The American tennis player gave an emotional speech at the U.S. Open as he left the game for good.
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There’s a Windmill on the Field: Why Pro Sports Are Going Green
According to a new report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, teams are saving millions by switching to green technologies, and educating fans in the process
Old Navy Fumbles NFL T-Shirt
If you care at all about factual integrity on your college and professional sporting fan T-shirts—and Old Navy’s sure betting you don’t—then you might want to fact-check your gear before you purchase from the GAP …
Russell Crowe Rescued After Getting Lost Kayaking
The U.S. Coast Guard came to the Gladiator star’s aid after he and a friend lost his way off Long Island’s Cold Spring Harbor.
Javelin Toss Goes Horribly Wrong, Referee Dies After Being Speared
A track and field official has died after being accidentally impaled by a 15-year old javelin competitor at a sporting event in Germany.
Dieter Strack was going about his duties Sunday night as an official for the annual …
Penn State Drops ‘Sweet Caroline’ From Football Playlist: Are Lyrics to Blame?
With just days until kickoff, it seems suspicious that the Nittany Lions would drop Neil Diamond’s classic “Sweet Caroline” from their gameday playlist. But a look at the song’s lyrics prove that blasting it over the stadium’s …
There’s a Helium Shortage On — and It’s Affecting More than Just Balloons
Stop talking in that squeaky voice and get serious. From MRI machines to semiconductor manufacturing, here are a few of the things we’ll have to do with less of thanks to a global helium shortage.
Nike Lebron X: How to Get People to Buy Your $315 Sneaker in Four Easy Steps
Nike is set to release its new LeBron X basketball shoes which will retail for $315. A hard sell? If Nike and King James follow this script, maybe not.
Tennis Champ Maria Sharapova Launches Candy Shop SugarPova
Maria Sharapova, the four-time Grand Slam tennis champion, launches a candy company the week before the U.S. Open starts
Cuba-to-Florida Swimmer Diana Nyad Makes Fourth Attempt
The distance swimmer is sticking to the mantra: if at first you don’t succeed, try, try try, again.
Hooligan Blacklist Beckons for Swedish Sports Thugs
Swedish authorities are hoping troublemakers at sporting events will think twice about their behavior — or face getting blacklisted.
Penn State T-Shirts Lash Out at NCAA while Football Team Attempts to Revamp Image
As the school year approaches, PSU is still determining its post-Sandusky identity.
