Red Sox and Yankees a dream start for MLB playoffs
Baseball fans got the dream match-up they wanted as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox provide the start to a Major League Baseball post-season that any World Series would be hard pressed to top for hype and history.
Olympics- Ball now in Russia’s court after RUSADA reinstatement – IOC
The decision to reinstate the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA) last month has put the ball in Russia’s court and the agency must now stick to agreed conditions to keep the ban lifted, IOC President Thomas Bach said on Thursday.
SEC extends commissioner Sankey through 2023
Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey has agreed on a contract extension through at least 2023, the SEC announced on Thursday.
Golf-Fraser, Wallace share lead after day one at Dunhill Links
Australian Marcus Fraser and England’s Matt Wallace birdied their final holes to share the lead at four under par after the opening day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship on Thursday.
Take 5: Breakout stars of the MLB post season
In a game in which stars Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton each hit home runs, a relatively unknown first baseman had perhaps the biggest hit of all for the New York Yankees in their American League wild-card win over the Oakland Athletics.
Olympics- Calgary, Stockholm and Cortina/Milan given nod for 2026 Games bids – IOC
The cities of Calgary and Stockholm and an Italian bid involving Cortina D’Ampezzo and Milan got the green light on Thursday to proceed to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics but Turkey’s Erzurum was dropped, the International Olympic Committee said.
LeBron hires armed guards for L.A. home: report
Amid a rash of burglaries at the homes of celebrities in the Los Angeles area, LeBron James has hired armed guards to protect his property, according to a report.
Calgary, Stockholm and Cortina/Milan given nod for 2026 Olympic Games bids: IOC
The cities of Calgary and Stockholm and an Italian bid involving Cortina D’Ampezzo and Milan were given the green light on Thursday to proceed to bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics, but Turkey’s Erzurum was dropped, the International Olympic Committee sa…
Landis launching new cycling team sponsored by his cannabis business
American Floyd Landis, who won the Tour de France in 2006 but lost the title after being found guilty of doping, announced on Thursday plans to launch a professional cycling team that will be sponsored by his cannabis business.
Panthers’ Smith, Newton embracing Reid addition
Eric Reid’s new Carolina Panthers teammates aren’t worried about whether the safety will demonstrate or protest during the national anthem on Sunday before the Panthers face the New York Giants.
