Soccer: Homeless World Cup to honor memory of late co-founder
As more than 500 soccer players gather in Mexico City next week for the 16th Homeless World Cup, the tournament will take place against the backdrop of the death last month of its co-founder Harald Schmied at the age of 50.
Warriors star Curry out at least a game with injury
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets because of a mild to moderate groin strain, the team announced Friday.
Russian anti-doping body fears missing WADA deadline
The head of Russia’s anti-doping body, RUSADA, is worried that authorities in Moscow will prevent it meeting a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) deadline in order to stave off a renewed sporting ban, TASS news agency reported on Friday.
Byard fined for Monday’s ‘star’ celebration
The NFL fined Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard $10,026 for his dancing and stomping on the Dallas Cowboys’ midfield star, ESPN reported Friday.
Cubs willing to trade Bryant: report
Kris Bryant figured to be one the Chicago Cubs’ young cornerstones, but the team is now open to trading him, according to ESPN’s Buster Olney.
Tennis: Federer sees no reason to move ATP Finals from London
Roger Federer would like the ATP Finals to remain in London beyond 2020 unless there is a compelling case to move the tournament.
World Chess Championship starts with Harrelson blunder
World Chess Championship officials might rethink the role of ceremonial starter after Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson knocked over a king and moved the wrong pawn in a comical start to the 2018 event in London on Friday.
Players’ towel habits can be ridiculous: Zverev
Alexander Zverev will feel the heat in a group including world number one Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals next week but you will not see the German reaching for his towel.
Back on top, Djokovic eyes sixth ATP Finals crown
Novak Djokovic can now add the “Comeback Player of the Year” award to his vast collection of honors and the Serb can complete his remarkable resurgence by winning a record-equalling sixth title at the ATP Finals next week.
Lopez claims Blue Bay lead on birthday
Gaby Lopez celebrated her 25th birthday by shooting a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead at the Blue Bay LPGA tournament at Hainan Island, China on Friday.
