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Ex-MLB Players Castillo, Dotel Arrested in Dominican Republic on Drug Charges
Officials said the two former pro athletes are linked to a drug-trafficking network led by Cesear Emilio "El Abusador" Peralta, who is still being sought by authorities. Castillo, 43, spent the last three-and-a-half seasons of his big-league career with the Mets. Castillo made his Major League Baseball debut with the Florida Marlins in August 1996 and ultimately played nine more seasons in South... [Full Article...]
The Raiders finally turned on Antonio Brown
Rapoport does note that, in the minds of the testers , this is all moot as the helmet, in general, was tested and banned. Longtime Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin made the switch to a VICIS helmet late in his career, which reduced impact forces on the head by 30 to 40 percent compared to Brown's old model . [Full Article...]
Yankees sign former All-Star Trevor Rosenthal to minor-league deal
After missing all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Rosenthal signed a deal with the Nationals that could have been worth up to $30 million over two years. There's reason for Yankees fans to hope, though. After all, Rosenthal is still youthful, and formerly effective. That matches his career 12 SO/9 rate. [Full Article...]
American star withdraws from US Open after death of her father
A statement from her family issued Tuesday, Aug. 20, 29019, says they are "shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of our father". Rising American teenager Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the US Open following the death of her father. [Full Article...]
Tiger Woods not ruling out playing at Presidents Cup
It was in 1998, at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia, when an unprepared US team got shellacked, 20½-11½. The competition is from December 12-15 at Royal Melbourne's composite course, which previously hosted the Presidents Cup in 1998 and 2011. [Full Article...]
Barcelona Offer To Take Neymar From PSG On Loan
Essentially, Barca will be copying Bayern's strategy, proposing to take Neymar on this year, but with the option to buy his services outright after the season. Without moving some assets there's no way a deal could get done. PSG countered with €120 million plus Coutinho and Semedo. The two sides were nowhere near being on the same page. [Full Article...]
Emotional DiBenedetto "wanted to win so bad" at Bristol
He started racing at the Cup level full-time back in 2015 and is now enjoying a career-best season with three top fives and five top-tens. Notable: Matt DiBenedetto , who learned two days ago that his deal with Leavine Family Racing would not be renewed for next season, came out during pre-race introductions as nearly a precursor to how the race would wind up being a fight with Hamlin, weari... [Full Article...]
Belgium's Pieters returns to winnings ways with Czech Masters title
Arnaus also birdied the 18th to ensure Pieters could not relax entirely but the former Ryder Cup star safely holed his par putt from two feet to seal a first individual victory since 2016. "I felt like I was in control today, nearly the whole day and I kind of did my own thing". Pieters carded four birdies on the front nine and added one more after the turn to stay ahead throughout the day. [Full Article...]