ESPN president: MNF won’t show anthem this season
ESPN will not be broadcasting the national anthem during Monday Night Football this season, president Jimmy Pitaro said Friday.
Harvick’s motivation a key factor in strong season
Kevin Harvick was all smiles and optimism Friday morning at Bristol Motor Speedway, as eager for another week of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup racing as he’s been in his championship career.
Halep downs Barty to move into quarter-finals
World number one Simona Halep began a busy day by beating Australia’s Ashleigh Barty 7-5 6-4 in the Cincinnati Masters third round on Friday.
WBC champ Wilder crashes Fury’s weigh-in
WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder caused a scene in Belfast, Ireland on Friday, crashing the weigh-in for Tyson Fury and getting into a shouting match with his father, John Fury.
Saving a life more important than medals, says Phelps
American swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all-time, said it was more important to him to save a life than win a gold medal as he detailed his struggles with depression.
Federal probe targets Ohio State over sex abuse allegations
Federal authorities have opened a civil rights investigation into how Ohio State University officials responded to allegations of sexual abuse by a now-deceased doctor who worked for its athletic department, the school said.
Serena Williams says she learned sister’s killer was paroled before lopsided loss
Serena Williams had the most painful loss of her life on her mind when she suffered the worst loss of her career on July 31.
FC Dallas looks to regain home edge vs. Minnesota
Two teams nearly at opposite ends of the Western Conference table in MLS play, yet both with similar senses of urgency, square off Saturday when Minnesota United travels to FC Dallas.
Tite brings in young blood for Brazil soccer friendlies in USA
Manchester United’s Andreas Pereira and Barcelona’s Artur are among the new names in a much-changed Brazil squad for upcoming friendlies against the United States and El Salvador, coach Tite said on Friday.
Leafs RFA Nylander says ‘no extra pressure’ for new deal
Toronto Maple Leafs restricted free agent forward William Nylander doesn’t yet have a contract in place as training camp nears, but he remains optimistic a deal will get done.
