Swimming: Campbell electric as Australians claim 100m freestyle golden double
Cate Campbell produced the second fastest women’s 100 metres freestyle swim of all time as she won gold for Australia on day two of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Friday.
Djokovic stunned by Greek teen Tsitsipas in Toronto
Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas secured the biggest win of his career when he sent Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic packing in the third round of the Rogers Cup with a stunning 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 win on Thursday.
Halep dominates Venus to end long day at Rogers Cup
Top seed Simona Halep made quick work of Venus Williams 6-2 6-2 on Thursday to end a long day at the Rogers Cup that saw her advancing to the quarter-finals.
MLB roundup: Betts hits for cycle in Red Sox’s loss
Mookie Betts hit for the cycle for the first time in his career Thursday night, but it was not enough to give the visiting Boston Red Sox a three-game sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays, who held on to win 8-5.
NFL preseason roundup: Browns’ Mayfield tosses 2 TD passes in debut
The NFL’s top two 2018 draft picks were on display as the Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Giants 20-10 in a preseason opener on Thursday night in East Rutherford, N.J.
Japanese baseball finds itself at a crossroads
Baseball could be losing its status as Japan’s most popular sport as more and more children turn away from the game due to tough high school programs and amid changing trends in sports participation in the country.
At least five players protest during anthem
On the first full night of the NFL preseason, at least five players expressed some form of protest during the playing of the national anthem.
Eagles’ Jenkins, Bausby raise fists during anthem
On the first full night of the NFL preseason, two Philadelphia Eagles players raised their fists Thursday during the playing of the national anthem.
Putting tip, new grip do the trick for Woodland
A putting tip from Phil Mickelson proved the perfect tonic for Gary Woodland as the world number 44 charged to the first round lead at the PGA Championship on Thursday.
Warriors’ Curry cards opening-round 71 at Ellie Mae Classic
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry carded a 1-over-par 71 in the opening round of the Web.com Tour’s Ellie Mae Classic at TPC Stonebrae in Hayward, Calif., on Thursday.
