Leftwich to call Bucs’ plays; Bowles in as DC
New Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians will not call offensive plays for the team, instead handing that responsibility to offensive coordinator/pass-game coordinator Byron Leftwich.
Golf: ‘Big three’ a memory as Spieth plots return to the top
It has been a few years since Jordan Spieth was anointed one of golf’s ‘big three’ with Jason Day and Rory McIlroy but the 25-year-old Texan believes he knows what he needs to do to get back into the top echelons of the game.
LaFleur eager to work with Packers, Rodgers
Matt LaFleur announced his goal of “bringing a Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay” during his introductory news conference as the Packers’ head coach on Wednesday.
Golf: McCarron signs hemp oil deal he says will help mind and body
American golfer Scott McCarron is the first PGA Tour player to sign an endorsement deal with a hemp oil manufacturer, the company sponsoring him announced on Wednesday.
Serena’s legacy secure despite infamous U.S. Open umpire row: Evert
The legacy of Serena Williams, who next week will compete in her first Grand Slam since her fiery clash with a U.S. Open umpire, will not be harmed by the infamous feud that tarnished the New York final, American great Chris Evert said on Wednesday.
Golf: $1 million prize up for grabs for LPGA players at Risk Reward Challenge
The $1 million prize that will be awarded to the winner of the 2019 Aon Risk Reward Challenge will be extremely significant for the women’s tour, LPGA commissioner Mike Whan said on Wednesday.
Fish named U.S. Davis Cup captain
Mardy Fish was named U.S. Davis Cup captain on Wednesday as the men’s team competition enters a new era.
WTA roundup: Barty upsets No. 1 Halep in Sydney
Australia’s Ashleigh Barty stunned world No. 1 Simona Halep in straight sets in the second round of the Sydney International on Wednesday.
ATP roundup: Tsitsipas cruises in Sydney opener
Top-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas dismissed Argentina’s Guido Andreozzi 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday to earn his first tour victory of the season at the Sydney International in Australia.
Tennis: Fish named U.S. Davis Cup captain
Mardy Fish was named U.S. Davis Cup captain on Wednesday as the men’s team competition enters a new era.
