Month: July 2014

May 27, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) throws a pitch to Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) in the first inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester trade rumors: Pirates ‘reluctant to surrender top prospects’

Darnell Dockett: NFC West is ‘a bloodbath’

Omer Asik Fills New Orleans Pelicans’ Surprising Need

A ‘surprise’ if Rob Gronkowski played in any preseason games

Oct 6, 2013; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Geno Atkins (97) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in teh first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Cincinnati defeated New England 13-6. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports

Cincinnati Bengals activate Geno Atkins from PUP

Julian Green: Is he the future of U.S. Soccer?

Jul 22, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) carries the ball during training camp at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

David Wilson out for Sunday’s Hall of Fame game

Oct 20, 2013; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Detail shot of a Buffalo Bills helmet and gatorade towel in the second quarter of a game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Bills ownership bidding eclipses $1 billion

Aug 29, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Washington Redskins helmet during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Washington Redskins defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Babe Laufenberg: Washington Redskins preseason legend

Fans storm field during Real Madrid-AS Roma game in Dallas

Oct 10, 2013; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman PK Subban (76) skates against the Edmonton Oilers at Rexall Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Report: PK Subban asking for $8.5 million in arbitration

Jun 22, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) throws to the Oakland Athletics in the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Lance Iversen-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester trade rumors: Dodgers, Cardinals aggressively pursuing Red Sox ace

Jul 24, 2014; Cortland, NY, USA; New York Jets running back Chris Johnson (21) walks out to the field prior to the start of training camp at SUNY Cortland. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Jets RB Chris Johnson underwent stem-cell treatment surgery on knee

Apr 6, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Utah Jazz guard Gordon Hayward (20) looks on against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Jazz 130-102. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Gordon Hayward: ‘I don’t think I have to live up to anything now’

Jul 28, 2014; Napa, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders players join hands in a huddle at training camp at Napa Valley Marriott. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Mayor claims ‘progress’ in Oakland Raiders stadium deal

Anderson Silva opens as 2-1 favorite over Nick Diaz

Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) calls a play during a game against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: 10 players who will become stars in 2014

UFC on FOX 12 medical suspensions: Matt Brown could miss up to six months

Jul 24, 2014; Oxnard, CA, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) during training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Jerry Jones declares Tony Romo ‘100 percent’

Apr 2, 2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Florida Panthers right wing Peter Mueller (88) brings the puck into the offensive zone as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Sami Salo (6) and center Alex Killorn (17) defend during the first period at Tampa Bay Times Forum. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Blues sign Peter Mueller

Apr 5, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins (32) pitches in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Coors Field. The Rockies defeated the Diamondbacks 9-4. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

MLB trade rumors: Colorado Rockies plan to keep LaTroy Hawkins

Jul 25, 2014; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester (31) reacts as he looks on during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Jon Lester rumors: Cardinals, Pirates, Dodgers, Mariners named as suitors

Mar 18, 2014; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Buffalo Sabres head coach Ted Nolan against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo Sabres hire Bryan Trottier as asst. coach

Apr 3, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner (51) goes to pass the puck against the Boston Bruins at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Boston 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Maple Leafs sign Jake Gardiner

Jul 28, 2014; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) celebrates with Anthony Armstrong (86) and Ray Agnew (48) after a touchdown during training camp at Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Browns fan to be charged for peeing on Art Modell’s grave

Jun 17, 2014; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (84) returns to the locker room during minicamp at the 49ers practice facility. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

49ers’ Brandon Lloyd ‘most consistently productive receiver’ this offseason

Oct 6, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (21) runs with the ball against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

Broncos’ Ronnie Hillman has been second running back

Fantasy Football 2014: Preseason QB rankings