the season. The WNBA held it's draft lottery last night, and the Las Vegas Aces will have the first pick in the April draft. The WNBA semifinals continued last night. All this and more on today's...

Electronic Arts has cancelled the final three qualifier events for its "Madden NFL 19" eSports tournament after Sunday's shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. It was a historic upset yesterday when number 1 seeded Simona Halep was defeated yesterday in the US Open. San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili announced Monday that he is retiring. The New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. to a five-year, $95 million contract extension. Future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur has stepped down from his...

Another mass shooting in Florida, this time at a Madden eSports Video Game event. Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her skin-tight black catsuit at the French Open. The US Open starts today. Eight Rutgers football players are reportedly facing charges for a credit card scam. Former Golden State Warriors guard Nick Young was arrested in Hollywood during a late-night stop for a routine traffic violation. Atlanta United star Josef Martinez broke the single season MLS record with...

Former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle will have to pay his ex-wife $250,001 for violating her privacy by having security cameras installed in their bedroom and bathroom areas. Former West Ham star Tomas Repka has been given a prison sentence after being found guilty of revenge porn attacks on his ex-wife. Michael Kopech is the latest MLB star under hot water for super old offensive tweets. The New York Giants and Odell Beckham Jr. have made progress on what is expected to be a record-breaking...

OSU has suspended head coach Urban Meyer 3 games for mishandling domestic assault allegations made against former assistant coach Zach Smith. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson took to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon to announce their much-discussed $9M winner-take-all match "is on" for Thanksgiving weekend. La Liga players are threatening a strike over playing outside of Spain to promote the league in the US. The NFL made a small clarification to the helmet rule on Wednesday. The MLS Austin...

UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell suffered a scrotum-related injury in a freak incident that will keep him out for a while. Former NFL offensive lineman Richie Incognito was arrested Monday in Scottsdale, Arizona, on misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and making threats at a funeral home where his father's body was being held. Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Randy Lee resigned Tuesday amid charges of harassment stemming from an incident at the NHL scouting combine in May. Lamar...

UFC fighter Desmond Green was involved in a deadly five-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. NFL Running back Adrian Peterson has signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins. IndyCar driver Robert Wickens is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday evening for a spinal injury one day after his car went airborne in a crash at Pocono Raceway. Braves' pitcher Bryse Wilson (under 21) is the youngest starting pitcher on record to win 1-0 game in his MLB debut. WNBA Playoffs start tonight....

A man had his finger bitten off during a fight between two men at a golf tournament in Massachusetts this weekend. Serena Williams revealed the traumatic reason she did so poorly at the Silicon Valley Classic. Olympic Champion Simone Biles won her fifth US Women's Gymnastics Title on Sunday. The Boston Red Sox' minor league affiliate is moving from Pawtucket to Worcester, and they're building a nearly $90 million stadium. Rapper YG flew his helicopter over the LA Rams preseason Game in...

NFL's Eagles trolled the Patriots at their preseason game last night with an airplane that listed the final score from last season's super bowl. Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena has been suspended for six games and fined an undisclosed amount for intentionally hitting Atlanta Braves rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. on Wednesday night with the first pitch, which lead to the benches-clearing scuffle. Brandt Snedeker shot a 59 yesterday, which is the 10th under 60 round of golf in PGA history. La...

Ex-boxing superstar Antonio Tarver was arrested Monday for domestic battery against his 18 year old stepson. Kobe Bryant's investments in BodyArmor have paid off, as they increased significantly after Coca-Cola announced it purchased a stake in the sports drink. Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in this year's UEFA Super Cup. In MLS news, the Miami expansion team leaked it's logo, and the Columbus Crew cleared a major hurdle to relocating to Austin. MLB's Ronald Acuna Jr was hit with the...

The University of Maryland has taken responsibility for the death of 19 year old offensive lineman Jordan McNair and has parted ways with assistant athletic director Rick Court. Fernando Alonso has announced his official retirement from Formula One after the season ends. MLB's Robinson Cano was reinstated yesterday after serving his 80 game suspension for using a banned substance. Also, the benches cleared between the Dodgers and the Giants last night for a pretty big fight. More injuries...

A baseball signed at the inaugural Baseball Hall of Fame induction in 1939 by all of the inductees has sold for a record price. The ex-girlfriend of NFL star LeSean McCoy is suing him and others in connection with the July 10th home invasion in which she was beaten and robbed of jewelry. The Dolphins have released Gabe Wright for fighting during training. NBA's James Harden has been in a police report for roughing up a woman who was recording members of his entourage in a fight at a local...