Mariners’ Hernandez vows to earn starting spot back
Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez isn’t planning on an extended stint as a reliever.
Wright-Phillips’ tally stands up as Red Bulls blank Fire
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored in the 55th minute, and the visiting New York Red Bulls beat the Chicago Fire 1-0 Saturday night at Toyota Park.
Wade: Will only play for Heat if returning
Dwyane Wade is still deciding whether he will return and play a 16th season this fall. But one thing is certain, if the future Hall of Famer is in the NBA, he will playing for the Miami Heat.
Koepka takes two-stroke lead into PGA final round
Brooks Koepka went largely unrecognised when he went to a local fitness centre with Dustin Johnson before Saturday’s third round at the PGA Championship but by day’s end he was on the threshold of golf’s most elite club of young players.
Woodland’s PGA hopes nearly buried in sand trap horror show
Gary Woodland nearly buried his PGA Championship hopes in sand with a triple bogey horror show in the bunkers on Saturday but dug himself out of trouble to remain in contention for a first major title.
Picault’s tiebreaking penalty kick sends Union past Revs
Midfielder Fabrice-Jean Picault converted a tiebreaking penalty kick in the 76th minute to help the Philadelphia Union post a 3-2 victory over the host New England Revolution on Saturday night at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Zardes scores just in time for Crew to beat Dynamo
Gyasi Zardes scored a minute into second-half stoppage time to give the Columbus Crew a 1-0 victory against the visiting Houston Dynamo on Saturday to extend their winning streak to three games.
Former Pistons coach Van Gundy considering retirement
Former coach Stan Van Gundy is contemplating retirement after failing to land a coaching job following his dismissal from the Detroit Pistons at the end of last season.
NFL notebook: Jets LB Pierre-Louis suspended for opener
New York Jets linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis has been suspended for the opening game of the season without pay due to a violation of the league’s substance-abuse policy, the NFL announced Saturday.
Marathon man Butter third of way through epic worldwide challenge
British ultra-runner Nick Butter is almost a third of the way through a journey that will see him attempt to run a marathon in 196 countries to raise money in the battle against prostate cancer.
