Legendary trainer John Shirreffs died in his sleep at age 80 in California, according to the Daily Racing Forum. Shirreffs was based out of Southern California and guided several horses to success, including Zenyatta. Shirreffs has played a role in winning the 2005 Kentucky Derby with Giacomo and three Breeders’ Cup championships with Zenyatta and […]

A 44-year-old Slovakian man who planned to watch a hockey game at the Winter Olympics in Italy was arrested on Wednesday, Feb. 11 due to an outstanding warrant, Reuters reported. The man had been on the run for 16 years before returning to Italy with plans to watch Slovakia’s hockey game against Finland, Reuters said. […]

Nick Castellanos’ time with the Philadelphia Phillies came to an end on Thursday, Feb. 12 with his release as the team began to gather for spring training. The former Phillies outfielder wasted no time in penning a four-page handwritten letter, which he shared on his Instagram account, following the news of the release. In the […]

 LeBron James continues to add his name to the NBA history books. In his 23rd season, the 41-year-old became the oldest player to produce a triple-double. James produced 28 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, leading his team in all three categories as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks, 124-104, at home on […]

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA sent a forceful message on Thursday about tanking, hitting the Utah Jazz with a $500,000 fine and handing the Indiana Pacers a $100,000 fine for recent game management and roster decisions, the league announced. Utah’s fine was related to a Feb. 7 game against the Orlando Magic and Feb. […]

Elroy Face, an All-Star pitcher with the Pittsburgh Pirates and World Series champion, has died at the age of 97, the Pirates announced on Feb. 12. ‘It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Pirates Hall of Famer Elroy Face, a beloved member of the Pirates family,’ Pirates chairman […]

Thanks to Wednesday night’s pole qualifying, we know who will start on the front row for the 68th annual Daytona 500. Two-time Cup Series champion Kyle Busch will lead the field for Sunday’s 500-mile race at Daytona International Speedway. Alongside Busch’s Richard Childress Motorsports Chevrolet will be Chase Briscoe in the Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić made his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, four months after he was diagnosed with cancer. The 6-foot-6 Serbian had been unavailable after being diagnosed with testicular cancer in October and undergoing chemotherapy. He received a standing ovation from the home crowd at Paycom Center after […]