IOC tells U.S. to clean up its own doping house
The International Olympic Committee told the United States on Thursday it should get its own house in order in the fight against doping before putting athletes from other countries under threat of punishment for breaking U.S. law.
German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations
German Football Association (DFB) head Reinhard Grindel on Thursday said he should have made clearer that racism is unacceptable after midfielder Mesut Ozil quit the national team citing “racism and disrespect” over his Turkish roots.
Packers expect right tackle Bulaga to play Week 1
Green Bay Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga could be ready to return to the starting lineup for the regular-season opener against the Chicago Bears on Sept. 9.
Bucs’ Winston: ‘I think I’ve made a lot of positive changes’
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston spoke Thursday for the first time about an incident that landed him a three-game suspension to start the season and vowed to do better for his teammates, fans and his family.
Cycling: Demare silences critics as Thomas stays in yellow
Arnaud Demare silenced his critics by claiming a comfortable win in the bunch sprint of the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, the first victory this year for a French team in the race.
Ohio State’s Campbell, South Carolina’s Samuel headline Hornung Award watch list
More than 40 college football players were named Thursday to the watch list for the 2018 Paul Hornung Award, which is presented to the player deemed to be the most versatile in the sport.
Cycling: Frenchman Demare takes Tour stage win as Thomas retains yellow jersey
France’s Arnaud Demare claimed his first victory at this year’s Tour de France when he easily won a bunch sprint during the 18th stage, a 171-km ride from Trie sur Baise on Friday.
Impressive Thiem races into Hamburg quarter-finals
Top seed Dominic Thiem eased past Australian John Millman 6-2 6-2 at the German Tennis Championships on Thursday to reach his 10th quarter-final of the season.
Cowboys owner Jones gives Garrett a vote of confidence
Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett shouldn’t worry about being job security as the 2018 season approaches, team owner Jerry Jones said.
McGregor avoids jail time with plea deal
Conor McGregor accepted a plea deal Thursday that will see the former UFC champ avoid jail time for charges stemming from his actions at UFC 223’s media day in April.
