Golf: Rain par for the course during major week at Bethpage
Rain and the Bethpage Black Course go hand in hand when the world’s best players visit so it was perhaps appropriate that the PGA Championship week started cold and soggy on a dreary Long Island Monday.
Patriots officially sign WR Inman, OL Veldheer
The New England Patriots on Monday officially signed a couple of free agent acquisitions — wide receiver Dontrelle Inman and offensive lineman Jared Veldheer. Terms were not announced.
American Gibbs pulls out of French Open after cancer diagnosis
American Nicole Gibbs said on Monday she will miss the rest of the clay court season including this month’s French Open after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Anticipation for Charlotte grows after Kansas delivers
Saturday night’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway has garnered rave reviews for its parity and competitiveness. Fords, Chevrolets and Toyotas all led laps and played into the final outcome.
NBA players Parker, Batum buy two ski resorts in French Alps
Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker and current teammate Nicolas Batum said on Monday they bought two ski resorts in the southern French Alps as the former San Antonio Spurs point guard prepares the end of his U.S. career.
Suns F Jackson arrested at music festival
Phoenix Suns forward Josh Jackson is facing a felony charge of escape after being arrested at a weekend music festival in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Thomas withdraws from PGA Championship with wrist injury
American world number five Justin Thomas will not play in this week’s PGA Championship due to a lingering wrist injury.
Shapovalov earns Rome meeting with Djokovic
Canadian Denis Shapovalov set up a clash with world number one Novak Djokovic when he beat Pablo Carreno Busta in straight sets in his first round match at the Italian Open on Monday.
Doping: WADA close to deciding on new president
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) could have chosen a new president by Tuesday with Poland’s Witold Banka, a former middle distance runner, and Marcos Diaz, a Hall of Fame swimmer from the Dominican Republic, competing to lead the troubled body.
Cavaliers name Beilein head coach
John Beilein was named head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, ending his 12 years at University of Michigan.
