Tour champion Thomas signs new deal with Team Sky
Tour de France champion Geraint Thomas has signed a three-year contract extension with Team Sky, ending speculation that the Welshman could seek a leader’s role with another outfit.
MLB roundup: Royals’ Lopez loses perfect game in 9th
Kansas City right-hander Jorge Lopez pitched eight perfect innings before allowing a baserunner Saturday night, and the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Injury roundup: Panthers TE Olsen to play, Patriots RB Michel out
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen will play in Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys .
Chargers’ Bosa (foot) could miss multiple games
Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa is expected to miss more than Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs as the result of his foot injury, according to a report from ESPN on Saturday night.
MLB roundup: Royals’ Lopez loses perfect game in 9th
Kansas City right-hander Jorge Lopez pitched eight perfect innings before allowing a baserunner Saturday night, and the Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1 at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Cardinals RB Johnson signs 3-year, $39 million extension
A star running back agreed to a contract extension with his team on the eve of the first NFL Sunday of the season.
Japan celebrates Osaka’s ground-breaking triumph
Japan celebrated Naomi Osaka’s victory over Serena Williams in the U.S. Open final, with fans putting her stunning success down to a steely focus and humble attitude as much as her powerful performance at Flushing Meadows.
NBA notebook: Celts’ Jabari Bird could face multiple charges
Boston Celtics guard Jabari Bird is expected to appear in court Monday after his arrest Friday night for an alleged domestic violence incident in Brighton, Mass., that could lead to multiple charges, including assault and battery, strangulation and kid…
MLB notebook: Red Sox to activate Sale on Tuesday
The Boston Red Sox plan to activate ace Chris Sale on Tuesday for a start against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Osaka’s Grand Slam dream proves a nightmare for Serena
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka grew up dreaming of competing against Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final but never would have dared to go as far as to think her idol would be reduced to tears in a drama-filled match.




