Giants’ Shurmur: ‘We believe in Eli’
New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur told reporters on Friday that the team is not considering benching quarterback Eli Manning.
Playoff-hopeful DC United host red-hot FC Dallas
D.C. United can climb above the playoff line for the first time this season with a victory over Western Conference leaders FC Dallas on Saturday afternoon at Audi Field.
WADA denies trying to bully athletes’ representative
The World Anti-Doping Agency denied on Friday that it had disrespected or attempted to bully athletes’ representative Beckie Scott during a debate in which tensions were “running high” over a decision to reinstate Russia’s anti-doping organization.
New Jersey sports betting activity nearly doubles in September
Sports betting activity in New Jersey nearly doubled in the month of September, growing to $183.9 million compared with $95.6 million the prior month, on a wave of new internet wagers and the start of football season, according to figures released on F…
Pepperell powers to three-shot lead at British Masters golf
Eddie Pepperell mastered windy conditions to set the clubhouse target on day two of the British Masters with a three-under-par 69 at Walton Heath Golf Club in Surrey on Friday.
Soccer – Biggest women’s World Cup can be platform for global growth: FIFA
A record breaking women’s World Cup next year in France would be the perfect platform to inspire more young girls to take up soccer around the globe, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman has told Reuters.
Steelers’ Watt fined $20,054 for hit on Ryan
The NFL fined Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher T.J. Watt $20,054 for a hit on Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in Week 5, according to ESPN.
Woodland claims share of lead in Malaysia with 61
Gary Woodland grabbed a share of the lead at the CIMB Classic with a second-round 61, moving his 36-hole score to 14-under par and good for a tie with Australian Marc Leishman, who carded a 62 on Friday.
Golf: Woodland ties course record to soar to CIMB Classic joint lead
Gary Woodland carded a sizzling second round of 11-under par 61 to tie the course record and soar to the joint halfway lead at the CIMB Classic on Friday.
Speed queen Vonn to retire at end of season
Lindsey Vonn, widely regarded as the greatest female ski racer of all-time, will retire from competition following the 2018-19 season even if she fails to break the record for World Cup wins, the American said on Thursday.
