Lost Vegas in remarkable last-minute dash to Carnoustie
Venezuela’s Jhonattan Vegas was involved in a late helicopter dash on Thursday, arriving at the British Open with barely an hour to spare for his 10.31 (0931 GMT) tee time after experiencing a remarkable tale of woe.
Cycling: Tour director pays tribute to Cavendish after Briton fails to make time cut
Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme paid tribute to Mark Cavendish following the Briton’s exit from the race after he failed to make the time cut in Wednesday’s 11th stage.
F1 champion Hamilton staying with Mercedes to 2020
Four-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton ended months of speculation about his future on Thursday by signing a new two-year deal keeping him at his Mercedes team until the end of 2020.
Miami delays decision on Formula One race
Miami city authorities have delayed a decision on hosting a Formula One race in the face of local opposition.
Players, coaches suspended for Philippines-Australia brawl
Thirteen players and two Filipino basketball coaches have been suspended for their role in a mass brawl during a World Cup qualifier between the Philippines and Australia earlier this month, the sport’s governing body announced on Thursday.
Golf: Willett hot as British Open starts in perfect conditions
Danny Willett was among the early starters taking advantage of benign conditions as the 147th British Open started smoothly on Thursday.
Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor’s abuse unite at ESPYs
More than 100 survivors who went public with gut-wrenching stories of abuse by former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar joined in a show of solidarity on Wednesday as they accepted an award for courage at the annual ESPYs ceremony.
Mets’ Cespedes plays 1B, homers in rehab game
New York Mets star Yoenis Cespedes played first base for the first time in his professional career during a rehab game with the team’s Rookie League affiliate Wednesday.
Golden Knights ink Nosek to one-year deal
The Vegas Golden Knights and restricted free-agent forward Tomas Nosek avoided arbitration with a one-year, $962,500 contract, the team announced Wednesday.
NHL notebook: Coyotes, Blue Jackets swap prospects
The Arizona Coyotes acquired defenseman Jacob Graves and a conditional sixth-round pick in the 2019 draft from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for forward Ryan MacInnis, both teams announced Wednesday.
