NBA Commissioner calls on teams to hire more women
The National Basketball Association sent a memo to team owners on Friday calling on them to hire more women as part of a series of recommendations that followed an investigation into workplace harassment at the Dallas Mavericks.
Falcons S Kazee fined $10K
Atlanta Falcons safety Damontae Kazee was fined $10,026 for his hit on quarterback Cam Newton in last Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers.
Doping- WADA bowed to money over principle – ex-director general
The former director general of the World Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday that WADA’s decision to reinstate Russia’s anti-doping authority was driven by money over principle.
NBA Board approves rules changes
Three rules changes were approved by the NBA Board of Governors on Friday.
Silver to NBA teams: Hire, promote, protect women
NBA commissioner Adam Silver issued a memo to all 30 teams on Friday urging them to hire, promote and protect women in the workplace.
Play your rookies early at Ryder Cup, says France’s Van de Velde
Europe team captain Thomas Bjorn should give his rookies game time on the first day of next week’s Ryder Cup to settle nerves on a French course that demands precision shot-making, Jean Van de Velde said on Friday.
Craig-Myers among 2 more to bolt Auburn program
Wide receiver Nate Craig-Myers and his half-brother, defensive back Jayvaughn Myers, have left the Auburn Tigers’ football program, coach Guz Malzahn confirmed.
Wolves could trade Butler if owner has way: report
In the days since Minnesota guard Jimmy Butler reportedly requested a trade, the Timberwolves have been fielding calls from teams looking to add the four-time All-Star.
Rangers fire manager Banister
Jeff Banister was dismissed as manager of the Texas Rangers on Friday.
Fisher cards first sub-60 round in European Tour history
Englishman Oliver Fisher carded the first sub-60 round in European Tour history with an incredible 12-under-par 59 on day two of the Portugal Masters on Friday.
