Rafael Nadal stops tennis match as mother searches for lost child in crowd
There’s something about this that makes you just tear up. Maybe it’s the parent in you (if you are a parent) or maybe, in a time when the world seems to be at its own throat, you witness a moment when everyone is on the same side.
Busted Racquet
President Obama Welcomes Team USA to the White House
President Obama welcomed Team USA -- about 600 Olympians and Paralympians -- to the White House today, congratulating them not only for their gold, silver and bronze medals but also for their representation of a diverse set of ideals that inspired Americans during the Rio Summer Games.
Good Morning AmericaOhio State DC Greg Schiano cited for crash with bicyclist
Greg Schiano is in his first season as defensive coordinator at Ohio State. Ohio State defensive coordinator Greg Schiano was issued a traffic citation Wednesday. Last Thursday morning, Schiano’s truck hit a bicyclist, resulting in a ticket for “failure to obey a traffic-control device.” The ticket…
Dr. Saturday
What kind of manager would Cristiano Ronaldo be?
Cristiano Ronaldo remains central to Real Madrid’s goal-scoring aspirations, but one day, he will have to hang up his cleats. The soccer “afterlife” is a daunting prospect for a man who has forged his reputation in front of goal, but the Portuguese superstar was asked this week if he would…
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Photos of the day - September 30, 2016 (22 fotos)
Three French students of Law, from Sette village of France, canoeing at the Corinth canal, Peloponnese, during their journey ODYSSETTE (little Odyssey), a distance 7.000klm, Greece; Jordan Spieth hits from the fourth tee during a foresomes match at the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Hazeltine…
Yahoo News PhotoHeckler shows up Rory McIlroy at Ryder Cup
The Ryder Cup is one of the greatest events in sports, and moments like Thursday are the reason why. Unlike at many golf tournaments where fans are expected to remain as immobile as foliage, the Ryder Cup crowds are loud, brash, loud, arrogant, loud, jingoistic, and loud. Europe’s Rory McIlroy,…
Devil Ball Golf
Yankees Fan Loses Engagement Ring During Proposal as Stadium Looks On
Yankees fan Andrew Fox's mid-game proposal didn't go as planned Tuesday when he opened up the ring box to find the engagement diamond he purchased alarmingly missing. The entire stadium looked on – as well as the TV audience at home – as Fox and girlfriend Heather Terwillinger searched…
PeopleQPR halt Hasselbaink transfer probe awaiting evidence
QPR chiefs insist they won't proceed with an internal investigation into the conduct of manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink until the full evidence into transfer corruption is revealed. The Daily Telegraph have been publishing information obtained during a 10-month probe which the newspaper claims…
AFPThe perfect marriage in sports is Theo Epstein and the Cubs
Cubs president of baseball operation Theo Epstein agreed to a new five-year contract worth up to $50 million. Of all Theo Epstein’s great discoveries over this last half-decade, a sense of comfort may be his best find. Theo Epstein belongs in Chicago, with the Cubs, with the burden of 108 years on…
Jeff PassanHappy Hour: It's never going to only be about the racing
Matt Kenseth won at Dover in May (Getty). As inspection has dominated the first two weeks of the 2016 Chase, a common refrain is hope that the focus in the NASCAR world will go back to the racing on the track. Just Thursday NASCAR issued a rules update defining what an encumbered finish is.
From The MarblesListen to Bill Belichick tear into 'Tuck Rule' referee after Week 3 fumble (Video)
The New England Patriots head coach is doing some of his best work this season, and the Patriots’ 27-0 blanking of the Houston Texans in Week 3 was a maestro performance by him and his team. Bill Belichick had words for referee Walt Coleman. There’s interesting stuff throughout, including Belichick…
Shutdown CornerYou won't believe what Jamie Vardy drinks before Leicester City's games
Jamie Vardy is having plenty of port parties. Premier League footballers will typically have their dietary regime strictly controlled by their employers. In order to squeeze that extra one percent from every performance, Pep Guardiola banned his Manchester City players from eating pizza, Antonio…
FC YahooF1 driver Kevin Magnussen questions halo after fire drama
Kevin Magnussen said he was unsure about the halo cockpit safety system being trialled after having to flee his burning Renault Friday, saying five seconds is "too long" to escape. Magnussen, who had completed just one lap in Friday's first practice for the Malaysian Grand Prix, was forced to leap…
AFPHuge If True: What's happening with unsigned NHL RFAs?
The biggest and most obvious of these, this week at least, is Jacob Trouba, whose agent recently revealed a trade request made back in May. But in terms of unsigned young stars, he’s actually a rather faint one. Most notably, Bob McKenzie gave us the mother of all RFA rumor roundups this week,…
Puck DaddyRyder Cup: Breaking Down the Friday Morning Pairings
(c) 2016 Time Inc. Previewing and Predicting the 2016 Ryder Cup Jeff Ritter and Alan Bastable make their picks for the Friday Foursomes at Hazeltine and predict the 2016 Ryder Cup champions.CHASKA, Minn. — After all the talk and predictions and analysis, this much-anticpated edition of the Ryder…
GolfBest bye week fill-ins for week 4
With byes leaving fantasy owners in a hole, Alex Smith and Jamison Crowder top the list of bye week fill-ins for Week 4.
NBC SportsAt last, West Virginia and Pitt agree to revive their historic rivalry
In the five years since both schools declared they were leaving the Big East to join other conferences, West Virginia coach Bob Huggins has always pushed to get longtime rival Pittsburgh back on his schedule. West Virginia and Pitt announced Thursday that they’ve agreed to a four-year series that…
The DaggerCardinals win on controversial walk-off double from Yadier Molina
The St. Louis Cardinals kept themselves firmly in the National League wild card race with a huge, walk-off win over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Problem is, the hit that won the game may not have been called properly. With two outs in the ninth inning, catcher Yadier Molina stepped to the plate…
Big League StewWeek 4: Deep Sleepers and DFS Bargains
To review … all of these players are owned in less than 60 percent of Yahoo leagues (at time of writing) and/or are a significant value in our daily game. A converted wide receiver, Washington is a size/speed prospect with big-play ability. With Ameer Abdullah likely shelved for the season (foot),…
Roto ArcadeIn search of justice, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix seeks criminal justice degree
Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Don’t let the name fool you. Green Bay Packers defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is taking the racial divide that’s cutting through cities across this country as seriously as any player in the NFL. Maybe even more…
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