Major League Baseball notebook: Twins demote Sano to Class-A
The Minnesota Twins optioned slumping third baseman Miguel Sano to Class-A Fort Myers after Thursday’s loss to the Detroit Tigers, manager Paul Molitor revealed during his postgame press conference.
NFL notebook: Haley says Taylor is far ahead of Mayfield
Browns offensive coordinator Todd Haley sees no controversy at quarterback in Cleveland. Tyrod Taylor is the clear starter over No. 1 pick Baker Mayfield.
Tiger shoots eight-over 78 for worst score at a U.S. Open
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – Tiger Woods carded his worst score at a U.S. Open on Thursday after an eight-over-par 78 in the first round at Shinnecock Hills left him nine strokes off the lead.
Alonso’s Toyota on pole for Le Mans 24 Hours
LE MANS, France (Reuters) – Toyota swept to a one-two in qualifying for the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Thursday with Fernando Alonso’s number eight car on pole position for the Spaniard’s debut.
Poulter, Piercy lead U.S. Open as favorites blown away
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – Dustin Johnson negotiated a “hard but fair” Shinnecock Hills to card a one-under-par 69 for a share of the first-round lead at the U.S. Open on Thursday, while Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth were among those f…
Maradona says Mexico does not deserve to host World Cup
(Reuters) – Former Argentine footballer Diego Maradona said he did not like the decision that Mexico, Canada and the United States will host the 2026 World Cup, decrying the lack of passion in the countries.
Top seed Mannarino stunned in Hertogenbosch
(Reuters) – Top-seeded Adrian Mannarino fell to a shock 6-4 6-4 defeat at the hands of French compatriot Jeremy Chardy in the second round of the Libema Open at Hertogenbosch on Thursday.
Place your bets! New Jersey kicks off era of legalized sports betting
OCEANPORT, N.J. (Reuters) – With two $20 bets and a rambunctious crowd awaiting their turn, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy placed the state’s very first legal sports bets on Thursday, capping a years-long battle to end the ban on sports betting in th…
Golf: “Skanking it” on U.S. Open eve, Piercy shares lead
SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (Reuters) – Scott Piercy, so dejected with his practice form on the eve of the U.S. Open that he quit after four holes, was a new man on Thursday in the first round.
Defiant Putin welcomes World Cup as Russia win
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia welcomed the world to the soccer World Cup on Thursday as fans streamed in, the hosts savored a 5-0 victory on the pitch and President Vladimir Putin’s government derided Western efforts to isolate him.
