NBA aware of new Mavericks’ misconduct claims: Silver
New allegations levied against a Dallas Mavericks employee grabbed the attention of commissioner Adam Silver on his trip to China for NBA pre season games.
Bryant return not in Cowboys’ ‘best interests’: Jones
Dez Bryant made it clear earlier this week that, hard feelings or not, he would still prefer to be a Dallas Cowboy.
WADA showed flexibility with RUSADA reinstatement: Stepanov
The World Anti-Doping Agency’s decision last month to reinstate the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA) showed flexibility, said Russian whistleblower Vitaly Stepanov on Friday.
Ronaldo ready to play despite rape allegations: Juventus coach
Juventus coach Massimo Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play for the Serie A team against Udinese on Saturday.
Emotional Osaka battles past Zhang into Beijing semis
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka fought back tears and rallied from a set down to outlast Zhang Shuai 3-6 6-4 7-5 in the China Open quarter-finals on Friday.
Motor racing: Hamilton revels in Suzuka rollercoaster ride
Lewis Hamilton reveled in the speed of his Mercedes on Friday as the Formula One championship leader dominated Suzuka’s ‘rollercoaster’ circuit in Japanese Grand Prix practice.
Argentina to consider Olympics bid after Youth Games: Macri
Argentina will consider a possible Olympic Games bid after completing the Youth Olympics starting in Buenos Aires this week, Argentina president Mauricio Macri said on Friday.
Cycling: ‘Exceptional’ Bernal signs five-year deal with Sky
Young Colombian Egan Bernal, seen as a top prospect in road cycling, has signed a five-year deal that will keep him at Team Sky until the end of 2023, the Tour de France winners said on Friday.
Tennis: Del Potro sets up Beijing semi-final with Fognini
World number four Juan Martin del Potro scythed down Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic 6-3 6-0 in the China Open on Friday to set up a semi-final clash with Italian Fabio Fognini.
Water quality still clouding Olympic swimming venue
Tokyo 2020 organizers are determined to stage Olympic swimming events in the city center Odaiba Marine Park venue despite continuing confusion over the water quality.
