Report: Cowboys DB Jones had hip surgery
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Byron Jones underwent hip surgery on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer.
Battle leaving Syracuse to pursue pro dreams
After flirting with the NBA last year, Tyus Battle stuck around for his junior season at Syracuse.
ASA criticizes IAAF over Semenya hearing, says they failed to prove case
Athletics South Africa (ASA) have issued a rebuke of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and say the body failed to prove their case in the appeal hearing of double Olympic champion Caster Semenya.
England rise to third in world rankings ahead of Women’s World Cup
England enhanced their reputation as one of the favorites to win the Women’s World Cup later this year after rising to third in FIFA’s rankings on Friday, leapfrogging tournament hosts France in the process.
Bulgarian Pulev to appear before California Athletic commission for reporter kiss
Bulgarian boxer Kubrat Pulev, known as The Cobra, has been ordered to appear before the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) to explain why he abruptly kissed a reporter on the lips following a post-fight interview on Saturday.
IOC sanctions three athletes from London 2012 Games for doping
Azeri weightlifter Valentin Hristov was stripped of his 2012 Olympics 56-kg bronze medal on Friday after he was one of three athletes to test positive for banned substances in re-tests conducted by the International Olympic Committee.
NHL roundup: Blue Jackets climb into playoff position
Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice as the host Columbus Blue Jackets moved into the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot after posting a 6-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.
NBA roundup: Antetokounmpo hurt in Bucks’ victory
Khris Middleton scored 39 points as the Milwaukee Bucks moved closer to securing the top record in the Eastern Conference with a 128-118 victory Thursday over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers.
No. 1 Virginia advances after shutting down Oregon
Junior point guard Ty Jerome recorded 13 points, six rebounds and six assists as Virginia held off Oregon 53-49 in the Sweet 16 of the South Region on Thursday night at Louisville, Ky.
NCAA Tournament roundup: Purdue tops Vols in OT
Ryan Cline exploded to score a career-best 27 points and made seven 3-pointers as Purdue knocked off Tennessee 99-94 in overtime of a South Region semifinal game Thursday night at Louisville, Ky.
