Our roundup of the latest and breaking news, headlines and top stories from the world's most trusted news sources.
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June, 28, 2014 from News & Observer: SportsEven Alex Nedeljkovic wasn’t surprised the Carolina Hurricanes drafted him. And why should have been? The goalie became the 17th player the Carolina Hurricanes have drafted from the Plymouth Whalers… Click to Continue »
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsBRISBANE Lions hang on for a thrilling victory over North Melbourne to farewell club great Jonathan Brown at the Gabba.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsA FIVE-month-old tweet by an ex-Brumbies trainer questioning the Waratahs’ work ethic has been revealed as the motivation for NSW to exact revenge.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsA RAMPANT Blues side has dented Western Force’s bid for a maiden Super Rugby finals berth with a thumping 40-7 win at nib Stadium.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsFIVE goals from Lance Franklin has helped Sydney beat the Giants by 46 points and record its 10th straight win for the first time since 1935.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsTHINK Moneyball, the US Major League Baseball recruitment system — Now apply it to rugby league and to the Penrith Panthers.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsTHESE are the incredible numbers behind the iron-man individual effort that ended the Sharks 324 minute scoreless humiliation.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsEXCLUSIVE: Sonny Bill Williams will play and train for the next month without food or water during daylight hours due to his religious beliefs.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsHE’S played just 55 minutes in five weeks, but Boyd Cordner will get his chance to be part of history when Laurie Daley names his squad for Origin III.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsUP to 25 officials and players across the NRL, including those employed and registered by at least two Sydney clubs, have been caught betting on matches.
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June, 28, 2014 from FOXSPORTS.com.au | Breaking NewsBRONCOS star Ben Hannant refuses to give up hope that the next phone call might be the one he has been dreaming about all year.
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June, 28, 2014 from CBC | Sports NewsLuis Suarez claimed to FIFA's disciplinary panel that he did not deliberately bite Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe Fifa president has criticised the actions of the Uruguay striker in biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini but refused to comment on his punishment
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe Uruguayan has been banned for four months - and nine games - after biting Giorgio Chiellini but the ex-Reds manager believes the club will stand by their star
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe Brazil legend believes that Fifa has imposed appropriate sanctions on the Uruguayan and hopes that biting on the pitch is not seen again
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalWith the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in full swing, Goal has teamed up with Hyundai to celebrate the fan culture of competing nations. Here we explore Australia
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalWith the group stages complete and the last 16 upon us, our tipster Hugh Wilson looks at the top goal-scorer market, with a number of candidates in the mix to win the Golden boot
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe Argentina great believes the rest of the Selecao must step up their performance levels and claims Scolari should start Fernandinho and Ramires against Chile
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe attacker carries an English-player premium that inflates his pricetag but, even though the Reds have more pressing needs, he could fulfill a crucial role at Anfield next term
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe former Roja striker is delighted with the performances his countrymen have delivered in the World Cup and feels they have never been better placed to succeed
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe former Brazil midfielder believes the Argentina captain can only be considered one of the greatest to play the game if he makes a decisive difference in the knockouts
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalGoal's weekly column looks at the latest in the transfer market, including the Red Devils' double swoop for Ander Herrera and Luke Shaw, and Manchester City's capture of Fernando
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe former England striker believes the Nigeria forward has had an impressive World Cup so far and fits right in on the world stage
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThere has been plenty of support for the hosts and Paddy Power are enhancing the price of Luiz Felipe Scolari's side from 4/7 to a massive 3/1 for new customers
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalWithout their suspended star man for tonight's last-16 clash against Colombia, Al Hain-Cole thinks la Celeste will be relying on Edinson Cavani to continue his strong form
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe Germany forward is joint-top of the Golden Boot standings once again and his head coach believes he is blessed with a natural instinct in attack
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June, 28, 2014 from Goal.com News - InternationalThe Selecao boss believes that his side can benefit from taking inspiration from Diego Simeone's Liga champions as they prepare to take on Chile in the World Cup last 16
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comVidal Nuno rebounded from two awful starts to pitch two-hit ball into the sixth inning, Kelly Johnson and Brett Gardner hit consecutive homers, and the Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-0 on Friday night in the opener of a series between strugg...
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comMike Trout belted a 489-foot solo shot to center field in the first inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 8-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Friday night, the longest home run by an American League player since ESPN began tracking them in...
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comHarrison lifts Pirates over Mets 3-2 in 11 innings
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comThe New York Knicks are increasingly optimistic about their chances of re-signing star free agent Carmelo Anthony even as Anthony readies himself to talk to other teams next week, according to sources close to the situation.
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June, 28, 2014 from News & Observer: SportsA group of French-speaking fans were looking for a cab to go to Belgium's World Cup game. Coming from the other direction on the famed Avenida Paulista, Flemish-speaking fans were… Click to Continue »
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June, 28, 2014 from Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington PostFor the first time since 2009, the Washington Wizards entered the NBA draft without a first-round pick, having shipped it away in the October trade that brought them Marcin Gortat . Ultimately, the Wizards elected to end their season in ...
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comPittsburgh Penguins winger James Neal was traded to the Nashville Predators during the first round of NHL draft on Friday night at Wells Fargo Center.
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comThe Florida Panthers selected defenseman Aaron Ekblad with the first pick in the NHL draft Friday night.
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June, 28, 2014 from ESPN.comAs his talented son, Andrew, was presented with his new wine-and-gold Cavaliers jersey, Mitchell Wiggins finally let go of some painful memories.
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June, 27, 2014 from ESPN.comBrowns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel has no intention of toning down his weekends.
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June, 27, 2014 from News & Observer: SportsNASCAR: When Friday night's Hero Campaign 300 at Kentucky Speedway was completed, Brad Keselowski had been sidelined by a speeding penalty, Kyle Busch inherited the lead and then lost it… Click to Continue »
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June, 27, 2014 from CBC | Sports NewsBradley Wright-Phillips scored his league-leading 12th goal of the MLS season in the 93rd minute to earn the New York Red Bulls a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC on Friday night.
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June, 27, 2014 from ESPN.comThe first big trade chip of the 2014 NHL draft has fallen, with the Vancouver Canucks sending coveted center Ryan Kesler to the Anaheim Ducks for two players and a pick Friday.
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June, 27, 2014 from News & Observer: SportsPlay-by-play man Tom McCarthy was the only Phillies announcer who brought his glove with him for a special broadcast from the center-field stands Friday night. Click to Continue »
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June, 27, 2014 from CBC | Sports NewsJose Abreu hit two of the four home runs surrendered by knuckleball pitcher R.A. Dickey as the Chicago White Sox held on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays, 5-4 on Friday night.
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June, 27, 2014 from News & Observer: SportsIt has been a quiet summer at the NHL level for the Carolina Hurricanes, but Friday's first-round pick - 6-foot-2 defenseman Hadyn Fleury - was evidence of a long-term vision… Click to Continue »
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June, 27, 2014 from CBC | Sports NewsPlayers on both sides of the football look to either establish or re-establish themselves as impact players in the CFL when the Calgary Stampeders host the Montreal Alouettes on Saturday (3 p.m. ET).
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June, 27, 2014 from ESPN.comTiger Woods didn't last more than 36 holes in his return to competition.
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June, 27, 2014 from News & Observer: SportsQuaker State 400: Brad Keselowski will start from the pole in Saturday's Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky. Click to Continue »
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June, 27, 2014 from ESPN.comRandy Moss can now add coaching to his lengthy list of football accomplishments.
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June, 27, 2014 from CBC | Sports NewsCanada's Alena Sharp held off a charge by Michelle Wie Friday for a one-stroke lead in the NW Arkansas Championship heading into the weekend.
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June, 27, 2014 from ESPN.comThe Los Angeles Angels have traded right-hander Ernesto Frieri to the Pittsburgh Pirates for righty Jason Grilli in a swap of struggling relief pitchers.
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June, 27, 2014 from CBC | Sports NewsJames Neal will be headed to the Music City. The Pittsburgh Penguins shipped the scoring winger to the Nashville Predators on Friday in exchange for forward Patric Hornqvist and centre Nic Spaling.