Equestrian: Werth weight in gold as Germany takes team dressage
Isabell Werth, riding Bella Rose, led Germany to the dressage team gold medal at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Tryon, North Carolina on Thursday, qualifying the country for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Inc against daylight savings for the 2020 Olympics: Reuters poll
Three-quarters of Japanese firms oppose a proposal to adopt daylight savings time ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, citing the time and effort to adjust computer systems as well as disruptions to public life.
MLB notebook: Mets’ Wright schedules final start
The New York Mets will activate third baseman David Wright from the disabled list on Sept. 25, and he will start what he expects to be his final major league game on Sept. 29, he announced at a press conference on Thursday.
NASCAR notebook: Newfound speed has Larson optimistic for Playoffs
LAS VEGAS – The speed Kyle Larson found at Darlington Raceway, where he led 284 of 367 laps before finishing third, gave the driver of the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet a boost of confidence heading into the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Play…
NFL notebook: Fournette optimistic about playing Sunday
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette said he is making strides in his recovery from a right hamstring injury and feels he has a solid chance of playing against the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Jaguars’ Ramsey: No fear of Gronkowski
Jalen Ramsey made it clear as he spoke with reporters about Rob Gronkowski on Thursday: He’s not scared of anybody.
Despite hurricane, Panthers haven’t altered travel plans
Several football games have been moved, postponed or canceled in anticipation of Hurricane Florence pummeling Virginia and the Carolinas, but the Carolina Panthers haven’t changed their plans.
Golf: American Fujikawa announces he is gay
American former teenage golf prodigy Tadd Fujikawa said he struggled for years hiding his true identity before publicly revealing on Wednesday that he is gay.
Stars C Seguin signs eight-year, $78.8 million extension
Center Tyler Seguin signed an eight-year, $78.8 million contract extension Thursday with the Dallas Stars.
Tavares, Marleau, Rielly named Maple Leafs alternate captains
John Tavares, Patrick Marleau and Morgan Rielly were named alternate captains for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.
