- SportsYahoo Sports
Was Steelers' trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick bold or senseless?
The Steelers outbid bonafide playoff teams like the Chiefs, who made an aggressive offer, a source told Yahoo Sports, but were ultimately felled by their likely placement at the end of the draft’s first round.
- SportsYahoo Sports
Odell Beckham Jr. delivers message to Gregg Williams
In his return to New York, Odell Beckham Jr. shows his old coach that, in fact, he is still one of the most dynamic players in the NFL.
NewsAFP NewsAerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas' Sanchez
Argentina's fly-half says the aerial battle will be a key factor in their crunch Pool C encounter with France, hoping that his experience in French rugby will give him an edge. Nicolas Sanchez was the top scorer at the 2015 World Cup in England, his 97 points putting him ahead of the likes of All
NewsAFP NewsBoks expect the unexpected from 'evolving' All Blacks
South Africa are bracing themselves for "new tricks" from defending champions New Zealand when the fierce rivals lock horns in their heavyweight Rugby World Cup opener this weekend. Assistant coach Matt Proudfoot said Tuesday that the Springboks expect the All Blacks to come out firing in
- SportsReuters
MLB roundup: NL Central contenders all win
Marcell Ozuna had a two-run homer and a two-run double, and he threw out a runner at the plate from left field as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the visiting Washington Nationals 4-2 on Monday. The Cardinals maintained their two-game lead in the National League Central over the second-place Chicago
NewsAFP NewsBeckham turns back clock as Browns rout ailing Jets
Baker Mayfield quieted his critics and Odell Beckham delivered the knockout blow as the Cleveland Browns earned their first win of the season with a 23-3 rout of the banged-up New York Jets. Quarterback Mayfield completed 19 of 35 passes for 325 yards, including an 89-yard strike to Beckham in the third
- SportsYahoo Sports
Adam Gase ‘just decided not to’ play CB Trumaine Johnson as Odell Beckham goes off
The Jets struggled to stop Odell Beckham Jr. on Monday night, and had their best cornerback just sitting on the sidelines.
NewsAFP NewsNepali climber set for final push in record 14-peak bid
Nepali climber, Nirmal Purja, who served in the British special forces, has a target of seven months. Only a teenager when he joined the British Gurkhas, Purja or "Nims dai" climbed both the 8,848-metre Everest and Lhotse at 8,516 metres in a record 10 hours and 15 minutes in 2017. In the
- SportsReuters
Tigers’ Alexander beats O’s for 1st big-league win
Tyler Alexander recorded his first major league victory, Jordy Mercer hit a two-run home run and the host Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 5-2 on Monday. Alexander (1-3) limited the Orioles to one run on four hits and didn't issue a walk while striking out three in six innings. Joe
- SportsYahoo Sports
NFL Power Rankings: Without their star QBs, how far do Saints and Steelers fall?
Drew Brees is out for six weeks, Ben Roethlisberger is done for the season, and their teams have to survive without them.
- SportsReuters
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger lost for season
A painful Sunday led to a sobering Monday for some of the NFL's biggest names, and nowhere was the news more sobering than in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers learned starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss the remainder of the season. While the team did not disclose the exact nature of
- SportsYahoo Sports
Report: American bookmaker found dead in Costa Rica after missing for nearly one year
William Sean Creighton, the founder and operator of 5Dimes, was found dead last week, nearly one year after he was allegedly abducted in Costa Rica.
- SportsYahoo Sports
After ugly loss to Browns, Jets' season might already be unsalvageable
The 0-2 Jets are in a lot of trouble after losing their second quarterback in two weeks.
- SportsYahoo Sports
UAB AD Mark Ingram quickly learned that bringing a Komodo dragon to campus was a bad idea
It would have been extremely dangerous to have a live Komodo dragon at Legion Field.
NewsAFP NewsDe Klerk not expecting bad hair day in All Blacks showdown
Scrum-half Faf de Klerk said overseas experience could make all the difference for South Africa in this weekend's sizzling World Cup clash with New Zealand -- and brushed off concerns about his long hair. After two weeks of training in high humidity and temperatures, the Springboks have been left
- SportsYahoo Sports
One big touchdown shows why the Cleveland Browns traded for Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. had his first huge highlight with the Browns.
NewsAFP News'Dark destroyer' Dusautoir: All Black-flecked World Cup memories
Ex-France skipper Thierry Dusautoir enjoys a fabled World Cup history intertwined with New Zealand and is tipping the All Blacks to win a third successive tournament in Japan. Dusautoir, now 37, scored France's try in the tight 2011 final won 8-7 by New Zealand. Having captained France a record
NewsAFP NewsWith Neymar staying and Icardi in, can PSG finally deliver in Europe?
The visit of Real Madrid to the French capital on Wednesday means a glamour tie for Paris Saint-Germain to begin their Champions League campaign but a meeting with the Spanish side also brings back unhappy memories. When the clubs last met in Europe two seasons ago, a PSG side missing an injured Neymar
- SportsSports Illustrated
Odell Beckham Jr. Recreates MetLife Magic in Browns Win Over Jets
The Odell Beckham Jr. that the Browns were hoping for when they traded for the All-Pro receiver showed up on Monday night, helping lead Cleveland to a vital road victory over the Jets.
- SportsSports Illustrated
Odell Beckham Jr. Recreates MetLife Magic in Browns Win Over Jets
The Odell Beckham Jr. that the Browns were hoping for when they traded for the All-Pro receiver showed up on Monday night, helping lead Cleveland to a vital road victory over the Jets.
- SportsYahoo Sports
Report: Dolphins trading Minkah Fitzpatrick to Steelers for 1st-round pick
The Dolphins continued their talent purge Monday, adding to their stockpile of draft picks by dealing Minkah Fitzpatrick.
- SportsYahoo Sports
Maya Moore enjoying time away from basketball, focusing on social-justice work
Maya Moore isn't thinking about a return to basketball just yet. She's working to draw attention to an important issue in the United States.
- SportsReuters
Reports: Dolphins trade DB Fitzpatrick to Steelers
The Miami Dolphins traded disgruntled defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2020 first-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported Monday night. If true, that would give the Dolphins three first-round picks in the 2020 draft, adding to their own and the one they acquired
- SportsYahoo Sports
Nets troll Knicks with Kyrie Irving jersey giveaway during early-season matchup
A Nets Kyrie Irving promotion just happens to be aligned with a visit from the Knicks.
- SportsYahoo Sports
The NFL has interviewed Antonio Brown's accuser. Now Roger Goodell has a decision to make.
The meeting with Britney Taylor is a significant step for the NFL because it moves the league’s investigation into a phase where the commissioner can begin weighing firsthand allegations and evidence collected during the process.
