Kobe Bryant's Comeback

Kobe's Last Stand

After two injury filled seasons, Lakers star Kobe Bryant is returning to the court next season for what could be his final attempt to return to the player once was.

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Manziel Gesture Controversy

Johnny Flipping Football

It was supposed to be about the competition for the starting QB job, but Johnny Manziel's Monday Night Football debut ended up being all about a gesture he made to the Washington bench.

Teddy Bridgewater's Maturation

Bridging The Gap

It's been a roller coaster ride for Teddy Bridgewater in the past eight months. Will the coaster end up with Teddy starting in Minnesota this season?

NFL Training Camp Fights

Boiling Point

It's not a new thing, but this year's NFL training camps seem to have a larger number of fights breaking out than usual.

2014 New York Yankees Playoff Chase

Bronx Bummers

Thanks to injuries and general underperformance, the New York Yankees find themselves in an unfamiliar position: on the outside looking in at the playoff race with only a quarter of the season remaining.

Kansas City Royals In First Place

Royal Flush

The Royals moved back into first place this week and are on a mission to snap the longest playoff drought in professional sports.

Los Angeles And The NFL

Tinseltown Tease

Twenty years after the Rams and Raiders left Los Angeles, talk of the NFL returning to L.A. is heating up, but how serious is it?

Clippers Officially Sold To Steve Ballmer

Turn The Page

The sale of the Los Angeles Clippers to Steve Ballmer became official today, and those inside the organization couldn't be happier.

Browns Quarterback Battle

Too Close To Call

There are plenty of competitive position battles taking place during NFL training camps, but the one getting the most attention is for the starting QB job in Cleveland.

Rory McIlroy Wins 2014 PGA Championship

Shining Light

With only moments of daylight remaining, Rory McIlroy holed his putt on the 18th to take the 2014 PGA Championship, giving him two Major wins in a row.

Tony Stewart Accident Kills Kevin Ward, Jr.

Tragedy on the Track

A run-of-the-mill dirt track accident spiraled out of control Saturday, as Tony Stewart's car ended up colliding with a driver on the track, running him over, and killing him in the process.

J.J. Watt's Dominance

Maximum Wattage

J.J. Watt might just be the best defensive player in football, and he's definitely the hardest worker.

Adam Dunn Pitches

Comic Relief

Just when you think you've seen it all, White Sox slugger Adam Dunn is called on in the ninth inning to pitch for the first time in his career.

Aroldis Chapman's Strikeout Streak

Flamethrower

After his return from a scary injury in Spring Training, Aroldis Chapman has quietly put together another dominant season.

Julio Jones 2014 Comeback

Best Foot Forward

After a season ending foot injury in Week 5 last year, Julio Jones is back and ready to show everyone he's one of the best receivers in the NFL.

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