MLB notebook: Ex-wife talks abuse claim against Cubs’ Russell
The ex-wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell says she only recently became ready to discuss her abuse allegations against her former husband, according to ESPN.
Home of Rams WR Woods burglarized during game
Is it really worth it to be a professional athlete trying to make a living in the Los Angeles area?
Former Seahawks QB Boykin indicted on assault charge
Former Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback and TCU star Trevone Boykin was indicted Friday on a charge of aggravated assault causing serious bodily harm, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
Dolphins’ Wake accuses NFL of protecting QBs over others
One day after the NFL announced that it does not plan to change course on how roughing-the-passer penalties are officiated, Miami Dolphins veteran Cameron Wake blasted the league, accusing it of valuing the safety of quarterbacks over players at other …
Former Eagles S Hopkins dies at 57
Former Philadelphia Eagles standout safety Wes Hopkins died Friday morning at age 57, the team confirmed.
NFL notebook: Bengals WR Green will play against Falcons
Wide receiver A.J. Green practiced Friday and declared himself healthy as the Cincinnati Bengals head to Atlanta to face the Falcons on Sunday.
Golf – Furyk sticks with same fourball pairings as Bjorn shuffles deck
Jim Furyk stuck with his winning formula when he named the same four partnerships for Saturday morning’s fourball matches at the Ryder Cup, while his European counterpart Thomas Bjorn shuffled the deck.
Tennis – Murray ends season after defeat by Verdasco in Shenzhen
Andy Murray has decided to end his season, according to British media reports, after his revival at the Shenzhen Open was halted in straight sets by a familiar foe, Fernando Verdasco, in the quarter-finals on Friday.
Golf – Vive l’ambiance as France embraces Ryder Cup
Any lingering concerns about why the Ryder Cup has come to France, a country with precious little golfing tradition, were put to bed amid memorable scenes on a remarkable first day of competition at Le Golf National on Friday.
Golf – McIlroy buzzing in Poulter pairing after dismal morning
What a difference a lunch-break can make. As the shadows lengthened on the 16th green, Rory McIlroy high-fived partner Ian Poulter to celebrate their Ryder Cup foursomes win for Europe and banish any lingering demons from a frustrating morning.
