Olympics: Calgary 2026 Games bid still alive after vote
Calgary’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics remained alive after city council voted to proceed on Wednesday but hurdles remain with a Nov. 13 plebiscite still to be cleared.
Patera, Seahawks’ first coach, dies at 85
Jack Patera, a former NFL player who became the first head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, died Wednesday at the age of 85.
Maryland changes course, fires coach Durkin
A day after announcing head coach DJ Durkin would be retained, Maryland fired the coach on Wednesday, according to a school spokeswoman.
Olympics: Calgary 2026 Winter Games bid still alive after vote
Calgary’s bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympic remained alive after city council voted 8-7 to proceed on Wednesday but hurdles remain with a Nov. 13 plebiscite still to be cleared.
Doping: White House adds voice to calls for WADA reform
A White House summit on doping in sport on Wednesday called for the embattled World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to enact reforms and provide stronger leadership in the fight for clean sport.
Olympics: Argentina considers potential late run for 2026 Winter Games
Argentina could be a late candidate to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, the country’s Olympic Committee said on Wednesday, as the three current bidders face major obstacles ahead of next year’s decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Jets, MGM Resorts announce NFL’s first gaming partnership
The New York Jets and MGM Resorts International announced Wednesday a multi-year partnership that makes the Las Vegas-based casino the official gaming partner of the club. It is the most comprehensive gaming partnership in the NFL.
Record-holding former pitcher Fischer dies at 88
Former major league pitcher and pitching coach Bill Fischer died Tuesday night in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was 88.
Tennis: Djokovic back on top after Nadal withdraws in Paris
Improbable as it seemed when Novak Djokovic had elbow surgery in February before slumping into a crisis of confidence, the Serb was guaranteed a return to world number one on Wednesday.
Wolves’ Butler sitting out Wednesday, still seeking trade: reports
Following practice Wednesday, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau told the media that star swingman Jimmy Butler will miss that night’s game against the Utah Jazz because of “general soreness and precautionary rest.”
