Trump overrides advisers, backs funding for Special Olympics after uproar
U.S. President Donald Trump overrode his budget team and backed funding for the Special Olympics on Thursday after his proposed cuts to the athletic program drew heavy fire from both Republicans and Democrats.
Schiano resigns after several weeks as Patriots’ DC
Greg Schiano, hired last month as the New England Patriots defensive coordinator, stepped down Thursday, the team announced.
Motor racing: Vettel not promising Ferrari resurgence in Bahrain
Sebastian Vettel believes pre-season favorites Ferrari have worked out why they lacked pace in Formula One’s Australian opener but he stopped short on Thursday of promising a resurgence in Bahrain.
Notebook: St. Joe’s reportedly to hire 76ers assistant
Saint Joseph’s was poised to hire Philadelphia 76ers assistant Billy Lange as its head coach, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Olympics: AIBA says boxers ‘in limbo’ as IOC inquiry continues
Amateur boxing’s governing body AIBA says that uncertainty over the sport’s participation in next year’s Olympic Games is a disaster for boxers who have been left in limbo.
WWE’s next battle royale: Investor fans vs. shorts
A brawl between World Wrestling Entertainment Inc’s bears and bulls could reach a peak this year as the company renegotiates overseas contracts.
WWE’s next battle royale: Investor fans vs. shorts
A brawl between World Wrestling Entertainment Inc’s bears and bulls could reach a peak this year as the company renegotiates overseas contracts.
Paris given NBA regular-season game in 2020
Paris will stage its first regular-season NBA game next January when Charlotte Hornets face Milwaukee Bucks, organizers confirmed on Thursday.
NHL selects William Hill as an official sports betting partner
The National Hockey League said on Thursday the U.S. division of UK bookmaker William Hill Plc will become an official sports betting partner of the NHL.
Bobsleigh: U.S. sledder Holcomb gets posthumous Olympic silver medals
The late U.S. bobsledder Steven Holcomb has been confirmed as a double Olympic silver medalist, five years on from the 2014 Sochi Games, after Russian winners were stripped of gold for doping.
