Hotel adds $1 million to Verlander’s bill for beating Dodgers
Dining out in Beverly Hills can add up fast — especially if you happen to be Justin Verlander.
Jaguars’ Ngakoue fined for ‘Hingle McCringleberry’ celebration
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Yannick Ngakoue was slapped with a $13,369 fine by the NFL for invoking an infamous comedy sketch while celebrating a sack in a preseason win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Return of big names bolsters U.S. Open men’s draw
The return to form and fitness of a host of big names in the men’s draw at the U.S. Open has strengthened the field for the year’s final Grand Slam but Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are still the favourites for the title.
Serena ready to take New York spotlight at U.S. Open
Sloane Stephens will be defending her title at the U.S. Open but all eyes will be on Serena Williams over the coming two weeks as the six-times champion attempts to win her first Grand Slam title since becoming a mother.
Games: Iran’s Moradi breaks weightlifting snatch record
Iranian Olympic champion Sohrab Moradi broke the world snatch record in the men’s 94kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games on Saturday.
Tennis: Zverev needs mindset change to make Slam breakthrough, say pundits
Germany’s Alexander Zverev needs to improve the psychological side of his game to take the next step in his career and win a Grand Slam, according to former players Chris Evert and Brad Gilbert.
Asian Games: Iran’s Moradi breaks weightlifting snatch record
Iranian Olympic champion Sohrab Moradi broke the world snatch record in the men’s 94kg weightlifting event at the Asian Games on Saturday.
MLB roundup: Brewers rally past Pirates in wild 15th
The Milwaukee Brewers’ Erik Kratz hit a two-run single, and Orlando Arcia followed with an RBI single in the 15th inning Friday for a 7-6 walk-off win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates.
NFL roundup: Darnold starts, plays solid first half
Hunter Sharp returned a punt 55 yards for a touchdown as the New York Giants won the annual preseason game against the New York Jets 22-16 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Asian Games: Bahrain complain after Inoue wins marathon for Japan
Hiroto Inoue won the Asian Games men’s marathon in a controversial sprint finish on Saturday, with Bahrain later lodging a complaint to race officials, accusing the Japanese runner of barging second-place finisher Elhassan Elabbassi.
