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Usain Bolt

Soccer/Futbol News

Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt retires from soccer

CENTRAL COAST, Australia (UPI) -- Eight-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter Usain Bolt declared that his "sports life is over" on Monday. Bolt announced his retirement from soccer in an interview with Reuters. The Jamaican star previously played for the Central Coast Mariners, but left after failing to agree on a new contract with the Australian club. Bolt rejected an offer from Maltese club Valletta shortly before leaving the Mariners. "I don't want to say it wasn't dealt with properly, but […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 8

Kansas City Chiefs Bob Sutton

National

Chiefs fire long-time defensive coordinator Bob Sutton

KANSAS CITY (UPI) -- The Kansas City Chiefs have fired defensive coordinator Bob Sutton after six seasons. Kansas City announced Sutton's dismissal on Tuesday. Sutton, 67, joined the Chiefs in 2013. Kansas City allowed the second-most yards in the NFL this season. The Chiefs also had the second-worst pass defense in terms of yards allowed. The Chiefs ranked No. 28 in yards allowed in 2017 and No. 24 in 2016. Sutton served as the head coach at Army for nine […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 10

John Cena

Entertainment

John Cena questionable for WWE Royal Rumble, ankle injury

PHOENIX (UPI) -- John Cena is suffering from a left ankle injury, WWE has announced, making the 16-time world champion questionable for Sunday's Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Cena was injured during the main event of last week's Monday Night Raw where he faced off against Finn Balor, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin in a Fatal 4-Way match to determine the No. 1 contender for Brock Lesnar's Universal Championship. Balor won the bout. The injury seemingly occurred when McIntyre put Cena […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 8

Nick Markakis

MLB News

Braves re-sign Markakis for one year extension

ATLANTA (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves have re-signed outfielder Nick Markakis. Atlanta announced Markakis' one-year, $4 million contract on Tuesday. The deal includes a club option for $6 million for the 2020 season. Markakis, 35, hit .297 with 14 home runs and 93 RBIs in 162 games last season for the Braves. The 13-year veteran owns a career .288 batting average and has 179 career long balls. Markakis made his Major League Baseball debut in 2006 with the Baltimore Orioles. […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 17

Asdrubal Cabrera

MLB News

Rangers secure Cabrera via one-year deal

ARLINGTON, Tex. (UPI) -- Free agent infielder Asdrubal Cabrera has agreed to a contract with the Texas Rangers. Sources told ESPN and The Athletic that Cabrera's pact is for one year and in the $3.5 million to $5 million range. The agreement is pending a physical. Cabrera, 33, hit .262 with 23 home runs and 75 RBIs in 147 games last season for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. The two-time All-Star began the season with the Mets, before […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019 14

Houston Rockets Chicago Bulls Carmelo Anthony

National

Anthony traded to Bulls, release pending

HOUSTON/CHICAGO (UPI) -- The Houston Rockets traded 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony and cash considerations to the Chicago Bulls. League sources confirmed the deal to ESPN and The Athletic on Monday. Sources told ESPN that the anticipation is the Bulls will release Anthony and he won't play for the franchise. Anthony will become a free agent if he clears waivers. The Bulls could also hold off on releasing Anthony until the trade deadline on Feb. 7. The franchise could include […]

todayJanuary 21, 2019 15

Drew Brees New Orleans Saints

National

Saints QB Brees plans to return for 2019 season

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees plans to return for the 2019 season in order to make a run at Super Bowl LIV. Brees, 40, spoke about his football future following the Saints' 26-23 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship on Sunday in New Orleans. "I plan on being here next year and making another run at it," Brees told reporters. Brees had another MVP-caliber season in 2018, passing for 3,992 […]

todayJanuary 21, 2019 17

Kris Bryant Yadier Molina

MLB News

Cardinals’ Molina calls Cubs’ Bryant ‘stupid player and loser’

ST. LOUIS (UPI) -- Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina defended his city by calling Chicago Cubs star Kris Bryant a "stupid player and loser" after Bryant called St. Louis "boring." Bryant made the comments on Friday during a forum discussion at the Cubs' annual fan convention. "Who would want to play in St. Louis?" Bryant said "So boring. It's so boring. I always get asked like, 'Where do you like to play? Where do you not like to play?' St. Louis […]

todayJanuary 21, 2019 49

New Orleans Pelicans Anthony Davis

National

Pelicans’ Davis to miss up to two weeks

NEW ORLEANS (UPI) -- New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis will miss one to two weeks of action due to a finger sprain. The Pelicans announced Davis' injury status on Saturday. He suffered the left index finger injury while playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday in Portland. "Anthony Davis sustained a left index finger sprain in last night's game," the Pelicans said in a statement. "Davis is expected to be out approximately 1-2 weeks." Davis had a game-high […]

todayJanuary 20, 2019 12

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