Patriots owner Kraft wants jury trial in Florida prostitution case
Attorneys for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday filed court papers requesting a jury trial on solicitation of prostitution charges stemming from a sting operation at a Florida massage parlor.
Defending champion Isner into Miami quarters, Kyrgios out
Defending champion John Isner reached the Miami Open quarter-finals with a 7-6(5) 7-6(3) win over Britain’s Kyle Edmund on Tuesday while Nick Kyrgios was given a point penalty for an audible obscenity during his loss to Borna Coric.
Patriots owner Kraft pleads not guilty, requests jury trial
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on Tuesday entered a not guilty plea to two counts of solicitation of prostitution and requested a jury trial.
Cubs, RHP Hendricks agree to four-year extension
Right-hander Kyle Hendricks agreed to a four-year contract through 2023, plus a team option for a fifth season, with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
Avenatti’s accusations could widen college hoops scandal
Several high-profile college basketball programs likely are keeping a close eye on the next moves from lawyer Michael Avenatti, charged Monday with trying to extort up to $25 million from Nike.
Nebraska fires Miles after seven seasons
After making the NCAA Tournament only once in seven seasons, Tim Miles is out as the head coach at Nebraska.
Lightning give coach Cooper multiyear extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced a multiyear contract extension Tuesday for coach Jon Cooper amid a record-breaking season for the franchise.
Report: McGregor being investigated for sexual assault
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor is under investigation in his native Ireland on an accusation of sexual assault, four sources told the New York Times on Tuesday.
Weightlifting to get all-clear from IOC for Paris 2024
Weightlifting will be given the green light for inclusion in the Paris 2024 Olympics by the The International Olympic Committee (IOC) once an anti-doping agreement is in place, ending 18 months of uncertainty for the sport’s future in the Games.
Japan’s Takeda no longer an IOC member: IOC
Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) chief Tsunekazu Takeda, who is under investigation in France for suspected corruption and will step down from his role in June, is no longer an International Olympic Committee member, the IOC said on Tuesday.
