Ryder Cup convert McIlroy ready for event he once dismissed
Rory McIlroy has come a long way from dismissing the Ryder Cup as “an exhibition event” of little importance to becoming fully established as one of the European team leaders who cannot wait to soak up the experience for a fifth time.
Wilder camp wants ‘new offer’ for Joshua heavyweight bout
WBC champion Deontay Wilder’s representatives have said they will not resume negotiations for a fight with Briton Anthony Joshua until better terms are offered and that no such offer has been forthcoming, Sky News reported.
Russian federation challenges IAAF suspension in court
Russia’s athletics federation said on Wednesday it had filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision by global athletics body IAAF to prolong its suspension.
Australian Rules-American Cox looms large in AFL title-decider
Towering American ruckman Mason Cox has played a starring role in the Collingwood Magpies’ unlikely charge to the Australian Football League Grand Final, and the Texan trailblazer will loom large in Saturday’s title-decider against West Coast Eagles.
MLB roundup: Scherzer reaches 300 K’s
Max Scherzer recorded his 300th strikeout of the season while earning his 18th win, and Anthony Rendon drove in four runs as the host Washington Nationals defeated the Miami Marlins 9-4 on Tuesday night.
Swimming-Despite typhoons, endurance swimmer 1,000 miles across Pacific
Despite having to turn back after a series of typhoons across the Pacific this summer, Ben Lecomte is nearly 1,000 nautical miles into his bid to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean.
Former Leafs forward Lewicki dead at 87
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Danny Lewicki died Tuesday at the age of 87, the team announced.
Former Leafs F Lewicki dead at 87
Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Danny Lewicki died Tuesday at the age of 87, the team announced.
Baseball – Angels’ Ohtani to undergo elbow surgery in October
Los Angeles Angels rookie pitcher Shohei Ohtani will have Tommy John surgery to repair his injured pitching elbow next week, the team announced on Tuesday.
NBA notebook: Hayward plans to play Friday
The long-awaited return of All-Star Gordon Hayward is expected to occur Friday, when the Boston Celtics forward plans to play in the pre season opener on the road against the Charlotte Hornets.
