Johnny Salvatore

Basketball|Denver Nuggets|houston rockets|NBA|ty lawson

Ty Lawson Traded To Houston Rockets, Currently In Rehab After Second DUI Of 2015

As the Inquisitr previously reported, the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets were the top two franchises looking to acquire 27-year-old guard Ty Lawson if he were made available. Tonight, the Denver Nuggets shipped Lawson and a second round pick to the Rockets in exchange for a 2016 first round pick, as well as Pablo […]

9y ago

Baseball|mlb|washington nationals

Nationals Park Experiences Power Outages Causing Three Separate Delays, Twitter Laughs [Updated]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were leading the Washington Nationals by a score of 2-1 thanks to an Adrian Gonzalez two-run blast when a bank of lights near the third base line suffered a power outage, per MLB. Play resumed for a brief period at Nationals Park in Washington until the top of the fifth inning, […]

9y ago

Baseball|mlb|Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Aaron Nola, Will Debut July 21

As previously noted by the Inquisitr, the Philadelphia Phillies are shopping pitching ace Cole Hamels, and are looking for a boatload of talent in exchange. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros figure to be two of the teams that will seek out the left-hander. Earlier today, the Phillies called up their top pitching prospect […]

9y ago

andre iguodala|Basketball|Golden State Warriors|NBA

Andre Iguodala Seeking A Trade From Finals Champion Golden State Warriors?

As the Inquisitr previously reported, the Golden State Warriors are fresh off their first NBA Finals victory in the last 40 years, in a season that saw 27-year-old three-point sharpshooter Stephen Curry take home the regular season MVP Award. For the first time in 40 years, the Golden State Warriors are your NBA Champions! 🏀🏆 […]

9y ago

Dallas Cowboys|denver broncos|Dez Bryant|nfl

Demaryius Thomas Agrees To Five-Year, $70 Million Deal With Denver Broncos

Two of the very best wide receivers in the National Football League were paid accordingly today. Earlier, as the Inquisitr noted, Dez Bryant re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys for five-years and $70 million, while Demaryius Thomas inked an eerily similar contract with the Denver Broncos. Thomas’ contract is also five-years and $70 million, with a […]

9y ago

Kansas City Chiefs|nfl

Justin Houston Signs Six-Year, $101 Million Contract With Kansas City Chiefs

Next to the Miami Dolphins offseason signing of defensive tackle Ndamakong Suh, Kansas City linebacker Justin Houston is now the highest paid defensive player in the National Football League. Suh signed for a record $114 million, as the Inquisitr previously noted, while Houston re-upped today with the Chiefs for six-years and $101 million, of which […]

9y ago

iran

GOP Presidential Candidates And Israeli Leaders Weigh In On Iran Deal, Not All Democrats Support It

Just yesterday, the P5+1 (United States, United Kingdom, France, China, and Russia, plus Germany) secured a landmark deal with the terrorist-sponsored nation of Iran regarding their use of nuclear activities, which should keep them from obtaining a nuclear weapon. In exchange, Iran will now be less burdened with billions of dollars in crippling economic sanctions, […]

9y ago

Baseball|mlb

Home Run Derby 2015: Predictions From People Around Baseball

The NBA has the 3-point shooting and Slam-Dunk contests, the NHL has the Skills Challenge, and Major League Baseball has the Home Run Derby. All of the events take place at the midway point of each season, and tonight, eight of the game’s best sluggers will take to the field at Great American Ballpark in […]

9y ago

Scott Walker Officially Launches 2016 Presidential Campaign

As the Inquisitr previously reported, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker slated Monday, July 13, to be the official day he announced his presidential ambitions. True to his word, Walker is now a GOP candidate for president. I’m in. I’m running for president because Americans deserve a leader who will fight and win for them. – SW […]

9y ago

New York City|soccer

USWNT Parade Draws Thousands To New York City, Chants Of ‘USA, USA’

As the Inquisitr previously reported, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team is fresh off their third World Cup victory after crushing Japan by a score of 5-2 in the championship game. Today in New York City, thousands of fans showed their support. Here are some of the players and fans sharing personal moments from […]

9y ago

boxing|Floyd Mayweather Jr

Keith Thurman Fights This Saturday Against Luis Collazo, Calls Out Floyd Mayweather, Jr.

Fighter Keith Thurman, 26, is arguably one of the best boxers in the sport today. With a record of 25-0 to go along with 21 knockouts, it’s highly understandable why Thurman has earned the nickname “One Time.” Some people might say that Keith hops on his bicycle too much when he’s in the square circle, […]

9y ago

Basketball|NBA|Toronto Raptors

Luke Ridnour Released By Raptors After Being Traded Four Times In One Week — Twitter Pounces

As the Inquisitr previously reported, guard Luke Ridnour was traded to four different NBA teams in a span of one week. Ridnour finished the 2014-15 season with the Orlando Magic before being shipped to the Memphis Grizzlies, who traded him to the Charlotte Hornets, who sent him to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who flipped him […]

9y ago

Baseball|mlb

Home Run Derby 2015: Full Breakdown Of All Participants

As the Inquisitr previously reported, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman Albert Pujols will be partaking in the fourth Home Run Derby of his career on July 13 at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati. Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper has said that he would not take part in the festivities due to his father […]

9y ago

Basketball|dallas mavericks|Deandre Jordan|Los Angeles Clippers|NBA

DeAndre Jordan To Meet With Clippers Brass Who Hope To Lure Him Back To Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Clippers are fresh off one of their best seasons in recent memory, finishing with a 56-26 record while claiming the third seed in the Western Conference. The Clippers went on to lose in the second round of the playoffs to the Houston Rockets, but shooting guard J.J. Redick says the team has […]

9y ago

Albert Pujols|Baseball|mlb

Albert Pujols Set To Partake In Fourth Home Run Derby Of His Career

As the Inquisitr previously noted, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first baseman Albert Pujols is slated to start the Midsummer Classic on July 14 at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati in place of the injured Miguel Cabrera. Today, Pujols announced that he will participate in the fourth Home Run Derby of his career, having lost […]

9y ago

Baseball|Cincinnati Reds|mlb

2015 MLB All-Star Game Starters And Alternates Announced: Full Breakdown

On July 14, baseball’s best will take to the field at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati for a showdown of National League All-Stars vs. American League All-Stars. The Kansas City Royals lead both leagues by sending six players to the game, including four starters. The St. Louis Cardinals will be sending five players, including two […]

9y ago

Baseball|Bryce Harper|mlb|washington nationals

Bryce Harper Will Not Appear In This Year’s Home Run Derby Due To His Father Being Injured

Washington Nationals stud outfielder Bryce Harper has dealt with hype since the age of 16, when he was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated as the “Next Big Thing.” Since being drafted No. 1 overall in 2010 by the Nats, Harper has seen his ups and downs within the fickle sport that is baseball, […]

9y ago

Karl-Anthony Towns|Kevin Garnett|Minnesota Timberwolves|NBA

Kevin Garnett Re-Signs With Minnesota Timberwolves, Team Signs No. 1 Pick Towns

Kevin Garnett was one of a handful of players who made the jump straight from high school to the NBA and more than succeeded expectations. Now 39-years-old, Garnett is a 15-time All-Star, and 4-time All-NBA First Team member. The surefire first ballot Hall of Famer has one MVP to his name (2004) and won his […]

9y ago

MLS

Andrea Pirlo Set To Join MLS Club New York City FC After Four Years With Juventus

Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo has officially announced his move from Juventus FC in Italy’s top league Serie A to New York City FC of Major League Soccer. #NYCFC signs @Pirlo_official: http://t.co/h12SmW2MQI #WelcomePirlo pic.twitter.com/T2kCqkGviL — New York City FC (@NYCFC) July 6, 2015 Pirlo is one of many aging soccer stars who eventually make the move […]

9y ago

Basketball|Draymond Green|Golden State Warriors|NBA

Draymond Green Re-Signs With The Golden State Warriors For Five Years, $85 Million

As the Inquisitr previously reported, the Golden State Warriors are fresh off their first NBA Finals victory in 40 years after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers, and on the first day of NBA free agency, have retained their top target. Draymond Green has officially announced that he will be staying in the city by the bay […]

9y ago