Golf: American Kisner early leader in benign Open conditions
American Kevin Kisner put a mediocre links record behind him to surge to the clubhouse lead with a five-under-par 66 in the first round at the British Open on Thursday.
Kang responds to cheating allegation: ‘I did the right thing’
Sung Kang defended himself on Thursday over a cheating allegation made by a fellow competitor, saying he had “followed the rules” and done nothing wrong.
Cycling: Sprinters’ field ravaged as Gaviria, Groenewegen and Greipel pull out
A day after Marcel Kittel and Mark Cavendish missed the time cut, three more top sprinters abandoned the Tour de France on Thursday as the efforts from the first block of racing in the constant heat took their toll.
Last year’s runner-up Uran pulls out of Tour de France
Last year’s runner-up Rigoberto Uran abandoned the Tour de France before the start of the 12th stage on Thursday after failing to recover from injuries sustained in a crash last Sunday.
Golf: Ideal start for Eagle-eyed Van Rooyen
South African Erik Van Rooyen’s ‘eye workouts’ helped him set the early pace at Carnoustie on Thursday as he marked his British Open debut with a four-under-par 67.
Revitalized Willett ready to bring the good times back
Danny Willett believes he can finally see some light at the end of the long, dark tunnel he has been inhabiting since his 2016 U.S. Masters victory.
Golf: South African van Rooyen early leader in benign Open conditions
South African Erik van Rooyen showed few nerves in his first round in a major championship at the British Open on Thursday, taking advantage of ideal morning conditions to race to the clubhouse lead with a four-under-par 67.
Major League Baseball notebook: Dodgers acquire Machado from Orioles
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired star shortstop Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for five prospects.
Factbox: Lewis Hamilton’s career in numbers
Mercedes announced on Thursday that four times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has signed a new contract, keeping the Briton at the team until the end of 2020.
Orioles trade shortstop Machado to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired star shortstop Manny Machado from the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday in exchange for five prospects.
