Olympics: Tokyo keeps budget at $12.6 billion, more work needed
The 2020 Summer Olympics budget remains unchanged at $12.6 billion after increases in some areas were offset by reductions in others, with Games organizers acknowledging on Friday that more work was needed to curb spending.
Report: McIlroy backs off limited Euro Tour schedule
Rory McIlroy plans to commit to two more events in 2019 in order to retain his European Tour membership, according to a report by The Mirror.
Reports: Rockies, Murphy reach two-year deal
The Colorado Rockies and free agent second baseman Daniel Murphy have agreed to terms on a two-year, $24 million contract, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Athletics: Felix and new-born daughter ‘fine’ after emergency C-section
Six-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix gave birth to her daughter Camryn via emergency C-section last month and despite the premature birth, both mother and child were “doing fine,” U.S. Track and Field said on Thursday.
NFL notebook: League suspends Pats WR Gordon indefinitely
The NFL on Thursday officially suspended New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon, hours after Gordon announced that he planned to step away from football to address his mental health.
MLB notebook: Phillies get their shot to woo Machado
The Manny Machado Tour stopped in Philadelphia on Thursday as the free agent met with the Phillies, the only National League team known to be on his itinerary.
Saints DE Jordan questions Big Ben’s HOF creds
Adding fuel to Sunday’s Steelers-Saints showdown, New Orleans defensive end Cameron Jordan took a jab at Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s Hall of Fame credentials on Thursday.
Grinch takes toys from Packers DT Clark
Thieves reportedly stole $5,000 worth of toys and bikes collected by Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Kenny Clark, but the unknown Grinches couldn’t crush his community’s Christmas spirit.
Reports: Ex-USC assistant in bribery scandal nears plea deal
Former USC assistant men’s basketball coach Tony Bland, fired in January after his indictment on four felony charges related to a federal bribery case, reportedly is close to reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors.
Jutanugarn, Lee to renew rivalry in Australia
The 2019 LPGA season promises early excitement with world No. 1 Ariya Jutanugarn and rival Minjee Lee set to clash at the Women’s Australian Open championship from Feb. 14-17.
