NBA notebook: 76ers to promote Brand to GM role
The Philadelphia 76ers will name former on-court star Elton Brand, who had two separate stints for the team in his 17-year playing career, to fill the club’s vacant general manager role, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Bills RB McCoy denies child abuse allegations
Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy took to social media Tuesday afternoon to defend himself against new accusations of child abuse.
Golf- DeChambeau the man to beat at season-ending Tour Championship
Bryson DeChambeau is in the driver’s seat heading into this week’s season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta where FedExCup honors — and the $10 million bonus that goes with it — are also on the line for the 30 competitors.
ATP roundup: Tsonga loses in return from injury
Defending champion Peter Gojowczyk came from a set down and hit 17 aces to beat three-time champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Tuesday in the first round of the Moselle Open in Metz, France.
Chargers’ Liuget sues former trainer
Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Corey Liuget has sued former trainer Ian Danney, alleging he injected him with a banned substance, according to documents filed in U.S. District Court in California on Tuesday.
Golden Knights, sportsbook enter into partnership
The Vegas Golden Knights and the William Hill U.S. sportsbook have agreed to a multi-year partnership, signing the first deal between an NHL team and a North American sportsbook, the team announced Tuesday.
Yankees OF Judge back in lineup
Aaron Judge is back in the New York Yankees’ lineup Tuesday, batting second and playing in right field.
Umpire who gave pep talk to Kyrgios at U.S. Open suspended by ATP
The Swedish chair umpire who gave a pep talk to Australian Nick Kyrgios during a U.S. Open match this year has been suspended without pay for two weeks, the ATP Tour said on Tuesday.
Man charged in death of former Iowa State women’s golfer
A 22-year-old man was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the death of former Iowa State women’s golfer Celia Barquin Arozamena.
NFL notebook: Football Hall of Fame members want benefits, pay
The newly formed players-only Hall of Fame Board, made up of Pro Football Hall of Fame players, is threatening a boycott of enshrinement ceremonies unless the members receive health insurance and an annual salary that includes a share of NFL revenues.
