Cubs’ Russell on administrative leave after ex-wife’s abuse claim
Major League Baseball placed Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell on administrative leave following a blog post by his ex-wife alleging verbal and physical abuse she suffered during their marriage.
Wolves tell teams Butler is staying: 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.
Browns, Jackson won’t commit to Mayfield yet
Rookie No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield gave Cleveland just its second win in 38 games on Thursday night, but Browns coach Hue Jackson isn’t ready to anoint him the starter just yet.
Ex-wife of Cubs’ Russell details abuse claim
The ex-wife of Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell detailed the alleged abuse she suffered in a lengthy blog post this week.
Joshua adds weight for boxing title fight against lighter Povetkin
Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua hit the scales nearly two stones heavier than Russian opponent Alexander Povetkin as the two weighed in for Saturday’s title fight at Wembley Stadium.
Golf: Americans desperate to end 25 years of Ryder Cup travel sickness
When the United States were cruising through 12 successive Ryder Cup victories (plus a tie) from 1959-85 it would have been a brave man to suggest they would soon go 25 years without an away win, yet that is the stark reality now facing Jim Furyk’s tea…
Factbox: Player-by-player guide to Europe and U.S. teams
A look at the career Ryder Cup records of players competing the 42nd edition of the biennial team event at Le Golf National in Paris from Sept. 28-30.
Factbox: Hole-by-hole guide to Le Golf National ahead of Ryder Cup
A look at the 18 holes in play at Le Golf National’s Albatros course ahead of the 42nd edition of the biennial team event from Sept. 28-30.
Factbox: List of previous Ryder Cup results
List of Ryder Cup results ahead of the 42nd edition of the biennial team event at Le Golf National in Paris from Sept. 28-30.
Golf: Win or lose, Europe captain Bjorn will do things his way
Thomas Bjorn will not strike a ball in anger at Le Golf National next week but he will be regarded either as a mastermind or failure depending on whether or not Europe regain the Ryder Cup.
