Golf: Jet-lagged New Zealander felt drunk like a fox at WGC-Mexico
New Zealander Ryan Fox said he felt almost drunk late in the opening round at the WGC-Mexico Championship on Thursday, after flying across the Pacific Ocean at the last minute to play in the $10.25 million event.
Del Potro cuts Opelka down to size with Delray Beach win
Top seed Juan Martin del Potro cut towering American Reilly Opelka down to size on Thursday with a 6-4 6-4 victory in the second round of the Delray Beach Open in Florida.
College basketball notebook: Nike under fire for shoe blowout
Nike’s stock price slid 1.05 percent Thursday as the company faced a social media backlash after Duke freshman star forward Zion Williamson sustained a knee injury when his shoe split apart Wednesday night.
MLB notebook: Padres make Machado’s $300 million deal official
The San Diego Padres made their 10-year commitment to infielder Manny Machado official Thursday, revealing that the $300 million contract has an opt-out clause in five years.
ATP roundup: Johnson, McDonald make Delray quarters
Two Americans charged into the quarterfinals of the Delray Beach (Fla.) Open with straight-set wins Thursday.
NFL notebook: League seeks info on Gurley’s injury
A revelation from running back C.J. Anderson that Todd Gurley’s knee injury was more severe than the Los Angeles Rams thought — and disclosed — triggered an NFL request for more information from the team, a league source told Field Level Media.
NBA notebook: Pelicans’ Davis expected to play Friday
New Orleans forward Anthony Davis will play in Friday’s game at Indiana, Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry confirmed Thursday.
Report: NBA proposing to lower draft age to 18
Lowering the draft-eligible age requirement in the NBA from 19 to 18 is one step closer to reality after the league submitted a proposal to the National Basketball Players Association, USA Today reported Thursday.
Golf: McIlroy almost aces par-four en route to Mexico lead
Rory McIlroy came within a whisker of a rare hole-in-one at a par-four on Thursday as the Northern Irishman took the first-round lead at the WGC-Mexico Championship with an eight-under-par 63.
Reports: Ducks, Silfverberg agree to $25 million extension
Forward Jakob Silfverberg has reached agreement on a five-year contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks, according to reports by multiple outlets.
