Strange empathizes with Tiger’s mental fight to win again
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – Curtis Strange, like Tiger Woods, peaked in his early 30s so he understands better than most the mental battles the 14-times major champion is fighting as he tries to regain his old magic.
Major League Baseball roundup: Yankees’ Loaisiga shines in historic debut
Jonathan Loaisiga pitched five scoreless innings in his major league debut as the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 Friday night at Yankee Stadium.
GM Cashman confirms Yankees seeking starters
It’s no secret the New York Yankees are looking to add starting pitching ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, with managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner saying earlier this week the area is a concern.
Reports: NBA memo says draft eligibility could change in 2021
The NBA sent a memo to all 30 teams on Friday saying the draft’s “eligibility rules” could change as soon as 2021 based on a review of issues “related to player development and the corruption investigation in college basketball,” according to an ESPN r…
Dodgers’ Kemp, Rangers’ Chirinos suspended for altercation
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp and Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos have each been suspended one game by MLB for their altercation during Wednesday’s game between the teams.
Pirates reinstate Kang from restricted list
The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated infielder Jung Ho Kang from the restricted list Friday, a move that places him back on the team’s 40-man roster.
Cowboys defensive end Irving suspended four games
Dallas Cowboys defensive end David Irving was suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL policy on substances of abuse, the NFL announced on Friday.
U.S. warns Americans of terrorism threat at World Cup in Russia
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department warned Americans on Friday that terrorists may target World Cup venues in Russia, which is hosting the month-long soccer tournament, but it did not point to any specific threat.
Magic Ronaldo lights up World Cup with hat-trick to deny Spain
SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) – Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lit up the World Cup in his own inimitable style on Friday, curling in a late free kick to complete a remarkable hat-trick and earn his team a 3-3 draw in an enthralling clash with neighbors …
Russia cries foul over Nigerian fans’ World Cup chicken requests
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Nigerian fans cheering on their national team in Saturday’s World Cup match against Croatia will be missing an important item in their supporter’s toolkit: chickens.
