I’d rather win and be booed than lose and be cheered, says Thomas
Tour de France leader Geraint Thomas said being booed by the crowd did not affect him after he enjoyed a mainly comfortable 13th stage on Friday.
Putin says Russia’s World Cup stadiums should remain soccer venues
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that the country’s 12 World Cup venues should be mainly used for soccer, and not transformed into concert halls or exhibition centers.
Cycling: No top sprinters left? All good for Sagan as Thomas retains Tour lead
With most of the top sprinters out of the Tour de France after punishing mountain treks, world champion Peter Sagan claimed a third stage victory at the Tour de France on Friday, winning the relatively flat 169.5-km ride from Bourg d’Oisans by a whisker.
Mississippi casinos not ready for sports betting as laws take effect
Mississippi casinos won’t be ready to roll out sports betting over the weekend, when the state’s month-long waiting period on the newly legal form of gambling expires, Mississippi’s gaming commissioner told Reuters in a recent interview.
Woods welcomes softer conditions after second straight 71
Tiger Woods may not have taken full advantage of the softer conditions prevalent in the British Open second round on Friday but he certainly welcomed them.
Report: Suns send Dudley to Nets
The Brooklyn Nets picked up forward Jared Dudley and a second-round pick in a trade with the Phoenix Suns on Friday, according to ESPN.
Impressive Johnson plods on as focus stays elsewhere
Seasoned American Zach Johnson says maybe he is overly conservative and boring. But he is okay with that. He also gets called Dustin quite often, but that’s okay too.
Edelman not planning to sue NFL over suspension
Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman will not sue the NFL over a four-game suspension.
Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket prices unveiled
The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics unveiled domestic ticket prices for the Games on Friday ranging from less than $18 up to $2,760, the top rate for a place at the opening ceremony.
IOC wants to cut dead wood from 2026 Games bids
The International Olympic Committee said on Friday it wants to further streamline the bidding procedure for Summer and Winter Games, ensuring only the most viable cities – ideally two – reach the final voting stage.
