Italy’s Molinari to play British Masters golf
Italy’s Francesco Molinari joined the field for this year’s British Masters on Wednesday, adding his name to a stellar cast that includes defending champion Paul Dunne, world number one Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick.
Fournette back at practice for Jaguars: report
Jacksonville running back Leonard Fournette is expected back at practice on Wednesday as the Jaguars hope to have him back for his return to the lineup in Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans, according to the Florida Times-Union.
Eagles WR Matthews returns on one-year deal
Wide receiver Jordan Matthews rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, just over a year after he was traded by the team to the Buffalo Bills.
Muniz wins World Surfing Games gold, Olympic hosts Japan claim first medals
Argentina’s Santiago Muniz won the men’s gold medal at the World Surfing Games on Wednesday, while Kanoa Igarashi and Shun Murakami claimed Japan’s first ever medals in the competition.
Nadal to skip ATP Asian swing due to knee injury
World number one Rafa Nadal said on Wednesday he would skip the Asian leg of the ATP tour to recover from the knee injury he picked up at the U.S. Open, a decision that will boost Novak Djokovic’s chances of ending the year top of the rankings.
No regrets for fist-raising Olympic champion sprinter 50 years on
Tommie Smith, the former U.S. sprinter who won Olympic gold 50 years ago, is glad his decision to raise a black-gloved fist on the podium has inspired others even if it cost him his running career, as he sees a groundswell of support for equality.
U.S. Open champ Osaka eases to victory on return to action in Tokyo
Japan’s Naomi Osaka cruised to victory in her first match since lifting the U.S. Open title, beating Dominika Cibulkova 6-2 6-1 in the last-16 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Factbox: WADA gets ready to make ruling on Russian compliance
An explainer ahead of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s executive board meeting in Seychelles on Thursday where it will review the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) efforts to bring about a reinstatement.
WADA vice-president to vote against Russia reinstatement
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vice-president Linda Helleland has said she will oppose a proposal to reinstate the Russian agency RUSADA if it comes to a vote at a meeting in the Seychelles on Thursday.
MLB roundup: Yanks prevent Red Sox’s celebration
Neil Walker hit a three-run homer with one out in the seventh inning, and the New York Yankees held on for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, preventing their rivals from clinching the American League East crown Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium.
