Soccer: Swiss attorney general faces disciplinary steps over soccer probe – report
The watchdog overseeing Swiss federal prosecutors has requested an independent disciplinary investigation into Attorney General Michael Lauber over private meetings with the head of the global soccer body FIFA, the broadcaster SRF reported on Friday.
Olympics: Two athletes positive for steroids in London 2012 retests – IOC
Two athletes who competed in the London 2012 Olympics tested positive for anabolic steroids following retests of their seven-year-old samples, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Golf: Local hero Romo excites with early eagle before fading at Byron Nelson
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo created some early excitement with an eagle at the AT&T Byron Nelson on Thursday but ultimately fumbled away his round to finish with a five-over-par 76.
MLB roundup: Pujols hits RBI milestone in Angels’ win
Albert Pujols notched the 2,000th RBI of his career with a solo homer, Tommy La Stella homered twice and drove in four runs, and the visiting Los Angeles Angels coasted to a 13-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
MLB notebook: Some Red Sox skip White House visit
While manager Alex Cora, a native of Puerto Rico, and about a dozen players of color skipped a visit honoring the world champion Boston Red Sox at the White House on Thursday, President Donald Trump avoided discussing the controversy.
NBA notebook: Warriors’ Durant done for Rockets series
Kevin Durant is done for the rest of the Western Conference semifinals, and head coach Steve Kerr said the Golden State Warriors must grasp the task ahead: Replace the best player in the NBA.
Rookie signings: Cardinals’ Murray inks $35.1 million deal
Arizona Cardinals quarterback and No. 1 overall draft pick Kyler Murray signed his rookie contract on Thursday, a four-year deal worth $35.1 million fully guaranteed. Like all first-round pacts, it includes a fifth-year team option.
Warriors’ Kerr: Durant done for Rockets series
Kevin Durant is done for the rest of the Western Conference semifinals, and head coach Steve Kerr said the Golden State Warriors must grasp the task ahead: Replace the best player in the NBA.
NFL notebook: Seahawks officially cut ties with Baldwin, Chancellor
The Seattle Seahawks officially severed ties with two longtime standouts who are expected to retire due to health concerns, waiving wideout Doug Baldwin and safety Kam Chancellor with failed physical designations.
Golf: Koepka in the hunt at Byron Nelson ahead of PGA
Brooks Koepka did not get the luxury of seeing the full Trinity Forest layout before the opening round of the AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas but that did not prevent him from shooting a six-under-par 65 on Thursday.
