Soccer: Sala’s body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral
The body of footballer Emiliano Sala arrived in Argentina on Friday, ahead of this weekend’s wake and burial in his home town.
Alpine skiing: Pinturault and Hirscher locked in giant slalom battle
France’s Alexis Pinturault was on course for his second medal at this year’s Alpine skiing world championships as he set the fastest time in the first run of the giant slalom on Friday.
Golf: Tiger will win a major in 2019 says Feherty
Tiger Woods will build off the momentum he generated in his comeback season from spinal fusion surgery and inch closer to the all-time record of 18 major victories, according to former Ryder Cup player and TV analyst David Feherty.
Messi backing Pique in new Davis Cup venture
Lionel Messi is one of the investors in the Davis Cup Finals in Madrid later this year, according to Barcelona team mate Gerard Pique whose Kosmos company has been instrumental in a revamp for the historic tennis competition.
North, South Korea eye joint march, teams for Tokyo 2020
North Korea and South Korea want a joint march at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and have requested to have some unified teams in different sports, the president of the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
California’s Sacramento Kings to launch precursor to in-arena sports betting
Sports betting is not yet legal in California, but the Sacramento Kings want fans to come as close as they can to the real thing with a new “predictive gaming” lounge.
North, South Korea eye joint march, some unified teams for Tokyo 2020
North Korea and South Korea are interested in a joint march at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics as well as fielding some unified teams in different sports, the president of the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
NHL roundup: Lightning slam Stars, win fourth straight
Steven Stamkos scored two power-play goals and assisted on another tally to help the Tampa Bay Lightning, the NHL’s top team, stroll past the visiting Dallas Stars 6-0 on Thursday to win their fourth consecutive game.
McIlroy tells troubled Garcia to find ‘sanctuary’ on course
Rory McIlroy has advised Sergio Garcia to find “sanctuary” on the golf course rather than let his emotions get the better of him following his outburst and subsequent disqualification at the Saudi International earlier this month.
Spieth shares clubhouse lead at rain-hit Genesis Open
American Jordan Spieth surged into a share of the lead during the first round at the weather-hit Genesis Open on Thursday.
