January 13, 2016
PABA LEAGUE HEATS UP ON THE COURT
The PABA league returned with four games last weekend. On Friday night, the Kings defeated the Sonics 72-69 while the Hustlers suffered yet another defeat after losing to the Predators 86-66. In the second game, the Police arrested the Knights…
January 13, 2016
Fifa sacks secretary general
World football's governing body Fifa has dismissed secretary general Jerome Valcke. The Frenchman, 55, was provisionally suspended from football for his alleged involvement in a scheme to profit from the sale of World Cup tickets. He was released…
January 5, 2016
Jamaican faces flak after ‘disrespectful’ comments to TV reporter
The Big Bash League has blasted comments by Chris Gayle made to a female reporter during a live television interview as “disrespectful and simply inappropriate”, and says it will be meeting with the West Indies star over the matter. Following his…
December 24, 2015
NBA Joins Fight Against Gun Violence in America
The Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund has teamed up with the National Basketbal Association and Spike Lee to launch a campaign hoping to combat gun violence in America. The End Gun Violence campaign focuses on "the 88 Americans who are killed…
December 23, 2015
Sepp Blatter to Appeal FIFA Ethics Ban
Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter is taking steps to appeal the eight-year ban from all soccer-related activities that was imposed by the sport’s ethics committee. The FIFA ethics committee Monday announced its decision to ban Blatter and the…
December 23, 2015
Tiger Woods expects majors in next decade & 2016 Ryder Cup
Tiger Woods is back in upbeat mood and expecting to win major championships over the next decade. He had back surgery for the second time in 18 months in September and talked about retirement earlier this month. Now the former world number one, who…
December 8, 2015
LeBron James and Nike Sign Lifetime Contract
LeBron James has signed a deal with Nike that will last through his lifetime. According to ESPN, the Cleveland Cavaliers forward and basketball star's agreement with the athletic company could be the largest single-athlete guarantee in company…
December 8, 2015
Jeff Samardzija Agrees to 5-Year, $90 Million Deal with Giants
Free agent pitcher Jeff Samardzija has agreed to a 5-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, ESPN reports. The deal is worth $90 million, a source told ESPN. The team said Saturday that an announcement will be made after Samardzija passes his…
December 8, 2015
Barry Bonds Joins Miami Marlins as Hitting Coach
Baseball legend Barry Bonds has a new job. The Miami Marlins announced Friday that Bonds was hired as the team's new hitting coach. Despite a controversial steroids scandal, Bonds, a seven-time National League MVP, holds the record for the most…
December 8, 2015
Oscar Pistorius granted bail after murder conviction
South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius has been granted bail while he awaits sentence for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Judges changed his conviction from manslaughter to murder last week. He has already served one year in…