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Flywheel Sports Settles With Peloton Over Patent Infringement
Exercise company Flywheel Sports has settled with competitor Peloton to end a lawsuit that began back in 2018. Peloton sued Flywheel that September claiming corporate espionage and intellectual property theft. As part of the settlement,... More of this article »
Pete Rose Gets Presidential Support For Reinstatement
Former Cincinnati Reds baseball star Pete Rose has asked once again to be reinstated by Major League Baseball. Rose is petitioning to remove his name from Major League Baseball’s ineligible list and his campaign has the... More of this article »
New York Mets Manager Carlos Beltrán Out Over Sign-Stealing Scandal
Carlos Beltrán is out as manager of the New York Mets after being implicated in a sign-stealing scandal that has rocked Major League Baseball. Commissioner Robert Manfred recently announced findings that the Houston Astros illegally... More of this article »
Russia Banned From International Sports Events For 4 Years
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has banned Russia from major international sports events for the next four years over a longstanding doping scandal. The sanctions are because of the extensive fabrications WADA investigators... More of this article »
Florida State Lets Coach Willie Taggart Go
Florida State has fired second-year football coach Willie Taggart, ending his tenure with the Seminoles after only 21 games. Taggart, a 43-year-old Florida native, was 9-12 at Florida State and is 56-62 as a head coach. Florida... More of this article »
Steeler’s Ben Roethlisberger Out For Season
Pittsburgh Steelers starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is done for the year after an injury has resulted in him needing season-ending surgery. Roethlisberger, 37, sustained a non-contact injury to his right elbow during Sunday’s... More of this article »
New Rule Makes Pass Interference Reviewable
NFL owners have voted to now allow replay reviews on pass interference calls as well as non-calls. Both offensive and defensive pass interference calls will now be challengeable, making them the first penalties in the history... More of this article »
USA Gymnastics Targeted For Shut Down By USOC
The United States Olympic Committee is taking action to take over the operations of USA Gymnastics, the sport’s governing body. Under its bylaws, the USOC has the power to review all matters related to the continued recognition of... More of this article »
NBA G League Creates New Path For Elite Prospects
The NBA’s G League has created a new professional path for the best American basketball prospects. Starting in the summer of 2019, “Select Contracts” worth $125,000 will be offered to elite prospects who are at least... More of this article »
Arbitrator Rules NFL Collusion Case Can Proceed
The arbitrator overseeing the case brought by Colin Kaepernick accusing the NFL of colluding to keep him off the field has ruled that the case can proceed. Arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank, who was appointed by the league and the NFL... More of this article »
Simone Biles Sets Impressive New Record
Simone Biles won a record-breaking fifth US all-around title at the US Gymnastics Championships. Biles also won gold in all four events: floor exercise, balance beam, vault, and uneven bars. According to Team USA, Biles is the first... More of this article »
Travis Pastrana Honors Evel Knievel With Amazing Jumps
Travis Pastrana paid tribute to America’s most legendary stuntman by successfully landing three of Evel Knievel’s iconic motorcycle jumps in an event called “Evel Live” on the History channel. Knievel was among... More of this article »
Philadelphia Eagles’ Visit To White House Canceled
A ceremony at the White House to honor the Philadelphia Eagles for their Super Bowl victory has been abruptly canceled. The president waited until the day before the event to cancel. Instead, the White House will be holding an event... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Bringing Attention To Popular Video Game
During an off day before a key three-game series against the Yankees, some Boston Red Sox players spent their personal time holed up in their hotel rooms playing Fortnite, a game that’s gained international attention. Many of the... More of this article »
NCAA Revenues Top $1 Billion For First Time
According to an audited financial statement released by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the association surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue during its 2017 fiscal year. The amount is a 6.6 percent jump from... More of this article »
Ronda Rousey Makes Debut With WWE
Ronda Rousey made her first appearance as a WWE personality at the close of Sunday’s Royal Rumble 2018. Rousey made her surprise appearance at the conclusion of the first-ever women’s Royal Rumble match. Rousey said in... More of this article »
Reports: Oakland Raiders Eyeing Jon Gruden
The Oakland Raiders will pursue Jon Gruden, the former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst, with an offer to return to coaching that may even include ownership in the team, said several media reports on Saturday. Sources says Gruden... More of this article »
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Plays for Lakers Despite Jail Sentence
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is currently serving a jail sentence of 25 days for violating probation, but that will not keep him from missing court time in the NBA. According to a report published in the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles... More of this article »
Marshall Faulk and Others Suspended by ESPN and NFL Network
Sexual harassment accusations have rocked the political, media and entertainment worlds and now several sports stars are facing similar allegations. ESPN and the NFL Network suspended five former players in the NFL including Marshall... More of this article »
Tiger Woods Ready to Give His Back Another Try
Tiger Woods is ready to return to playing competitive golf in the Bahamas at the Hero World Challenge. As the host of the tournament, he is eligible to receive a special exemption that is given to just the host. While 17 of the 18... More of this article »
President Donald Trump Tweet: Should Have Left the Three in Jail
Just a day after outspoken LaVar Bell the father of NBA player Lonzo Ball and suspended UCLA player LiAngelo Ball played down the involvement of President Donald Trump in getting LiAngelo out of China safely without criminal charges,... More of this article »
Martellus Bennett Said He Told Patriots Not to Claim Him
It is easy to believe the theory that tight end Martellus Bennett was able to talk his way out of playing for the Packers, since he left sufficient enough clues behind to connect all the dots. However, after returning to the field... More of this article »
UEFA Starts Disciplinary Proceedings Against Marseille’s Patrice Evra
Marseille players became involved with fans prior to their match in the Europa League with Portugal’s Vitoria Guimaraes. A disciplinary proceeding was started by UEFA against Marseille’s defender Patrice Evra after he kicked toward... More of this article »
Court Opens Door for Reinstatement of Ezekiel Elliott Suspension
On Thursday, a ruling from a federal appeals court allowed the NFL to reinstate its six-game suspension of Ezekiel Elliott a running back for the Dallas Cowboys, over allegations of domestic violence, siding with the NFL in the most-recent... More of this article »
Argentina Could Miss 2018 World Cup After Draw with Peru
Worldwide soccer fans follow players like Lionel Messi as the Argentine is consider by fans as being one of the best if not the best individual player in the sport. He has led his club team Barcelona to European championships, Spanish... More of this article »
Tom Brady Says Comments by President Trump Were Divisive
Tom Brady the veteran quarterback of the New England Patriots and winner of five Super Bowls addressed the remarks made by President Donald Trump Monday morning by saying he disagreed with what the president said and said it had been... More of this article »
Terrelle Pryor Tells Rams Safety Through Tweet Not to Aim for Knees
During last Sunday’s Washington Redskins 27-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams, Redskins wide receiver Terrelle Pryor caught just two passes for a total of 31 yards. After he caught his last reception of the game, he was tackled by... More of this article »
Marshawn Lynch Handed Fine of $12,000 and Other Raiders Happenings
The NFL has fined Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch for a hand gesture made during last Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, according to media reports. The fine is for $12,000. The gesture made by Lynch was a double... More of this article »
Texas A&M Coach Kevin Sumlin Receives Racist, Threatening Letter
On Thursday, Texas A&M football head coach Kevin Sumlin’s wife used Twitter to share a racist, threatening letter that her husband received in the mail, following his team’s opening week loss to the UCLA Bruins on Sunday night. Charlene... More of this article »
U.S. Faces Critical Test in Honduras in World Cup Tie
In the CONCACAF World Cup qualifying matches, things are becoming heated for the U.S. men’s soccer team and not just for its precarious position in the standings. It might be the weather that is far hotter. On Monday morning, during... More of this article »
Atlanta Falcons Release Ra’Shede Hageman
The Atlanta Falcons have ended the contract of Ra’Shede Hageman a 2014 pick in the second round. The defensive tackle was arrested in 2016 on charges of domestic violence that stemmed from allegations made by a girlfriend he had... More of this article »
Le’Veon Bell Planning to Return for Week 1, But Will He Be Ready
The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing to play their final preseason game on Thursday then rest the remainder of the week. That means the earliest their star running back Le’Veon Bell will see a team workout is Monday September 4. Bell... More of this article »
Houston Athletes and Teams Add to Hurricane Relief Funds
Sports teams in Houston along with their athletes are helping the community following Hurricane Harvey. Owners of the NFL’s Houston Texans, MLB’s Houston Astros and the NBA’s Houston Rockets have pledged millions of dollars in... More of this article »
Stoke City sinks Arsenal; Manchester United wins 4-0 against Swansea City
Arsenal were downed by the only goal from Stoke City’s Jese Rodriguez at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday while Manchester United beat Swansea City 4-0. The Spanish forward, a loan signing from Paris Saint-Germain, finished... More of this article »
S Sreesanth on why he tucked a towel during IPL 2013
Everyone loves to follow their idol and so did Indian paceman S Sreesanth on the fateful day of May 5, 2013, during an Indian Premier League match. But unfortunate for Sreesanth, it changed his life forever, that is what he claimed. Fours... More of this article »
ENG vs WI: Jason Holder tells routed West Indies to ‘look in the mirror’ after first Test humiliation
London: West Indies captain Jason Holder challenged his side to “look themselves in the mirror” after they suffered an innings and 209-run thrashing by England in the first Test at Edgbaston. The inaugural day/night Test... More of this article »
Rafael Nadal confirmed for Brisbane International
Queensland: New world number one Rafael Nadal will return to play in the Brisbane International ahead of the Australian Open early next year, organisers said on Sunday. The 15-time Grand Slam champion will take the top rankings spot... More of this article »
Watch: On cusp on another record, Virat Kohli gets ready for Sri Lanka ODIs
New Delhi: The Indian cricket team has been on a bit of a roll recently, having a great time in Sri Lanka where it won the three-match Test series 3-0. On Sunday, it will be engrossed in a fresh challenge as it plays Lanka in a five-match... More of this article »
Pro Kabaddi League 2017: Details of date, time, venue of latest matches
New Delhi: It is going to be another day when we have two matches in the Pro Kabaddi League. So match one on Sunday sees Patna Pirates play Puneri Paltan. In another game of the day, U.P. Yoddha face off against Jaipur Pink Panthers.... More of this article »
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger blames referees for loss to Stoke City
London: Arsenal FC chief coach Arene Wenger has blamed the referee’s decision of ruling striker Alexandre Lacazette off-side in his 72nd-minute goal for their 0-1 defeat against Stoke City in an English Premier League (EPL)... More of this article »
Tottenham vs. Chelsea EPL August 20 match details including timings and venues
There will be two matches played in the English Premier League on Sunday. In match one of the day Huddersfield will host Newcastle. In another game, Tottenham will host Chelsea. Looking at the four teams, Huddersfield have won their... More of this article »
India-Australia ODI tickets at Eden Gardens to cost more after GST impose
Kolkata: The prices of the tickets of the One-day match between India and Australia, to be held here next month, will be costlier as 28 per cent GST has been imposed as per government regulation. The minimum price of the ticket was... More of this article »
WATCH: Virat Kohli loses cool after watching child assault video
New Delhi: Team India skipper Virat Kohli, who is very active on social media, always makes it a point to speak out when a social issue is involved. This time, Kohli can be seen throwing some light on the atrocities against children... More of this article »![Image for Serena Williams spotted in a gym [see pictures]](https://www.americanbankingnews.com/wp-content/timthumb/timthumb.php?src=https://slatersentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/617690-serena-reuters.jpg&w=240&h=220&zc=2)
Serena Williams spotted in a gym [see pictures]
Serena Williams was currently spotted in a gym working it out for her own health as well as the health of her not-yet-born baby. Few champions across any sport are of the calibre as the great Serena Williams, often cited by sports... More of this article »