MLB notebook: Verlander credits wife for career revival
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander has many reasons to be grateful, and his recent marriage to supermodel/actress Kate Upton just might be the biggest blessing of his life.
NFL notebook: HOF inductee Moss gets hate mail for tie
Newly inducted Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said hundreds of pieces of hate mail greeted him upon his return from Canton, Ohio, this week.
Woodland chops away to take lead at PGA Championship
Journeyman Gary Woodland, who has never posted a top-10 finish in a major, found himself leading after the first round PGA Championship on Thursday firing a six-under 64 to nudge Rickie Fowler out of top spot.
Aussies recall ‘larrikin’ Lyle
Australian golfers played with a heavy heart at the PGA Championship following the death of compatriot Jarrod Lyle, with the country’s top three players all paying tribute to the 36-year-old who died of cancer on Wednesday.
Furyk gets close up look at two potential Ryder Cup picks
United States captain Jim Furyk got a close look at two potential picks for next month’s Ryder Cup showdown in Paris when he was paired with Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele for the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday.
MLB roundup: Indians earn another walk-off win
Michael Brantley singled in Greg Allen with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians their second consecutive walk-off victory, 5-4 over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon.
Renfroe’s slam highlights 6-run ninth as Padres stun Brewers
Hunter Renfroe hit a grand slam in the top of the ninth on Thursday afternoon to highlight a six-run inning and lead the visiting San Diego Padres to an 8-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers in the rubber match of a three-game series at Miller Park.
Brantley’s walk-off single lifts Indians over Twins
Michael Brantley singled in Greg Allen with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Indians their second consecutive walk-off victory, 5-4 over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon at Progressive Field.
Gonzalez wins for first time since May, Nationals top Braves
Michael A. Taylor took advantage of a surprise opportunity and Gio Gonzalez threw seven strong innings as the Washington Nationals defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-3 in a Thursday matinee at Nationals Park.
Djokovic stunned by Greek teen Tsitsipas in Toronto third round
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.
