Tennis: Djokovic marks return to world number one with Paris win
Novak Djokovic celebrated his return to the summit of world tennis with a stroll into the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters after Damir Dzumhur had to retire with injury in the second set of their third round clash on Thursday.
Cora says Red Sox haven’t decided on White House visit
If the World Series champion Boston Red Sox decide to visit the White House, manager Alex Cora said Thursday that he and his players will respect and honor that decision.
WNBPA opting out of collective bargaining agreement
The WNBA Players Association said Thursday it will opt out of its collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA after the 2019 season.
Take 5: Can Packers’ D maintain progress vs. Patriots?
Sunday’s deflating ending in L.A. obscured an outstanding defensive performance by the Packers, who go from trying to slow down the Rams to preparing for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Texans WR Thomas returns to Denver in Houston debut
The haste with which the Texans responded to the season-ending injury of receiver Will Fuller not only resonated within their Houston locker room, it reverberated throughout the league.
Ravens, Steelers clash for control of AFC North
The Baltimore Ravens missed the playoffs the past three seasons, have lost three of their past four games to sit at .500 — and yet are upbeat about a crucial game, a visit Sunday from the AFC North leaders, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Saints host Rams in battle of NFC heavyweights
Some are calling it a preview of the NFC Championship Game, and with good reason.
Golf: Dunne grabs narrow first-round lead in Turkey
Irishman Paul Dunne carved out a one-shot lead on seven under par after carding a bogey-free 64 on the first day’s play at the Turkish Airlines Open on Thursday.
Doping: WADA head Reedie hits back at critics, won’t step down
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Craig Reedie hit back at his critics on Thursday and said he would not be resigning after coming under fire over the reinstatement of Russia’s testing body RUSADA.
Romanian lab officials covered up positive tests: WADA
The top two officials at a suspended Romanian anti-doping laboratory have been removed from their posts after being found to have covered up positive samples, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday.
