Boxing: Joshua to fight Andy Ruiz Jr in New York
Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will defend his titles against California-based Mexican Andy Ruiz Jr in New York on June 1, the Briton’s promoter announced on Wednesday.
Athletics: CAS dismisses Semenya appeal over IAAF testosterone regulations
Olympic 800-metres champion Caster Semenya has had an appeal dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to halt the introduction of regulations to limit testosterone in female athletes with differences in sexual development (DSDs).
MLB roundup: Sabathia gets 3,000th K, but Yanks fall
New York Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia struck out five to become the 17th major-leaguer to record 3,000 career strikeouts, but he was outdueled on his historic night by Zack Greinke, who won his fifth straight in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 3-1 victory…
NFL notebook: Pro Football Hall of Famer Marchetti dies
Former Baltimore Colts defensive end and Pro Football Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti died Monday night. Conflicting media reports listed his age as 92 or 93.
MLB notebook: Padres rookie SS Tatis on IL
The San Diego Padres placed shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained left hamstring.
Hurricanes G McElhinney might start, make history
If Curtis McElhinney starts in goal for the Carolina Hurricanes against the New York Islanders in Game 3 of the second-round playoff series on Wednesday, he would make history.
Referee Harden complained about has Game 2 assignment
Scott Foster, sharply criticized by Houston star James Harden more than two months ago, is one of the officials for Tuesday night’s playoff game between the Rockets and Golden State Warriors.
Lexi Thompson breaks from social media after golf with Trump
LPGA star Lexi Thompson said she is taking a break from social media after receiving “hurtful” comments following a round of golf with President Donald Trump and talk-show host Rush Limbaugh.
Motor racing: Monza set to stay on F1 calendar to 2024 at least
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Ferrari’s home race, is set to stay on the calendar until at least 2024 after the Automobile Club of Italy (ACI) and Formula One announced an agreement in principle.
Doping: WADA retrieves more than 2,000 samples from tainted Moscow lab
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Tuesday it had retrieved more than 2,000 samples from a tainted Moscow laboratory that will be used to strengthen cases against athletes who may have cheated.
