Olympics – Tokyo Games venues hit by construction delays: organizers
Construction delays at two key Olympic venues could force Tokyo Games organizers into a reshuffle of test event schedules, the organizing committee said.
Lakers officially sign Beasley, who defends team’s signings
The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the signing of free agent forward Michael Beasley on Monday, three days after he agreed to a reported one-year, $3.5 million deal.
Report: CB Breeland visiting Colts, Browns next
Free agent cornerback Bashaud Breeland has visits scheduled with the Indianapolis Colts and Cleveland Browns this week after meetings with two AFC West teams, according to an ESPN report.
No-hit for seven innings, Reds rally past Cards in 9th
On a night dominated by seven no-hit innings from St. Louis right-hander Daniel Poncedeleon in his major league debut, the Cincinnati Reds rallied with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to upend the visiting Cardinals 2-1 on Monday at Great American …
Braves pound eight extra-base hits, rout Marlins
Freddie Freeman slugged a two-run homer, Dansby Swanson blasted a solo shot, and Charlie Culbertson had a career-high four hits as the Atlanta Braves defeated the host Miami Marlins 12-1 on Monday night.
Tokyo 2020 organizers feel the heat two years out from Games
As Tokyo melts in a record-breaking heatwave, Olympic organizers are looking at ways to combat the heat when the 2020 Games rolls into town in two years.
WNBA suspends Mercury G Taurasi one game
Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi was suspended for one game after being called for her seventh technical foul of the season, the WNBA announced Monday.
Big Ten commish for injury report, against hoops one-and-done requirement
Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany supports establishing a national injury report, a topic renewed by the approval of sports gambling in multiple states.
NBA notebook: Leonard reportedly to attend Team USA camp
A week after being traded from the San Antonio Spurs to the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard is expected to attend the U.S. national basketball team’s camp in Las Vegas this week, according to a TSN report.
MLB notebook: Dodgers’ Turner back on DL; Machado to play 3B
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a right groin strain, the team announced Monday.
