Golf: Rose primed to defend title in Indonesia
Justin Rose will have a chance to finish a stellar year on a high when the world number two tees off on Thursday in the defense of his Indonesian Masters title.
Cycling: Sky to end involvement in the sport after 2019 season
Sky will end its involvement in cycling after the 2019 season, Team Sky said on Wednesday.
NBA roundup: Popovich moves to No. 4 on wins list
Bryn Forbes scored a season-high 24 points and pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds to lead a balanced San Antonio attack as the Spurs strolled past the visiting Phoenix Suns 111-86 on Tuesday.
NHL roundup: Ovechkin, Backstrom fuel Caps’ win
Alex Ovechkin scored three goals and Nicklas Backstrom added four assists as the Washington Capitals jumped out to a big lead early and defeated the visiting Detroit Red Wings 6-2 Tuesday night.
BC, Addazio agree to two-year extension
Boston College and men’s football coach Steve Addazio agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2022, the school announced Tuesday.
Jones lands temporary license, set for UFC 232
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was granted a temporary fight license Tuesday by the California State Athletic Commission, allowing him to move forward with a scheduled bout against Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 232.
A’s sign veteran catcher Herrmann to 1-year contract
The Oakland Athletics have signed veteran catcher Chris Herrmann to a one-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.
Broncos, Browns on playoff fringe ahead of matchup
The Denver Broncos were high on quarterback Baker Mayfield long before he was taken first overall in the NFL draft in April.
NFL notebook: Roethlisberger expects to start Sunday
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is banged up, but sore ribs won’t keep him out of action when the Steelers play host to the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Curry signals willingness to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts
Three-time NBA champion Stephen Curry on Tuesday signaled that he is willing to take NASA up on its offer to tour its lunar lab in Houston after his pronouncement this week that he does not believe humans ever walked on the Moon.
