World Sports

Amateur spy shots taken in Thailand have revealed the all-new Mitsubishi Montero Sport well ahead of its scheduled debut at the Bangkok International Grand Motor Sale that will kick off on August 1st.The images confirm the off-roader gets a much more aerodynamic design inspired by the 2016 Outlander and the upcoming Outlander Sport, while its rear end boasts an upright hatch and vertical tail lamps that stretch from the belt…

After a week off, John Oliver and his award-worthy HBO program Last Week Tonight are back, and this time, they’re targeting one of America’s favorite pastimes: pro sports. But first, a disclaimer. “I love sports. In fact, the only times I’ve cried as a grown man have been while watching actors playing coaches deliver inspirational speeches set to stirring music,” announced Oliver. Then the Brit launched into a fascinating segment…

0 Shares Print Fox Sports commentator Donovan McNabb was suspended indefinitely from the TV network following a June 28 arrest for driving under the influence, his second such arrest within the past two years. Fox Sports said in a statement to SI.com Sunday that “it is important that Donovan use this time as best he can to resolve his personal situation.” Police documents released last week show McNabb was cited…

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic will win “four or five more Grand Slams” in the next two years, according to former world number one John McEnroe. Djokovic, 28, beat Roger Federer on Sunday to retain his title, his third at SW19 and his ninth Major in total. “Novak is just coming into his prime and it is pretty hard not to think that he…

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is having a medical ahead of a proposed move to Manchester United for a fee in excess of £25m. The Saints have confirmed that an agreement is in place for the transfer. Schneiderlin now looks set to join Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger on United’s pre-season tour of the United States. United have already signed PSV forward …

Fox Sports has suspended TV commentator Donovan McNabb indefinitely due to DUI charges pending against him after a June arrest. “Donovan McNabb has been suspended indefinitely,” Fox Sports said in a statement to SI.com. “It is important that Donovan use this time as best he can to resolve his personal situation.” McNabb was arrested June 28 for driving under the influence in Gilbert, Ariz. shortly after midnight. The former NFL quarterback…

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Manchester City over the £49m transfer of Raheem Sterling. The transfer of the 20-year-old England winger is subject to contract negotiations and a medical. Sterling had asked to leave Anfield and was the subject of two bids from City in June, which were rejected. The forward, who will become the most expensive English player ever, is under contract…

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For a list of all the latest deals, check out the transfers page. Liverpool have offered £22m for Real Madrid’s 24-year-old Russia winger Denis Cheryshev. (Sunday People)  Having agreed a deal to sign World Cup-winning midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich, Manchester United will now look to secure Valencia’s 27-year-old centre-back Nicolas Otamendi. (Daily Star Sunday)  …

Free-agent guard Austin Rivers has reached agreement on a two-year, $6.4 million contract to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told Yahoo Sports. View photo . Austin Rivers (Getty Images) The second year of the contract is a player option, sources said. Because New Orleans had previously declined Rivers’ fourth-year option, the most the Clippers could pay him is what his 2015-16 salary would have been if the…

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Britain’s Chris Froome retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey after a closely fought team time trial on stage nine of the Tour de France in Brittany. Froome’s Team Sky were last out on the 28km route and finished in second, 0.62 seconds slower than BMC Racing. The 2013 champion now leads BMC’s American rider Tejay van Garderen by 12 seconds in the overall standings. …

It’s been said the black woman in American society has two strikes against her: being born a woman and being born black. No demographic has been more marginalized, oppressed and subjugated throughout the country’s 239-year history. Which is why Serena Jameka Williams, now beyond any reasonable dispute the greatest ever women’s tennis player after capturing a sixth Wimbledon title and 21st major championship overall on Saturday, is transcending sport into…

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It’s been said the black woman in American society has two strikes against her: being born a woman and being born black. No demographic has been more marginalized, oppressed and subjugated throughout the country’s 239-year history. Which is why Serena Jameka Williams, now beyond any reasonable dispute the greatest ever women’s tennis player after capturing a sixth Wimbledon title and 21st major championship overall on Saturday, is transcending sport into…

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From the moment Sinead O’Connor began singing “The Foggy Dew”, the crowd in the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas turned into a sea of orange, white and green as the Irish faithful cheered and chanted for Conor McGregor as he walked to the Octagon for his main event title fight against Chad Mendes. Less than 10 minutes later, Ireland crowned its first UFC champion as McGregor stopped Mendes…

LAS VEGAS – “So, what are your thoughts on DeAndre Jordan now?” “Who?” Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told Yahoo Sports. “DeAndre Jordan … now?” “It’s over. You move on. [Expletive] happens,” Cuban said. Cuban and the Mavericks were stunned last week when they leaned that Jordan reneged on a four-year, $80 million contract agreement and instead re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jordan apologized via Twitter on Friday, but…

The playing field just got a little bigger in Frisco with the addition of another sports venue. Performance Indoor Training+, a.k.a. the PIT+, was started by soccer parents for players of all ages. Not only does it add more fields to an already tight market, but it also fits with the city’s other sports offerings to attract visitors and promises a new level of play for the growing number of…