NBA notebook: League fines Cavs’ Thompson $15,000
The NBA on Thursday announced it fined Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson $15,000 for flipping off fans during a game earlier this week.
Cycling: Armstrong says Uber investment saved his family – report
Former cycling champion Lance Armstrong, whose fall from grace cost him millions of dollars in lawsuits and endorsements, said his investment in Uber Technologies Inc.[UBER.UL] had saved his family, according to a CNBC report on Thursday.
Sailing: Maltese yacht joins challengers for the America’s Cup
The Royal Malta Yacht Club’s Malta Altus Challenge will take part in the 36th America’s Cup in 2021, the first time a yacht from the tiny Mediterranean archipelago has challenged for the prestigious 167-year-old sailing trophy.
Red Sox RHP Eovaldi signs four-year deal
The Boston Red Sox have signed starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi to a four-year contract that brings the free agent right-hander back to Boston, the team announced Thursday.
Tennis: Mauresmo gives up France Davis Cup captaincy to coach Pouille
Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo has turned her back on becoming France’s new Davis Cup captain, opting instead to work with French player Lucas Pouille.
Ex-NFL star Williams behind new Freedom Football League
Another football league is in the works and former NFL players such as Ricky Williams and Terrell Owens are behind it.
Buccaneers out to solve Saints for third time in two seasons
It seems like it’s been forever since the Tampa Bay Bucs won a video-game shootout against the New Orleans Saints, 48-40, in the regular-season opener.
NBA fines Thompson $15K for flipping off fans
The NBA on Thursday announced it has fined Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson $15,000 for flipping off fans during a game earlier this week in Brooklyn.
Golf: Oosthuizen earns early advantage at low-scoring South African Open
Home favorite Louis Oosthuizen wielded a red-hot putter to bag six birdies on his back nine and card an opening round 62 for a one-shot lead at the European Tour’s South African Open on Thursday.
Doping: Russian Olympic Committee appeals local court doping decision
The Russian Olympic Committee appealed on Thursday against a Moscow court ruling that refused to recognize bobsledder Alexander Zubkov’s Olympic ban, saying it could cast doubt on Russia’s desire to fight against doping.
