Murray in Wimbledon draw, faces Paire first round
LONDON (Reuters) – Twice former champion Andy Murray has kept alive his hopes of playing at Wimbledon after being included in Friday’s draw.
England’s ‘safer path’ after Belgium defeat divides media opinion
(Reuters) – England’s first defeat at the World Cup was met with divided opinion in the British media, with some satisfied by it achieving potentially easier route deeper into the tournament while others rued the loss of momentum.
A combined starting 11 of the best players from the group stage
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (Reuters) – After an entertaining World Cup group stage crammed with late deciding goals and a host of unexpected results, not least holders Germany crashing out, Reuters Sports picks a combined starting 11 of the best performing …
Major League Baseball roundup: Red Sox win 4-2 to finish sweep of Angels
Brock Holt’s bases-loaded walk in the sixth inning scored the go-ahead run as the host Boston Red Sox swept the season series against the Los Angeles Angels with a 4-2 victory Thursday to cap a three-game set at Fenway Park.
Colombia ready for ‘full-on, to-the-death’ England match
SAMARA, Russia (Reuters) – England hold no fear for World Cup last 16 opponents Colombia, said the South American side’s coach Jose Pekerman, who is relishing the prospect of the “full on, to-the-death” knockout phase of the tournament.
No fear: Belgium refuses to take ‘easy path’
MOSCOW (Reuters) – After a surreal night on the Baltic where England struggled to contain their satisfaction with a defeat that offers them an easier path to the final, Belgium are trusting that World Cup fortune will favor the brave.
Bosio defends himself over firing by Tigers: ‘I’m in shock’
One day after the Detroit Tigers abruptly fired pitching coach Chris Bosio over what the team called “insensitive comments,” Bosio said that he is “absolutely crushed” and will consider seeking legal action against his former employer.
NBA notebook: George opts out, will become unrestricted free agent
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has informed the team he will decline his $20.7 million player option for next season and become an unrestricted free agent, according to a report from ESPN.
Victim died in fight with Jenkins’ brother, authorities say
The man whose body was found in New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins’ house on Tuesday died as the result of an altercation with Jenkins’ brother, William Jackson, according to documents filed by authorities.
Major League Baseball notebook: Ohtani cleared to take batting practice
Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to begin batting practice after showing improvement in the ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow, general manager Billy Eppler announced Thursday.
