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Phoenix Suns Tyler Johnson Miami Heat

National

Phoenix Suns acquire Johnson, Ellington from Heat

PHOENIX (UPI) -- The Phoenix Suns and Miami Heat completed a trade Wednesday, both teams announced. The Heat traded guards Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellington for Suns forward Ryan Anderson. The 26-year-old Johnson is in his fifth NBA season, all with the Heat. He is averaging 10.8 points on 42.6 percent shooting in 44 contests this season. Johnson ranks second in team history with 19 career games scoring 20-plus points off the bench. OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired Ryan […]

todayFebruary 7, 2019

Emiliano Sala

Soccer/Futbol News

Search for Argentine soccer star Sala called off, feared dead

GUERNSEY, U.K. (UPI) -- British authorities on Thursday called off the search for Argentine soccer star Emiliano Sala, who disappeared earlier this week aboard a single-engine airplane over the English Channel. British and French searchers have looked for Sala and a pilot since Monday, when the Piper PA-46 Malibu disappeared off the coast of the island of Alderney. "Despite the best efforts of air and search assets from the Channel Islands, U.K. and France, which has covered an area of […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019

Jared Cook Oakland Raiders Orlando TSA

National

Raiders’ Cook accuses TSA of stealing luggage

ORLANDO (UPI) -- Oakland Raiders tight end Jared Cook says Transportation Security Administration employees stole items out of his luggage while he was traveling to the Pro Bowl, citing the government shutdown. The 10-year veteran made the claim when speaking to Vegas Sports Daily during an interview on Wednesday in Orlando. He flew in on Tuesday. "The great folks at TSA went through my bag and stole my shoes and some of my clothes," Cook said. "I guess when you're […]

todayJanuary 24, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

sports health

Business & Lifestyle

Utilizing sports to boost your health

Have you been thinking of playing a sport for a while in order to improve your health? There are a plethora of sports out there that could help you to get fitter and healthier both mentally and physically. You just have to find the one that you like best and want to stick with. Let’s take a look at how you can start using sports to protect your health, as well as more information that could help you: Different types […]

todayJanuary 22, 2019

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