Women won’t play pro hockey without changes
A group of more than 200 female hockey players announced Thursday they will not play in any pro hockey league until changes are made.
Horse racing: Collmus ready to call Kentucky Derby without wife
Larry Collmus has called American horse racing’s Triple Crown for NBC since 2011, but he is probably best known for what would have remained an obscure race if not for a confluence of factors that set in motion what became a viral video.
Golf: European Tour will return to Saudi Arabia – Commissioner
European Tour Commissioner Keith Pelley says the tour will play again in Saudi Arabia in 2020 and is “perplexed” at the criticism received for staging a tournament there for the first time in January.
Semenya to run in Doha as storm rages over new IAAF rules
Double Olympic champion Caster Semenya will run her last 800-metres on Friday before the International Association of Athletics Federations imposes hugely controversial new rules limiting testosterone in female athletes.
MLB roundup: Indians’ Kluber breaks arm in loss
Light-hitting Rosell Herrera went 2-for-4 with three RBIs on Wednesday, leading the host Miami Marlins to a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Indians, who lost right-hander Corey Kluber to a non-displaced fracture in his pitching forearm.
ASA may approach Swiss tribunal after Semenya’s CAS setback
Athletics South Africa (ASA) is considering approaching the Swiss Federal Tribunal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport(CAS) dismissed Caster Semenya’s appeal against regulations to limit naturally-occurring testosterone levels in athletes with dif…
Olympics: Tongan Taufatofua looks to be dual threat in Tokyo
Tongan Pita Taufatofua, who set social media ablaze when he went shirtless during the opening and closing ceremonies in the past two Olympics, on Wednesday said he is aiming to qualify for the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo in two sports.
Bruins’ Marchand shows no remorse for punch
A day after punching Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Scott Harrington in the back of the head, Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand didn’t show any remorse for his actions.
MLB notebook: Mets place reliever Familia on IL
Bothered by a sore right shoulder and some rough outings recently, New York Mets reliever Jeurys Familia was placed on the 10-day injury list Wednesday.
NFL notebook: Lynch eyes possible return after Crowell injury
Oakland Raiders running back Isaiah Crowell suffered a torn Achilles tendon on Tuesday and is out for the season, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday.
