U.S. Olympic Committee must earn back athletes’ trust: CEO
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) must work hard toward earning back the trust of American athletes after a sexual abuse scandal rocked the Olympic body last year, its CEO Sarah Hirshland said on Saturday.
Former Seahawks quarterback Boykin indicted on assault charge
Former Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback and TCU star Trevone Boykin was indicted Friday on a charge of aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
Hamilton on pole in France, Vettel only seventh
Lewis Hamilton seized pole position for the French Grand Prix in track record time as Mercedes, chasing their 10th successive win, swept the front row of the grid in dominant fashion on Saturday.
Barty overpowers Strycova to set up Birmingham final with Goerges
Ashleigh Barty moved to within one victory of the world number one ranking, beating Czech Barbora Strycova 6-4 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.
Del Potro says career could be over after latest knee injury
Juan Martin del Potro is unsure if he has played the last match of an injury-hit career after re-fracturing his kneecap during the Queen’s Club Championships, the Argentine has said.
Motor racing: Bottas on top in final French GP practice
Valtteri Bottas kept Mercedes on top in final practice for the French Grand Prix on Saturday with Formula One championship leader and team mate Lewis Hamilton a close second.
Chelsea’s Hayes slams rules treating keepers like ‘guinea pigs’ at World Cup
Goalkeepers at the women’s World Cup have been treated like “guinea pigs” with new rules on penalty kicks and its strict implementation thanks to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Chelsea Women manager Emma Hayes said.
Motor racing: Ferrari dismiss speculation about aerodynamic boost
Ferrari have poured cold water on speculation they have discovered an aerodynamic mapping error that has cost them precious lap time in the battle with Formula One champions Mercedes.
MLB roundup: Cards spoil Pujols’ return to St. Louis
Marcell Ozuna had three hits and three RBIs for the St. Louis Cardinals, helping them spoil the long-awaited return of Albert Pujols in a 5-1 win against the visiting Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
NASCAR notebook: Truex leads as drivers test Sonoma course
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — In a sense, Martin Truex Jr. merely picked up right where he left off — in front of the pack.
