ATP roundup: Djokovic earns quarterfinal spot in Qatar
World No. 1 and two-time champion Novak Djokovic earned his 12th straight win Wednesday at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, beating Marton Fucsovics 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 in Doha.
Doping: Anything short of declaring Russia non-compliant ‘a failure’ – WADA committee
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s Athlete Committee said on Wednesday anything less than declaring Russia non-compliant would be a considered a failure now that a crucial deadline to hand over laboratory doping data has lapsed.
Houston officially hires Holgorsen
Dana Holgorsen is officially the new football coach at Houston.
Ex-USC assistant Bland pleads guilty in corruption scandal
Former Southern California assistant coach Tony Bland pleaded guilty Wednesday in Manhattan federal court to conspiracy to commit bribery, the latest development in the corruption scandal that rocked college basketball.
Roundup: Oklahoma WR Brown declares for NFL draft
Oklahoma receiver Marquise Brown announced Wednesday that he is skipping his senior season and entering the NFL draft.
Bengals to interview Jackson, Joseph
Endorsed by outgoing coach Marvin Lewis, fired Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson will interview with the Cincinnati Bengals to become head coach.
Giants GM Gettleman not committed to Manning in ’19
The New York Giants stuck with quarterback Eli Manning through the 2018 season, but will he still be the starter next season?
Tomlin, Steelers nearing point of no return with WR Brown
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin acknowledged Wednesday that a time could be near when All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is more of a distraction than he’s worth in Pittsburgh.
Pulisic joins Chelsea as most expensive American player
Chelsea confirmed the signing of U.S. international winger Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, making the 20-year-old the most expensive American soccer player in history.
U.S. pro wrestling announcer, ‘Mean Gene’ Okerlund, dies at 76
Professional wrestling announcer Gene Okerlund, nicknamed “Mean Gene” for his verbal sparring with the gimmicky sport’s muscled gladiators including Hulk Hogan and “Macho Man” Randy Savage, died on Wednesday, World Wrestling Entertainment said. He was …
