Reports: Free-agent WR Sanders banned 10 games

The Jacksonville Jaguars receiving corps is hardly stacked, with names like Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee -- all second-year players -- sitting atop the depth charts. So when the club last month released third-year wideout Ace Sanders, even with his struggles last season, it did seem a bit puzzling to some.
That move makes a lot more sense now.
According to multiple reports Monday, the NFL suspended the free-agent receiver for the first 10 games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy.

‘I don’t give a f*** about Fifa’ – Cristiano Ronaldo storms out of interview

Cristiano Ronaldo stormed out of an interview with CNN Espanyol when asked about the Fifa scandal before insisting the corruption is having no impact the on top players.
When asked if the players at Real Madrid discuss Fifa in the dressing room, the Ballon d’Or winner smirked and said they’d rather talk about ‘music, women, fashion, shoes, suitcases/bags, jewellery, about haircuts,’ instead.

Cristiano Ronaldo goes in disguise on streets of Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a fantastic video of himself going in disguise and showing off his football skills on the streets of Madrid.

The Real Madrid star – one of the most recognisable sportsmen in the world – donned a wig, shades beard and body suit and headed out into the Spanish capital with a football.

Volquez, Donaldson and More Royals, Blue Jays Comment After Benches Clear


Big winners at last week's trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays fashion themselves as American League contenders. The Blue Jays took perhaps their first step in that direction over the weekend, taking three of four games from the Kansas City Royals despite the AL leader firing shots—figuratively and literally—in their direction. 

Wayne Rooney admits it was "weird" to play for Everton again after Duncan Ferguson testimonial cameo

Wayne Rooney admitted it felt "a bit weird" to pull on the blue shirt of Everton for the first time in 11 years.

The Manchester United skipper, who moved to Old Trafford for £27m in 2004, came on as a substitute during Duncan Ferguson's testimonial on Sunday.

Blue Jays and Royals square off in heated game, post-game war of words

TORONTO -- On the field, tempers flared between the Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals, but no punches were thrown.
In the aftermath of the Blue Jays' 5-2 victory Sunday, there were plenty of back-and-forth blows in the war of words that erupted from the clubhouses at Rogers Centre.

Michael Oher, Carolina Panthers OT, not a big fan of 'The Blind Side'

SPARTANBURG, S.C. - When people first meet Michael Oher naturally they want to ask him about the 2009 hit movie "The Blind Side," which is based on his life as an underprivileged youth growing up in Memphis, Tennessee.
However, the Carolina Panthers starting left tackle would prefer to leave the notoriety he garnered from the film in the past.

Rafael Nadal claims 67th title with Hamburg Open final victory against Fabio Fognini

Spaniard Rafael Nadal won his 67th career title with a 7-5, 7-5 victory against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini in the final of the Hamburg Open on Sunday.Nadal, a 14-times grand slam champion, has endured an indifferent season winning just two titles in Stuttgart and Buenos Aires prior to Sunday and dropped to No 10 in the world rankings.
World No 32 Fognini, who won the Hamburg title in 2013, was aiming for an almost unthinkable third claycourt victory against Nadal this season following successes in Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona.

'If I looked like Roy Keane I wouldn't take selfies either' – Piers Morgan trolls Ireland assistant manager

The Republic of Ireland assistant manager was withering in his assessment of the Gunners' title chances, suggesting they are too obsessed with selfies and six packs.
"Ah listen, we have the same thing every year," Keane asserted.
"There's too many Arsenal players interested in selfies, whatever they are, and six-packs. Instead of focusing on winning Premier League titles, it's all about how their bodies look and how their hair is. More so than winning football matches is the way things are going."
Read more: Roy Keane: Arsenal players are too obsessed with selfies and six packs

Everything you need to know: Windows 10 400 at Pocono

Race day has arrived and the Windows 10 400 is set to get rolling at Pocono Raceway. Martin Truex Jr., a winner of the June race at the "Tricky Triangle," goes for the season sweep at Pocono as Kyle Busch looks to continue his hot streak and make it four wins in a row.
Sunday's event on the 2.5-mile layout is 160 laps and is the 21st race on the 36-race schedule. After Pocono, only five races remain to determine the 16-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup from which the series champion will be crowned.

Merritt, Chappell lead as Tiger slips

Americans Troy Merritt and Kevin Chappell, both looking for their first PGA Tour wins, shared the lead after Saturday's third round lead of the Quicken Loans National, while tournament host Tiger Woods fell from contention.
Merritt set an early target with a course record 10-under-par 61 to go 14-under, a figure matched at the end of the round by Chappell, who shot a 67 for his 199 total at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia.

No profit for Tiger Woods as he falls away at Quicken Loans tournament

Tiger Woods fell out of contention at the Quicken Loans National tournament after posting a disappointing third-round three-over par 74.
The former world No1 began his third round just three shots off the pace amid hopes he could make a serious challenge after missing the cut at the Open.

Ronda Rousey dedicates UFC 190 fight to late wrestling legend'Rowdy' Roddy Piper

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper was a huge influence on UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.
Over his lengthy career in professional wrestling, Piper trained under Rousey’s mentor, “Judo” Gene Lebell, with regularity. Years later, Rousey came along and trained with the martial arts legend as well.
When Rousey eventually made the jump to professional MMA after earning a bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Rousey asked Piper if she could use his namesake “Rowdy” as her own.

Live Cricket Score, Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2015, 2nd T20I at Colombo, SL 145/5 in 18 overs: Siriwardana, Kapugedra revive Lanka

Greetings! Welcome to CricketCountry’s live blog of the second and final Twenty20 International (T20I) between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday. This is Rishad D’Souza, and I will be presenting to you the updates