Royals hire ex-MLB manager Matheny as advisor
The Kansas City Royals have named former St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny as a special advisor, the team announced Friday.
Improving Mariota expected to start Monday vs. Texans
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to start Monday night’s game against the Houston Texas after being a full practice participant on Friday.
Rugby: Van der Merwe double seals World Cup berth for Canada
Winger DTH van der Merwe scored two tries as Canada booked their place at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan with a 27-10 victory over Hong Kong in their final Repechage qualifier in Marseille, France on Friday.
Warriors G Curry unhurt in multi-car crash
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry apparently was not injured when the Porsche he was driving was hit twice in a multi-car crash Friday morning.
Athletics: Kenyan medalist Bett gets four-year doping ban
Kenyan world 800 meters bronze medalist Kipyegon Bett has been handed a four-year ban for doping, the IAAF Athletics Integrity Unit said in a statement on Friday.
Warriors G Curry unhurt in multi-car crash
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry apparently was not injured when the Porsche he was driving was hit twice in a multi-car crash Friday morning.
Celtics’ Irving says he intends to retire by mid-30s
Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving reiterated his apology for saying “F— Thanksgiving” on Friday, but he also gave fans fair warning that he won’t be around forever.
Washington band avoids serious injury in bus accident
Dozens of students were taken to local hospitals after a bus carrying members of the marching band for the Washington Huskies overturned on Thursday night, according to multiple reports citing the State Patrol.
Report: Brady misses open portion of Pats practice
Quarterback Tom Brady did not appear to be on the field as the New England Patriots began practice on Friday, according to reporters on hand.
USOC aware of sex abuse since early 1990s: court documents
The United States Olympic Committee was informed of sexual abuse in gymnastics more than two decades ago, long before the sexual abuse by former national team doctor Larry Nassar became a high-profile scandal, according to federal court filings.




