Cycling: Froome still Team Sky leader, says yellow jersey holder Thomas
Geraint Thomas is in the perfect position to win a maiden grand tour title after claiming victory on Wednesday’s first mountain stage of the Tour de France, but the Briton says compatriot Chris Froome remains the Team Sky leader.
Golf: More than half the field could win Open at Carnoustie, says McIlroy
More than half of the 156-man field have a realistic chance of winning the British Open, Rory McIlroy said on Wednesday as players prepared for probably the firmest major championship conditions in a generation.
Manfred says MLB could expand to 32 teams
Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Major League Baseball is considering expansion from 30 to 32 teams.
Player has hunch for Fowler but dreams of Tiger triumph
Gary Player has a hunch it will be Rickie Fowler’s week at the British Open but his “big wish” is for Tiger Woods to end a 10-year major drought by holding aloft the Claret Jug for the fourth time.
Scott says he is in good hands with caddie Sunesson
Adam Scott has made a deal with himself to be a bit tougher if he gets another chance to win the British Open and hopes caddie Fanny Sunesson can help him across the finish line at Carnoustie this week.
Spurs send Leonard, Green to Raptors for DeRozan
San Antonio shipped Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, ending a standoff of nearly seven months of off-court drama for the Spurs.
Cycling: Inspired Thomas powers to stage win and Tour yellow jersey
Geraint Thomas claimed the stage win and the race leader’s yellow jersey on the Tour de France on Wednesday, with a powerful ride up the final climb of a grueling 108km run from Albertville to La Rosière.
Revis retires after 11 seasons in NFL
Once the most dominant cornerback in football, Darrelle Revis, is calling it quits.
Steelers WR Brown lands on Madden NFL 19 cover
Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown was unveiled on Wednesday as the new cover guy for EA Sports’ Madden NFL 19 video game.
Raptors land Leonard from Spurs for DeRozan
San Antonio agreed to ship Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected 2019 first-round pick, ending more than seven months of off-court drama for the Spurs.
