Trump says will present Medal of Freedom to former race car driver Penske
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would present the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the highest U.S. civilian honors, to former race car driver Roger Penske, chairman of Penske Automotive Group Inc.
India cleared to bid for sports events again: IOC
The International Olympic Committee on Thursday gave India the all-clear to resume bidding for major sports events, lifting a ban that had been triggered when Pakistani athletes were denied visas to compete in the country.
Cubs call up pitching prospect Alzolay
The Chicago Cubs called up highly touted pitching prospect Adbert Alzolay and the right-hander is expected to make his major league debut Thursday against the visiting New York Mets.
Tokyo 2020 refugee team to be bigger than in Rio: IOC’s Bach
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics refugee team will be bigger than the inaugural 10-member squad in Rio de Janeiro four years ago, the International Olympic Committee said on Thursday.
Kerber too strong for Sharapova in Mallorca
Top seed Angelique Kerber won the battle of the present and former Wimbledon champions as she beat Maria Sharapova 6-2 6-3 in a heavyweight second-round clash at the Mallorca Open on Thursday.
Cycling: Dutchman Dumoulin to miss Tour de France
Team Sunweb’s Tom Dumoulin will miss next month’s Tour de France over concerns that he might not be in the best shape to compete following a knee injury and a physically challenging run-up to the race, the Dutchman said on Thursday.
Russia to cancel contract between banned coach and state sports facility
Russia will cancel a state contract between banned race walking coach Viktor Chegin and the athletics facility where he was formerly head coach after Reuters revealed his firm provided security there, Russia’s athletics federation said on Thursday.
Cilic knocked out of Queen’s, Tsitsipas advances
Defending champion Marin Cilic was cut down to size by Argentine Diego Schwartzman in the second round of the Queen’s Club Championships on Thursday as the rain that has dogged the tournament finally relented.
Celtics shop Baynes to clear cash
Kyrie Irving and Al Horford are expected to opt out of their contracts with the Boston Celtics, who are placing center Aron Baynes on the block to clear a total of $23 million in salary cap space, ESPN reported Thursday.
Del Potro out of Wimbledon after re-fracturing kneecap
Juan Martin’s del Potro’s injury curse has struck again with the Argentine requiring more surgery after re-fracturing his kneecap during this week’s Queen’s Club Championships.
