Adrian Peterson, the star running back for the Minnesota Vikings was released on bond after having been taken into custody in Texas on Saturday morning. The athlete was indicted on child abuse charges after he used a branch when disciplining his son. Peterson, 28, was confined at 1:06 AM according to a listing on the Montgomery County Website, but the running back soon posted the $15,000 bond and … [Read more...]
Obama Adresses Domestic Violence by Criticizing Ray Rice Video
President Barack Obama spoke out against domestic violence on Monday after the scandal with the video in which Ray Rice punches his teen-fiancée. The U.S. President spoke about the incident saying that hitting a woman is something a real man never does, regardless of where the act itself occurs, in the public eye or in the confines of one’s home. Josh Earnest, spokesman for the White House … [Read more...]
Dodgers Rookie Joc Pederson Took Yasiel Puig’s Place Tuesday Night
When the Los Angeles Dodgers released the lineup for their game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, there was somebody missing: Yasiel Puig. That’s because among the Dodgers September call-ups was young Joc Pederson. This wonder kid joined the club after he torched the Pacific Coast League at Triple-A Albuquerque, where he won the league’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the … [Read more...]
Six-Time N.H.L. All-Star Carol Vadnais Dies at 68
Carol Vadnais, a six-time N.H.L. All-Star who played for Stanley Cup championship teams with both the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins, died on Sunday in Laval, Quebec, at 68. Vadnais also became a mainstay of the Rangers’ defense in the 1970s and early 1980s. The New York Rangers tweeted: “Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of #NYR alum Carol Vadnais who passed away. Vadnais … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart is Back Despite Criminal Issues
Tony Stewart took part in the Atlanta Motor Speedway competition Sunday night, but his comeback was cut short when his No. 14 Chevrolet car slammed the wall twice on the way to a dismal 41st-place finish. Nevertheless the worst is yet to come. After driving a sprint car that struck and killed Kevin Ward Jr. in an Aug. 9 race in Canandaigua, N.Y., Stewart is facing the possibility of criminal … [Read more...]
Tony Stewart Receives Waiver from NASCAR Despite Mistake
NASCAR officials have never been too keen on getting specific about their rules. However, there are some situations, like their decision on Friday, which calls for exactly that: specific measures. Tony Stewart is now eligible for the Chase for the Spring Cup irrespective of the fact that he has missed three races. This was possible with the help of a NASCAR wavier. If Tony Stewart will win the … [Read more...]
Rory McIlroy Had Lunch with Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
Two days after finishing in a tie for 22nd at The Barclays in New Jersey, where his run of three successive wins came to an end, McIlroy enjoyed a pleasant and quite long lunch with former U.S. president, Bill Clinton, in Sag Harbor, New York. “It was a cool afternoon,” Northern Irish world number one McIlroy, 25, told reporters on Thursday, just before the Deutsche Bank Championship, the second … [Read more...]
Caroline Wozniacki’s Bad Hair Day Eventually Brought her Good Luck
While playing against Aliaksandra Sasnovich from Bulgaria in the second round of the 2014 U.S. Open, Caroline Wozniacki’s braid got stuck on her racket. The No. 10 tried her best to hit a backhand despite the mishap, but could not make proper contact with the ball, and therefore lost the point. But anyway Wozniacki ended up wining the match 6-3 6-4, and will play 18th seed Andrea Petkovic of … [Read more...]
Radwanska and Stephens Leave Competition as U.S. Open Heats Up
A Grand Slam is in itself a difficult task even for the best of tennis players, and the United States Open is no exception. It became even more interesting than expected and with the heat in recent days, many players gave in under the pressure. The first player to wilt was Agnieszka Radwanska, the fourth-seeded player who seemed to continue her drab string of performances. The Chinese player, … [Read more...]
USC Verifying Josh Shaw’s Story of Rescuing Drowning Nephew
According to coach Steve Sarkisian, The University of Southern California has received several inquiries questioning the authenticity of football player Josh Shaw’s story about saving his nephew from drowning. Moreover the USC announced on Monday that Shaw reportedly suffered high ankle sprains on both legs after jumping from a second-story balcony in order to save the 7-year old, who was all … [Read more...]
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