Rangers' Jeffress seeks treatment, still on restricted list
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Texas Rangers reliever Jeremy Jeffress will remain on the restricted list while entering an unspecified treatment program following an arrest on a drunken driving charge. The right-hander apologized to his teammates and fans in a statement issued through the players' union Wednesday. Jeffress, who was arrested last week in Dallas, asked for privacy while in rehab. "Make no mistake, drinking and driving is wrong," said Jeffress, who was twice suspended on drug violati..>> view originalNFL apparently had no proof of PED use beyond the claims of Charles Sly
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The totaliser has stopped spinning, fans are no longer camped out at training grounds and stadiums, with agents finally free to turn their mobile phones on silent. The transfer window is shut, with this season’s Premier League squads locked in—until January. But with fax machines now cooling down at clubs across the country, who will sit back in satisfaction at their moves over the summer transfer window, and who will look back with regret? With overhaul a common theme across the Premier Leagu..>> view originalUSC returns to locker room full of Jordan 12 shoes before departing for game vs. Alabama
The USC Trojans football team has a tall task ahead of them this weekend as they travel to Dallas to face the defending college football national champion Alabama Crimson Tide on a neutral field at AT&T Stadium. Before the team departed for Texas on Wednesday, the players made one final trip into the locker room -- only to be surprised with a motivational gift from the athletic department: customized Jordan 12 sneakers. Will this affect the result of the game? Only time will tell, but just l..>> view originalAngels' Trout involved in car crash after game, not hurt
1 Share This Story!Let friends in your social network know what you are reading aboutAngels' Trout involved in car crash after game, not hurtLos Angeles Angels star Mike Trout was not hurt after being involved in a car crash following a gameSent!A link has been sent to your friend's email address.Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Angels' Trout involved in car crash after game, not hurt AP 3:23 a.m. EDT September ..>> view originalRyan Harrison was ready to pounce when Milos Raonic stumbled
5:15 AM ETPeter BodoTennis ClosePeter Bodo has been covering tennis for over 35 years, mostly recently for ESPN. He is a former WTA Writer of the Year and the author of numerous books, including the classic "The Courts of Babylon" and the New York Times bestseller (with Pete Sampras), "A Champion's Mind."NEW YORK -- Ryan Harrison looked across the net midway through the third set of his second-round US Open match with Milos Raonic on Wednesday afternoon and saw that his opponent was suffering an..>> view originalAndrew Toles' grand slam caps Dodgers' late comeback vs. Rockies
AP 1:47 a.m. EDT September 1, 2016Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Andrew Toles hits a grand slam in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies.(Photo: Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)DENVER — Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts had his speech all ready to go — the one he was prepared to deliver after being swept out of Coors Field.Thanks to Andrew Toles, there was no need.Toles hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, helping Los Angeles overcome a late six-run deficit in a 10..>> view originalColin Kaepernick's protest could meet new scrutiny amid military salute
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs for a 12 yard touchdown as Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Kevin Minter (51) defends during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium.(Photo: Matt Kartozian, USA TODAY Sports)Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the national anthem could grow even more tense Thursday night.With the San Francisco 49ers quarterback expected to be on the field for pregame festivities before the final preseason game against the Chargers at San Di..>> view originalTennis|Anastasija Sevastova's Time Away Pays Off in Defeat of No. 3 Garbiñe Muguruza
Photo Anastasija Sevastova, ranked 48th, during her 7-5, 6-4 win over Garbiñe Muguruza. Credit Michelle V. Agins/The New York Times Anastasija Sevastova left tennis in 2013, retiring at age 23 after being worn down physically and mentally by the tour.“I was staying around No. 150, and not playing that great, not feeling good,” she said on Monday, before adding: “Every time, I had problems with my back, problems with my arm. I was not having fun anymore. Just fighting an..>> view original
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