Gymnastics: Biles makes history with fourth all-around world title
Two falls on an “off day” did not prevent Simone Biles from becoming the first woman to win four all-around titles at the gymnastics world championships on Thursday.
Golf: Uihlein shoots 63 for first round lead in Las Vegas
Peter Uihlein failed to break 70 in his first 10 rounds of the new PGA Tour season but on Thursday his game clicked into gear with an eight-under-par 63 for a one-stroke lead at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas.
Golf: Jacklin wants color-coded balls to limit distance
Ryder Cup great Tony Jacklin has urged his sport to take a leaf out of squash’s book by using color-coded balls to distinguish the professional game from the amateur one in the modern era of ‘grip it and rip it golf’.
Roberts expected to return as Dodgers’ manager
Dave Roberts is expected to return as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers next season, two high-ranking team executives said during a press conference on Thursday.
Ex-Marlins P Wayne sentenced in insurance scam
A former Florida Marlins pitcher was sentenced Thursday to nearly four years in prison for his role in an insurance fraud scheme.
Tennis: Federer feels the Paris love again
Roger Federer reckoned that he felt the love of the French public sweep over him when made a long-awaited return to competitive action in Paris on Thursday to launch his bid for a 100th career title.
Maryland board chairman resigns, player claims assault
The chairman of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced his resignation Thursday, a day after Maryland fired football coach DJ Durkin.
Tennis: Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris
Roger Federer made a comfortable start to his quest for a 100th title, despatching Fabio Fognini in straight sets to ease into the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters on Thursday.
Suspended Voynov applies for NHL reinstatement
Suspended defenseman Slava Voynov has applied for reinstatement into the National Hockey League, four years after being suspended indefinitely in the wake of domestic violence charges.
Bettman: More European games on tap for 2019-20
The NHL will continue to build its presence in Europe next season, including a season-opening game in Prague and two games in Stockholm.
