Saints QB Brees on history’s doorstep with Redskins up next
After playing 253 games in 18 NFL seasons, the 39-year-old quarterback of the New Orleans Saints is on the cusp of breaking one of the greatest NFL passing records of all-time – Peyton Manning’s 71,940 career passing yards, accomplished over 18 seasons…
Eagles, Vikes set for NFC Championship Game rematch
The Philadelphia Eagles will look to remain undefeated at home when they host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in a rematch of last year’s NFC Championship Game.
Gronkowski, Edelman ready to play for Patriots: reports
New England quarterback Tom Brady will have his favorite targets available when the Patriots meet the Indianapolis Colts Thursday night, according to reports.
Golf: Spectator hit on head by wayward ball at Dunhill Links Championship
A female spectator was hit on the head by a wayward golf ball struck by defending champion Tyrrell Hatton on the opening day of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Kingsbarns on Thursday.
Tennis: Zhang downs Kerber to set up Osaka clash in Beijing
Zhang Shuai stunned Wimbledon Champion Angelique Kerber 6-1 2-6 6-0 in the China Open on Thursday to set up a quarter-final clash with Naomi Osaka.
Motor racing: Bottas believes he can still win but ready to move over
Valtteri Bottas believes he can still be a Formula One winner this season, even if circumstances mean he has to move over again to help Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in the championship battle.
Tennis: Holder Wozniacki, Kvitova book WTA Finals berths
WTA Finals holder Caroline Wozniacki and former champion Petra Kvitova have clinched places in this month’s season-ending tournament in Singapore, the WTA announced on Thursday.
Ronaldo left out of Portugal soccer squad again
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has again been left out of the squad for this month’s matches against Poland and Scotland, announced by the Portuguese federation (FPF) on Thursday.
Motor racing: Ferrari have made progress despite results, says Vettel
Sebastian Vettel on Thursday said his Ferrari team have not lost their way despite Formula One title rival Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes outfit appearing to have gained an edge in recent races.
Olympics: Tokyo transport plan going swimmingly despite fish market issues
Tokyo 2020 organizers remain confident of being able to handle the logistical challenge of transporting tens of thousands of volunteers, athletes and media around one of the world’s busiest cities when the Olympics rolls into town in 21 months’ time.
