NFL notebook: Browns WR Gordon absent as camp begins
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon was absent at the start of training camp, but assured fans in a statement he has “every intention of being ready and available to join my teammates soon.”
Ethiopia, Eritrea set to play first soccer match in two decades
Ethiopia are set to play Eritrea in a friendly soccer match, the state-affiliated Fana news agency reported on Monday, weeks after a dramatic end to a 20-year old war between the two east African states.
Rays place All-Star pitcher Snell on disabled list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed All-Star left-hander Blake Snell on the 10-day disabled list because of shoulder fatigue prior to Monday’s game against the New York Yankees.
Harbaugh on playoffs: ‘Let’s get to 8 and eventually to 16’
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh discussed a number of issues Monday afternoon at Big Ten media days, none perhaps more significant than his thoughts on the College Football Playoff system.
Miami Grand Prix delayed until at least 2020
Formula One has pushed back a proposed grand prix in Miami until at least 2020 after talks with city authorities reached a point where it was not possible to deliver the best racing experience.
Golf: Merritt wins rain-delayed Barbasol by one stroke
Troy Merritt capped a brilliant week by winning the rain-delayed Barbasol Championship in Nicholasville, Kentucky by one stroke on Monday to earn a two-year exemption on the PGA Tour.
Tebow needs surgery, season likely over: reports
Any hopes New York Mets fans had of Tim Tebow being a September roster addition likely have been quashed.
Federer withdraws from Toronto event to lighten schedule
World number two Roger Federer has withdrawn from next month’s Rogers Cup in Toronto as part of his ongoing strategy to lighten his schedule and conserve energy for the top events, tournament organisers said on Monday.
Nowitzki to return to Dallas for 21st season on 1-year, $5 million deal
Dirk Nowitzki signed a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks to return for an NBA-record 21st season with one team.
American Lochte banned 14 months for anti-doping violation
Six-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte has been suspended for 14 months for receiving an intravenous infusion of a permitted substance without a therapeutic use exemption, the U.S. anti-doping agency (USADA) said on Monday.
