Report: Warriors, Kerr finalizing lucrative extension
The Golden State Warriors are finalizing an extension to make Steve Kerr one of the NBA’s highest paid coaches, according to an ESPN report.
NHL notebook: Kings’ Doughty gets eight-year extension
The Los Angeles Kings and stalwart defenseman Drew Doughty have agreed to terms on an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Friday.
Major League Baseball notebook: Tebow named Double-A All-Star
Heisman-winning quarterback Tim Tebow hit another milestone in his transition to professional baseball, being named an All-Star in the Eastern League on Friday.
NBA notebook: LeBron reportedly opting out, becoming free agent
LeBron James will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers and officially become an unrestricted free agent, according to multiple reports on Friday morning.
Dodgers’ Hernandez to fund house building in Puerto Rico
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez on Friday said money he raised to help Puerto Rico recover from last year’s deadly Hurricane Maria will be spent in the coming weeks to build more than 100 homes, but more aid…
Hot-putting Woods shoots 65 to sit four off lead
(Reuters) – An upbeat Tiger Woods matched his lowest score of the year when he fired a five-under-par 65 to move into contention just four strokes off the second-round lead at the Quicken Loans National outside Washington on Friday.
Colts’ Turbin suspended for performance-enhancing drugs violation
Indianapolis Colts running back Robert Turbin revealed Friday that he will be suspended for four games by the NFL for violating the performance-enhancing drugs policy.
Uber driver ‘glad’ to see Buccaneers quarterback Winston disciplined
The Uber driver who accused Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston of groping her in March of 2016 said Friday she is glad the NFL punished Winston after completing its investigation of the incident.
Texas grand jury does not indict famed coaches in gymnastics scandal
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – A grand jury declined to indict celebrated gymnastics coaches Bela and Marta Karolyi for a role in suspected sexual assaults by a former USA Gymnastics team doctor at the couple’s training ranch in Texas, court officials said …
Bleak outlook for American men at Wimbledon: McEnroe
(Reuters) – Big-servers John Isner and Sam Querrey are unlikely to end an 18-year championship drought for American men at Wimbledon next week despite the service-friendly grass surface, former world number one John McEnroe said on Friday.
