Irving, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Dallas Cowboys waived defensive end Michael Sam from the practice squad on Tuesday to make room for a linebacker who recently worked out for the team. Sam, the first openly gay player in the NFL, was signed on Sept. 3 after being waived by the …
Read More »Hamilton looking to gain on Rosberg in points in Singapore
Singapore (SportsNetwork.com) – Formula One has returned to Asia and is running under the lights this weekend in Singapore. The 61-lap Singapore Grand Prix, which is contested on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, is considered one of the longest and toughest races on the F1 calendar. With six races to …
Read More »From opposite ends of the world, Jordan Spieth and Hideki Matsuyama start strong
PINEHURST, N.C. – With every big tournament, Jordan Spieth keeps living up his reputation as a rising star. So does Hideki Matsuyama — even if not as many people notice. Spieth made four birdies Thursday in the U.S. Open and opened with a solid round of 1-under 69, one shot …
Read More »Ravens RB Taliaferro arrested over weekend
Owings Mills, MD (SportsNetwork.com) – It’s been a rough offseason for Ravens running backs. Ravens rookie running back Lorenzo Taliaferro was arrested in Virginia over the weekend for breaking a window in a taxi cab, according to the Baltimore Sun. According to the paper, which cites a report from the …
Read More »Tampa Bay Lightning feel future is bright, despite early exit from NHL playoffs
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Lightning are disappointed, though not discouraged. Despite being swept in the first round of the NHL playoffs, the young team led by Steven Stamkos has plenty of reasons to feel encouraged about the future. One year after struggling to the 28th-best record in the …
Read More »Isner, Sela to meet in Atlanta final
Johns Creek, GA (SportsNetwork.com) – Defending champion and No. 1 seed John Isner will take on Israel’s Dudi Sela in the final of the Atlanta Open after both posted semifinal victories Saturday. The 6-foot-10 Isner needed just 97 minutes to dispatch fellow American Jack Sock 7-5, 6-4 at the U.S. …
Read More »Abraham reports to Cardinals' camp
Tempe, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker John Abraham was present at the team’s facility Thursday after missing nearly the first three weeks of training camp to attend to a personal matter. The Cardinals had excused Abraham from the start of camp to deal with the issue, which the …
Read More »Tanaka goes the distance as Yanks edge Mariners
Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) – Masahiro Tanaka struck out 11 en route to his second major league complete game and the New York Yankees claimed a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners in the middle contest of a three-game set Wednesday at Safeco Field. Tanaka (10-1) scattered four hits and a …
Read More »Braves try to move closer to Nats in NL East race
(SportsNetwork.com) – Aaron Harang tries to stretch his unbeaten string to nine starts tonight when he leads the Atlanta Braves against the Washington Nationals in the middle test of a three-game series. Harang is 4-0 over his last eight appearances and hasn’t lost since June 18 against Philadelphia. The right-hander …
Read More »College Basketball Preview – Ivy League
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – OUTLOOK: Although they were a non-factor in the league for much of its existence prior to just a few years ago, the Harvard Crimson have risen to the top of the heap under head coach Tommy Amaker with three consecutive trips to the …
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