Oklahoma’s Riley on QB Murray: Height ‘never an issue’
Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray is likely to be one of the most divisive prospects in the NFL Draft, mixing electric Heisman-winning talent in a package that is usually considered too short for league standards.
Tennis: Spain handed tough draw in new Davis Cup Finals
Hosts Spain were handed a difficult draw as they were placed in what looks like by far the toughest group for this year’s inaugural Davis Cup Finals at a ceremony in Madrid on Thursday.
Motor racing: Sainz ready to step up as leader in Alonso’s shoes
Carlos Sainz intends to be McLaren’s leader on the track this season and said he felt no pressure to be stepping into fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso’s shoes at the Formula One team.
Tennis: Halep sets up Doha semi-final showdown with Svitolina
Top seed Simona Halep battled past German Julia Goerges 7-6(1) 7-6(6) in the Qatar Open on Thursday to set up a semi-final clash against Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.
Golf: Play halted at rain-hit Genesis Open, scores to be reset
First round action at the Genesis Open was halted due to rain shortly after play began at Riviera Country Club in California and all scores will be reset when play resumes, the PGA Tour said on Thursday.
PGA pauses, then resets Genesis Open first round
The first round of the 2019 Genesis Open was underway with 30 golfers on the course before weather caused a suspension of play Thursday morning.
Motor racing: McLaren could turn to Alonso if they need a reserve
McLaren indicated on Thursday that retired double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso could stand in as a reserve driver for the team if needed this season.
Reports: Twins reach deals with SS Polanco, OF Kepler
The Minnesota Twins have agreed to long-term extensions with shortstop Jorge Polanco and right fielder Max Kepler, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported Thursday.
Alpine skiing: Vlhova takes giant slalom gold, Shiffrin bronze
Slovakian Petra Vlhova claimed victory in the women’s giant slalom at the Alpine skiing world championships as American favorite Mikaela Shiffrin settled for bronze on Thursday.
Agent: Ferguson deserves second chance
The agent for Louisiana Tech pass rusher Jaylon Ferguson said disinviting his client from this month’s NFL Scouting Combine sends the wrong message to players who make mistakes and try to make amends.
