Tiger Woods delivers Masters ratings win for CBS, blunted by early start
CBS Corp said on Tuesday that the broadcast of the Masters final round live coverage averaged 10.8 million viewers, making it the most-watched golf broadcast since last year’s Masters final round.
Djokovic survives Kohlschreiber scare in Monte Carlo
World number one Novak Djokovic took out his frustration on the racket in a scrappy performance but did enough to overcome German Philipp Kohlschreiber in a 6-3 4-6 6-4 win in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.
MLB investigating racist messages aimed at Cubs P Edwards
Major League Baseball is investigating racist social media posts aimed at Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Carl Edwards, a league spokesman told The Athletic.
Hurricanes’ Svechnikov in concussion protocol
Carolina Hurricanes rookie forward Andrei Svechnikov is in concussion protocol after being dropped by a punch from the Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin on Monday night, Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said Tuesday.
Wilson agrees to $140 million extension, now NFL’s top-paid
The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth a reported $140 million, making the franchise quarterback the highest-paid player in the NFL.
Doping: Drug testing methods stuck in the 1970s, says former WADA head
Drug testing methods in sport are still rooted in the 1970s and better technology is needed to catch more than “dopey dopers”, former World Anti-Doping head David Howman said on Tuesday.
Wilson agrees to $140 million extension, becomes top-paid player in NFL
The Seattle Seahawks and Russell Wilson agreed to a four-year extension worth a reported $140 million, making the franchise quarterback the highest paid player in the NFL.
NBA: Retired Nowitzki could see himself as coach in a few years
Retired NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki, who spent 21 seasons at the Dallas Mavericks, could see himself returning to basketball as coach or manager in a few years time, the German said.
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 marathons to start early due to heat fears
Next year’s men’s and women’s Olympic marathons will start at 6 a.m. local time to try to avoid the worst of Tokyo’s blazing summer heat, organizers said on Tuesday.
Report: Warriors fear Cousins tore quad in loss to Clippers
The Golden State Warriors fear center DeMarcus Cousins suffered a torn quad during the team’s stunning Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers in Oakland, Calif., ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported late Monday night.
