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James T. Hodgkinson, identified as the shooter at the Republican congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Va., died of injuries sustained in a shootout with police.(Photo: AFP/Getty Images) The man who opened fire at a baseball practice among Congress members had a list in his pocket that included Republican members of Congress. James Hodgkinson, 66, who died in an exchange of gunfire with law enforcement during the shootout in Alexandria, Va.,…

Slightly smaller than the Rogue, the new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is coming to dealers(Photo: Nissan) The new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport small sport-utility vehicle is primed to be a hit. A convenient size and appealing features set it apart from competitors, and its base price of $21,420 plus $960 in delivery fees should attract plenty of buyers. Don’t confuse the Rogue Sport with the larger and more expensive…

NEW YORK/BERLIN McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) ended its 41-year-old sponsorship of the Olympic Games three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, reflecting the U.S. fast-food giant’s focus on its core business as well as rising Olympics sponsorship costs and declining TV ratings. McDonald’s deal would have run through the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, and bowing out will likely to save it hundreds of million of dollars if it…

WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Steve Scalise, the No. 3 House Republican, has shown improvement in the past 36 hours after being shot by a man who opened fire on Republican lawmakers at a baseball practice earlier in the week, his lead surgeon said on Friday. “The congressman’s status remains critical,” Dr. Jack Sava, the director of trauma at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center, told reporters. “An excellent recovery is a good…

The Eastwood Iron Horse Base Ball Club — a group of men who play baseball, the old-fashioned way, barehanded — will face off against state Representatives Rick Perales, Jeff Rezabek and Jim Butler, and Ohio Sen. Bob Hackett.

The shooter who opened fire on a Republican congressional baseball practice on Wednesday had a list of several Republican representatives in his pocket, according to officials briefed on the FBI investigation. The gunman, James T. Hodgkinson, was shot by police and later died of his wounds. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and three other people were wounded in the attack. Scalise remained in critical condition on Friday although his condition…

The Dolphins are trying to do something that no other professional sports team has ever done, and as of Thursday, they’re close to their goal.  Instead of trying to set a record on the field, the team is trying to set a record off the field by becoming the first pro sports franchise to have 100 percent of its players registered to vote. The Dolphins are inching closer to their…

Slightly smaller than the Rogue, the new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport is coming to dealers(Photo: Nissan) The new 2017 Nissan Rogue Sport small sport-utility vehicle is primed to be a hit. A convenient size and appealing features set it apart from competitors, and its base price of $21,420 plus $960 in delivery fees should attract plenty of buyers. Don’t confuse the Rogue Sport with the larger and more expensive…

NEW YORK/BERLIN McDonald’s Corp (MCD.N) ended its 41-year-old sponsorship of the Olympic Games three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday, reflecting the U.S. fast-food giant’s focus on its core business as well as rising Olympics sponsorship costs and declining TV ratings. McDonald’s deal would have run through the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, and bowing out will likely to save it hundreds of million of dollars if it…

Soccer fans are eagerly awaiting the FIFA Confederations Russia Cup 2017 kicking off this weekend. “The Confederations Cup gives us a taste of what to expect the following year with the World Cup,” said Ronny Suarez, a soccer fan Hillsborough, New Jersey, rooting for Chile this year. “This is something I look forward to every four years. I usually watch them at my house with my family and some of…

Jamie Squire/Getty Last week, the IOC announced the addition of several new events for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, aimed at gender equality. Swimming added three new events — women’s 1500-meter freestyle, men’s 800-meter freestyle, and a 4×100-meter mixed gender relay. The addition of the events should be welcomed news for swimmers like Katie Ledecky who now have a shot at more medals. However, Michael Phelps is apparently not a fan…

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Bad news for Michael Floyd … the Minnesota Vikings WR tested positive for alcohol during his house arrest this week, TMZ Sports has learned — and it could mean jail time for the NFL star.  A rep for the Scottsdale City Court confirms … Floyd’s alcohol monitoring system flagged 5 events during June 11th and 12th. At least three of the events were described to us as “high alcohol tests.”…

What exactly are eSports and just how fast are they growing? In our final Sport 2.0 film, we ask why thousands of people have begun to attend eSport events across the globe and look at how problems such as corruption and cheating may affect sport’s digital counterpart just as much as they do in the real world

A photo posted by Ballislife (@ballislife) Dad: Dwyane Wade Sport: Basketball Graduation Year: 2020 He’s barely into high school, but Z-Wade is already getting tips from Kobe Bryant, talking trash to Jimmy Butler and critiquing his dad’s game. Luckily, he appears to have the skills to back it up. Just 6’1″ (for now), the 15-year-old has hypnotic highlight reels: He can shoot, he can pass and his handles are unbelievable….

Tammy Abraham (right) had two half-chances for England Everton’s £30m signing Jordan Pickford saved a late penalty as England opened their European Under-21 Championship campaign with a draw against Sweden. The 23-year-old stuck out an arm to stop Linus Wahlqvist’s poor spot-kick and also saved Carlos Strandberg’s tame follow-up. However, it was an underwhelming display by England, who only had one effort on target. Sweden had the best chance when…

Ellis Short took full control at Sunderland in May 2009 Sunderland say they are in talks with potential new owners, and that the search for a new manager will be put on hold while negotiations are ongoing. Owner Ellis Short is currently in talks with “interested parties”. The Black Cats are seeking a replacement for David Moyes, who left his post in May after relegation from the Premier League. Aberdeen…

Image copyright Getty Images McDonald’s and the International Olympics Committee (IOC) are ending their long-running sponsorship deal three years early. The fast food chain said it was “reconsidering all aspects of its International Olympics Committee business” as part of a plan to re-invigorate its business. The IOC said it understood “that McDonald’s is looking to focus on different business priorities”. The partnership began in 1976. “For these reasons, we have…

Who made it 49-0? Who cost more than Jordan Pickford? And who cut through?