Golf: Bogey-free Johnson grabs two-shot advantage in Mexico
Dustin Johnson surged to a two-shot lead over Rory McIlroy and Matt Kuchar with a flawless four-under-par 67 in the second round of the WGC-Mexico Championship on Friday.
WTA roundup: Bencic upsets Svitolina to reach Dubai final
Belinda Bencic secured a spot in the final by stunning two-time champion Elina Svitolina 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (3) on Friday at the Dubai Duty Free Championships in the United Arab Emirates.
Spring training roundup: Franco leads Phils over Rays
Philadelphia third baseman Maikel Franco homered as the Phillies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in both teams’ spring training openers on Friday afternoon at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla.
Reports: Bears to cut K Parkey in March
After a difficult season culminated by a crucial missed field goal on a potential game-winning field goal in the NFC playoffs, kicker Cody Parkey will be released by the Chicago Bears when the new league year begins in March.
20-second pitch clock close to becoming reality
The first step toward adding a 20-second pitch clock for regular-season Major League Baseball games will come immediately as the timing device will be added to spring training games.
Machado says Padres were the complete package
Manny Machado was unveiled at an introductory press conference on Friday and expressed how thrilled he is to be a member of the San Diego Padres.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft charged in Florida prostitution sting
Robert Kraft, owner of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, was charged in Florida with soliciting prostitution after he was captured on video engaging in sex acts with a worker at a massage parlor, police said on Friday.
Robert Kraft, owner of NFL’s Patriots, charged in Florida prostitution sting
Robert Kraft, owner of the Super Bowl-winning New England Patriots, was charged in Florida with soliciting prostitution after he was captured on video engaging in sex acts with a worker at a massage parlor, police said on Friday.
Robert Kraft, owner of NFL’s Patriots, charged with soliciting prostitution
Robert Kraft, the owner of the NFL Super Bowl champion New England Patriots, was charged with soliciting prostitution at a massage parlor in Jupiter, Florida, as part of a police sting operation, authorities said on Friday.
Tennis: Bencic stuns Svitolina to set up Dubai final with Kvitova
Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic stepped closer to ending a four-year title drought when she squeezed past defending champion Elina Svitolina 6-2 3-6 7-6(3) to reach the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Friday.




