Raiders Linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s Suspension Upheld – VIDEO
 
Raiders Linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s Suspension Upheld – VIDEO

Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict’s season-long suspension was upheld by the NFL on Wednesday after he appealed the decision on Tuesday. Burfict was suspended after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Colts tight end Jack Doyle. (Le’Andre Fox/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Knights coach welcomes Schmidt back to lineup
 
Knights coach welcomes Schmidt back to lineup

Coach Gerard Gallant looks for contributions from Nate Schmidt as the defenseman returns to the Golden Knights lineup to start a road trip at Edmonton.

Nate Schmidt talks about his return after the morning skate
 
Nate Schmidt talks about his return after the morning skate

Nate Schmidt, returning to the Golden Knights lineup after serving a 20-game suspension, talks about his return after Sunday’s morning skate. (Ed Graney/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Robinson Cano Suspended from 80 Games for Drug Policy Violation
 
Robinson Cano Suspended from 80 Games for Drug Policy Violation

Robinson Cano Suspended from 80 Games for Drug Policy Violation The MLB suspended the Seattle Mariners second baseman after he tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic for people with heart, kidney and stroke issues. Jared Diamond, a writer for ‘The Wall Street Journal,’ tweeted Cano’s statement. Robinson Cano Robinson Cano Robinson Cano Robinson Cano The eight-time All-Star is making $24 million this season and is owed $120 million as part of a 10-year deal, according to ‘Sports Illustrated.’ He will serve his suspension while on the disabled list due to an injury from Sunday’s game against the
Detroit Tigers.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is suspended for six months
 
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is suspended for six months

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s suspension for an anti-doping violation was reduced to six months Wednesday by the Nevada Athletic Commission, clearing the path for a rematch bout against Gennady Golovkin later this year.

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is suspended for six months
 
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez is suspended for six months

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s suspension for an anti-doping violation was reduced to six months Wednesday by the Nevada Athletic Commission, clearing the path for a rematch bout against Gennady Golovkin later this year.