Sports Break: Tim Tebow provides some excitement in preseason debut for Eagles

 

National sports stories & blog updates NFL quarterbacks, normally coddled, are suddenly taking punches on and off the field By Mark Maske Tom Brady was in court. Geno Smith had his jaw broken by a then-teammate's punch. Cam Newton was in a practice-field fight. Aren't these guys supposed to be treated better?  Read full article » Tim Tebow provides some excitement in preseason debut for Eagles By Mark Maske Backup quarterback trying to make Philadelphia roster still enthralls onlookers.  Read full article » Selecting a 12-man roster for Rio Olympics won’t be easy By Michael Lee Kobe Bryant's interest is just another hurdle Mike Kzryzewski and Jerry Colangelo will have to overcome.   Read full article » EARLY LEAD Ricky Gervais rips bullfighting and ‘anyone who tortures animals for fun’ By Cindy Boren British comedian leaves no doubt he's rooting for the bulls.  Read full article » The Sepp Blatter/Michel Platini slapfight just got ramped up a bit By Matt Bonesteel UEFA contends that Blatter's office initiated smear campaign against Platini. Blatter says Platini tried to intimidate his 80-year-old brother.  Read full article » Mardy Fish wins first singles match since 2013 By Kelyn Soong The former world No. 7 claimed a straight sets victory over 20th-ranked Viktor Troicki in the first round of the Western & Southern Open.  Read full article » WWE’s John Cena helps Yankees surprise son of Charleston shooting victim By Cindy Boren Alex Rodriguez, Brett Gardner and Dellin Betances greet Chris Singleton.  Read full article » Rex Ryan warns Bills, Browns about fighting, calls out IK Enemkpali By Cindy Boren Probably a good idea to remind his linebacker about throwing punches.  Read full article » Lindsey Vonn shares a gross photo of her broken ankle By Cindy Boren So. Many. Colors. Ouch.  Read full article » Seahawks moving away from Texas A&M’s ‘Home of the 12th Man’ By Cindy Boren The Aggies own it fair and square and aren't about to give it up.  Read full article » In unanimous vote, NLRB rejects Northwestern football team’s attempt to unionize By Matt Bonesteel Labor board said allowing Wildcats to unionize would do nothing to promote stability in college sports.  Read full article » Ravens Coach John Harbaugh unleashes his inner Donald Trump By Cindy Boren Thoughts, so many thoughts, about building a wall and politicians.  Read full article » Oscar Pistorius set to be released from prison, enter house arrest By Matt Bonesteel South Africa's overcrowded prisons are the cause.  Read full article »   The Post recommends: Lean & Fit Stay on top of the hottest fitness and healthy eating trends with this weekly newsletter. Sign me up   FANCY STATS Fantasy Football 2015: Three star QBs you must avoid early in your draft By Neil Greenberg Avoid these QBs unless they fall in your draft.  Read full article » Fantasy Football 2015: Three QBs you need to snag if they slip down draft boards By Neil Greenberg Three QBs who should be getting more attention.  Read full article » Forget everything you heard: It’s time for the Nats to panic By Neil Greenberg Washington has lost six in a row, and it appears unlikely that it will catch the Mets in the NL East.  Read full article »               You are receiving this e-mail because you signed up for the Sports Break newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this e-mail has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive e-mail from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2015 The Washington Post  |  1150 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20071