Japan to abandon daylight saving time for 2020 Olympics: Asahi
Japan will not introduce daylight saving time for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo because public opinion is against the proposal, the Asahi Newspaper reported on Thursday.
Golf: Rookie Olesen happy to give up the coffee run
Two years after delivering coffees to Europe’s players at Hazeltine, Danish rookie Thorbjorn Olesen has earned himself what he hopes will be a more pivotal Ryder Cup role this time.
Madrid to host first two revamped Davis Cup finals
Madrid has been selected to host the first two revamped Davis Cup finals in 2019 and 2020, the premier international men’s team event organizers announced on Thursday.
Cycling: Mixed relay event added to world championships program
Men and women cyclists will join forces in a new event being introduced at next year’s Road World Championships in Britain as part of a move by the sport’s governing body (UCI) to “encourage gender equality”.
MLB roundup: Brewers, Cubs clinch playoff berths
Milwaukee MVP candidate Christian Yelich walked five times and scored twice, and Jhoulys Chacin allowed one run in five innings as the Brewers clinched a postseason berth with a 2-1 win over the host St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Titans WR Matthews asks for release
Rishard Matthews is apparently done with the Tennessee Titans.
Ducks’ Perry out five months after knee surgery
Anaheim Ducks right winger Corey Perry is expected to miss five months after undergoing right knee surgery Wednesday.
Rockies’ Marquez strikes out eight to open game
Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez tied a modern record (since 1900) by striking out the first eight batters of the game Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies in Denver.
NFL notebook: Chargers’ Bosa likely out until November
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa said his foot injury will likely keep him out until at least the team’s bye in Week 8.
MLB notebook: Jays, Gibbons to part ways
The Toronto Blue Jays announced they will not bring back manager John Gibbons for the 2019 season.
