PGA Championship start under attack from hackers, report
Hackers have attacked golf’s fourth major, the PGA Championship, which began on Thursday, seeking a ransom according to a report from Golfweek.com.
Cycling: Cavendish pulls out of European Championships road race
Britain’s former world champion Mark Cavendish has pulled out of the European Championships road race on medical advice, British Cycling announced on Thursday.
Swimming: Mixed day for Ledecky at start of Pan Pacific championships
Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky beat one resurgent teenager but lost to another on a dramatic first day of the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships on Thursday.
MLB roundup: Stanton crushes rare slam as Yanks finish sweep
Giancarlo Stanton hit his first grand slam in over four years, Luis Severino settled down after a shaky start to become the first 15-game winner in the American League, and the New York Yankees beat the host Chicago White Sox 7-3 Wednesday night to fin…
NCAA changes policies on draft, agents, recruiting; NBA reportedly ‘blindsided’
Eligibility for players who aren’t selected in the NBA draft could be restored based on a landmark decision from the NCAA on Wednesday.
Cup roundup: Union, Dynamo reach U.S. Open final
The Philadelphia Union, who lost in both of their previous appearances in the U.S. Open Cup final, and the Houston Dynamo, who never previously made the title game, both advanced with semifinal wins Wednesday.
Golf world salutes Australian Lyle after he loses cancer battle
Golfers from around the world paid tribute to Jarrod Lyle on Thursday after the Australian’s family announced his death at the age of 36 following a long battle with cancer.
Nadal routs Paire to reach third round in Toronto
Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.
NFL notebook: Rams GM says Donald talks are progressing
Tuesday’s deadline to report to training camp came and went as defensive end Aaron Donald’s holdout with the Los Angeles Rams continued, but general manager Les Snead hinted Wednesday that a deal could be getting closer.
NBA notebook: Lakers-Warriors to meet on Christmas
LeBron James and Stephen Curry are the headliners for the NBA’s annual Christmas Day marathon with the Los Angeles Lakers visiting the Golden State Warriors as part of a five-game slate.
