NHL notebook: Stars’ Seguin anticipates extension
Dallas Stars standout Tyler Seguin is entering the final year of his six-year, $34.5 million contract but isn’t all that interested in becoming a free agent, he told reporters during an NHL promotional event in Chicago on Thursday.
O’s to don Braille uniforms on September 18
The Baltimore Orioles will become the first American professional sports team to wear Braille lettering on their uniforms when they host the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on Sept. 18.
Seattle expansion bid vote likely in December
Seattle’s bid to receive an NHL expansion franchise likely won’t be voted on until December.
Built to oppress: Arthur Ashe roof turns heat up on USTA
The heat-wave engulfing New York during this year’s U.S. Open has left players gasping in distress and organizers faced with burning questions about the suffocating conditions on the tournament’s main showcourt.
New era in Cleveland begins with old nemesis Steelers
Telling Ben Roethlisberger the Browns are a rival to the Pittsburgh Steelers goes about as far as inviting a Cleveland resident to hop in the lake in January.
Buccaneers battling Brees, Saints’ home dominance minus Winston
NEW ORLEANS – For the last four seasons, the New Orleans Saints have started the regular season 0-2, and only last year were they able to climb out of that deep, early hole, to make the playoffs, winning eight consecutive games to get there.
Blues’ Tarasenko (shoulder) close to return
St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko said Thursday he hopes to be cleared to return to the ice when training camp opens next week.
Darnold debuts for undermanned Jets at Detroit
Sam Darnold will get thrown into the fire in his NFL debut. The New York Jets are counting on Darnold to become a bright star and carry them back to prominence.
Woods, McIlroy share lead for first time on PGA Tour
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy broke new ground when they tied for the first-round lead at the BMW Championship in Pennsylvania on Thursday.
Bears unveil Mack at Packers in primetime opener
A few words came to mind for Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers when he learned eight days before the Week 1 opener against a division rival that pass-rushing force Khalil Mack would be coming to Lambeau Field with the Chicago Bears.
