Thompson scorches to 100 meters victory at Jamaica trials
Olympic champion Elaine Thompson edged Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in a photo finish to win the 100m title at the Jamaican trials on Friday and book her spot at this year’s world championships in Doha.
NBA notebook: Oladipo recovery to extend into season
Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo will miss the start of the 2019-20 season as he continues his recovery from a ruptured right quad tendon, team president Kevin Pritchard said Friday.
Former champions Spieth, Mickelson struggling ahead of Open
Former British Open champions Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson have a lot of work to do if they are to get their hands on the Claret Jug again this year, with both players missing the cut at the Travelers Championship on Friday.
Bellinger, Yelich top vote-getters in All-Star ‘Primary’
Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers narrowly topped Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich for the most All-Star votes in the first round of balloting.
Devils select U.S. center Hughes No. 1 overall
Center Jack Hughes was the No. 1 overall pick in the NHL Draft on Friday night — and just the start of a record-setting evening for the United States National Development Team.
MLB notebook: Oakland’s Montas gets 80-game PED ban
Oakland Athletics right-hander Frankie Montas was suspended 80 games without pay on Friday after testing positive for Ostarine in violation of Major League Baseball’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment program.
Sucher leads Travelers as Spieth, Mickelson miss cut
Zack Sucher, pain-free at long last after ankle surgery, took the second-round lead at the Travelers Championship on Friday while Jordan Spieth and Phil Mickelson packed their bags for an early trip home.
Rangers 3B Cabrera suspended four games for tossing equipment
Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera was suspended four games and fined an undisclosed amount for throwing equipment from the dugout toward umpire Bill Miller during the sixth inning game of Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Indians.
Report: Saints WR Thomas seeks $22 million per year
New Orleans receiver Michael Thomas is reportedly seeking an average annual salary of $22 million, about $4 million more than the Saints’ latest offer.
Judge to bat leadoff in his return to Yankees
The New York Yankees will waste little time in getting Aaron Judge back to action Friday night, batting the slugger in the leadoff spot as he returns to the active roster.
