NFL notebook: Panthers’ Newton not throwing, Olsen healthy
Cam Newton was not cleared to throw as the Carolina Panthers worked out together Wednesday, four months after the quarterback had shoulder surgery.
Stewart, Gibbs top NASCAR Hall of Fame class
Three-time NASCAR season champion Tony Stewart was elected to the 2020 NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday that also includes team owner Joe Gibbs, who joined a second sport’s Hall of Fame.
Agent blasts Drake over trolling of Antetokounmpo
Is rap star Drake getting into the heads of the Milwaukee Bucks, especially star player Giannis Antetokounmpo?
ATP roundup: Wawrinka among top seeds upset in Geneva
Two-time winner and local favorite Stan Wawrinka was ousted in the Round of 16 at the Banque Eric Sturdza Geneva Open in Switzerland on Wednesday, as Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur rallied past him 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Long admits marijuana use, points to flaws in NFL testing
Recently retired defensive end Chris Long admits to using marijuana as an NFL player, saying that the league should move toward a place where testing positive does not result in a suspension.
WTA roundup: Putintseva rallies to reach quarters in Germany
Top-seeded Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan saved three set points in the first set and went on to defeat Mona Bathel 7-6 (8), 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Nurnberger Versicherungscup in Germany.
Canha, A’s sweep Indians with sixth straight win
Mark Canha homered and drove in three runs, and Frankie Montas struck out nine over six scoreless innings as the visiting Oakland Athletics completed a sweep of the Cleveland Indians with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.
Reports: Vikings TE Rudolph confirms five-year offer
After weeks of trade rumors and prior broken-down negotiations over a contract extension, Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph confirmed a report that the team has offered him a five-year extension, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held with 32 participating teams and not an expanded 48 teams, organizers FIFA said on Wednesday.
Bucks look to reclaim momentum from Raptors in Game 5
The Toronto Raptors have the momentum, but the Milwaukee Bucks will be playing on their home court Thursday night in the pivotal Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
