Major League Baseball roundup: Rays’ Eovaldi dazzles in return
Nathan Eovaldi threw six no-hit innings in his first start since 2016, and Rob Refsnyder belted a three-run home run Wednesday, lifting the visiting Tampa Bay Rays to a third win in three days over the Oakland Athletics, 6-0.
World Cup to have little impact on Russia’s economy: Moody’s
MOSCOW (Reuters) – The 2018 soccer World Cup will have little lasting impact on the Russian economy, Rating agency Moody’s Investors Service said on Thursday.
‘Mentally stronger’ Welbeck ready to fire for England
(Reuters) – England striker Danny Welbeck says he has emerged mentally stronger after a knee injury ruled him out of the 2016 European Championships and the 27-year-old is keen to make an impact in next month’s World Cup in Russia.
Eller holds hot hand as Caps vanquish Golden Knights
(Reuters) – Lars Eller held all the aces in Las Vegas on Wednesday, contributing to all three goals as the Washington Capitals beat the Golden Knights 3-2 to claim their first ever Stanley Cup finals victory.
Olympics: Tokyo 2020 marathon to end with grueling incline
TOKYO (Reuters) – The route for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics marathon was announced on Thursday with the main feature being a steep incline to finish the race at the newly built Olympic stadium.
Athletics: CAS decision imminent on Jamaica’s Carter
KINGSTON (Reuters) – Usain Bolt and his former Jamaica team mates are set to learn whether their 4×100 meters relay gold medals from the 2008 Beijing Olympics will be restored, with a ruling over the Nesta Carter doping case expected to land on Thursda…
Major League Baseball notebook: Maeda latest Dodger to DL
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Kenta Maeda on the 10-day disabled Wednesday with a right hip strain sustained in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
Powerhouse Warriors must get through James again
In what is becoming something of an annual rite, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors meet for the fourth consecutive season when the NBA Finals tip off on Thursday night.
Report: Rockets’ Paul recruiting LeBron to Houston
Chris Paul’s season is over, but he might already be looking for ways to elevate the Houston Rockets to championship status.
NBA Finals: LeBron ready for greatest show in Golden State
Greatness loves company, and Steve Kerr believes the Golden State Warriors are perfecting that very approach to team-building.
