Riley Cooper Caught on Tape Fighting Eagles Teammate

Teammate scuffles are a daily occurrence at NFL practices and hardly cause for news, but when one involves Riley Cooper, the Philadelphia Eagles receiver who took a leave of absence in July after he was caught on video saying the n-word, and an Eagles player who said he had a problem with Cooper’s use of the slur, it merits attention.

Broncos, Ravens Set for Epic Rematch

What's new is old again in 2013, or something like that. We'll roll with that as the theme for your Week 1 NFL picks, as the weekend is a throwback to last January 12.

 

Arsenal need to build on Mesut Ozil signing

Arsenal signing Mesut Ozil was one of the biggest deals of the summer and the Gunners are fortunate to have such a fantastic player.

Red Sox blast eight home runs in rout of Tigers

He was signaling for a home run, but he may as well have been calling the fight.
When Jeff Kellogg finally pulled away from the monitor, hopped up the stairs by the Detroit Tigers dugout with two of the three other umpires in his crew, and swirled his index finger in the air, he was tacking another run on a Red Sox lead that was already insurmountable.

Nadal Rolls to Semifinals by Thrashing Robredo

Nadal, who has played as well as anyone on hardcourts this summer, continued to exert his dominance at the Open, serving notice Wednesday night with another near-perfect win. He cruised into the semifinals by thrashing his fellow Spaniard Tommy Robredo, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2, in 1 hour 40 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium. 

The dream quarterfinal matchup between Nadal and Roger Federer was replaced by a mismatch between the second-seeded Nadal and the No. 19 seed Robredo.

Pennetta and Gasquet Gain Long-Awaited Semifinal Berths

Flavia Pennetta had to feel the same nerves as her friend Roberta Vinci across the net at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday.

Get Real! Bale not worth such a fortune

 

The Spanish club announced Sunday that Bale has signed a six-year contract, and a person familiar with the deal said the fee was a world-record euro100 million ($132 million).

Aston Villa sign Czech striker Kozak from Lazio

Aston Villa bolstered their forward line by signing Czech Republic striker Libor Kozak from Lazio on transfer deadline day.Aston Villa bolstered their forward line by signing Czech Republic striker Libor Kozak from Lazio on transfer deadline day.

India to play five Tests in England

India will play five Tests in England for the first time since 1959 during next year's tour, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Monday.

Stenson in Lead Before Rain Stops Play

Sweden's Henrik Stenson held a three shot lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship, having played eight holes before rain and thunder forced a suspension in play in Monday's final round.

Odemwingie ends West Brom nightmare after completing Cardiff Move

Peter Odemwingie appears to have sealed a move away from West Brom - this time officially.

The striker has signed for Cardiff City on a two-year deal after the Baggies accepted an offer of £2.25m.

Arsenal Finally Lands A World Class Star

So reads a banner hanging from the stands at The Emirates. Although meant to be a subtle message to opponents about the professional manner in which Arsenal conducts itself, the words can be turned into a negative as a way of describing Arsene Wenger's timid, and rather unproductive, approach to the transfer market in recent years.

Liverpool striker Fabio Borini set for a loan move to Sunderland

Borini, 22, joined the Reds from Roma last summer in a deal worth an estimated £10.5 million.

However, after an injury-hit first season and the arrival of a clutch of attackers, including Daniel Sturridge, Iago Aspas and Victor Moses, the Italy international has slipped down the pecking order.

United Set For Final Bid For Fellaini-Baines

Everton are bracing themselves for a final push from Manchester United for Marouane Fellaini and Leighton Baines as Toffees manager Roberto Martinez bids to tie up a deal for Wigan’s James McCarthy.

Jimmy Kebe signs For Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway has said he hopes to bring in another three or four players before the transfer deadline after completing the signing of Jimmy Kebe from Reading.

Man United to Out Ander Herrera Clause

Manchester United have agreed to pay Athletic Bilbao the requested €36 million for midfielder Ander Herrera, Old Trafford sources have told ESPN FC.

France clinch U-20 World Cup title

France clinched a maiden under-20 World Cup title on Saturday after defeating Uruguay 4-1 on penalties following a goalless draw in Istanbul.

Pakistani Billionaire Buys Fulham FC

Khan, who owns NFL team Jacksonville Jaguars, has been in talks with Fulham owner, Mohamed al Fayed for several days and the pair reached an agreement that will put the West London team under new ownership for the first time in 16 years.

Ameobi, Anichebe for Bafana tie

The duo of Shola Ameobi and Victor Anichebe are among Nigeria's overseas stars being considered for the Nelson Mandela Challenge against South Africa next month.

Wayne Rooney was injured before flying to Far East, admits David Moyes

David Moyes has revealed that Wayne Rooney complained about a tightening in his hamstring before Manchester United flew to Bangkok on Wednesday for the start of their pre-season tour.