French Olympic Committee chief ‘cannot imagine’ 2018 boycott
(Reuters) – French Olympic Committee President Denis Masseglia “cannot imagine” a situation that will lead to the country boycotting next year’s Winter Olympics in South Korea amid growing concerns over tensions in North Korea.
Wozniacki stuns Muguruza, advances to Tokyo final
TOKYO (Reuters) – Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki crushed new world number one Garbine Muguruza 6-2 6-0 on Saturday to advance to the final of the Pan Pacific Open as the Dane remained on course for a third title at the Tokyo tournament.
Pavlyuchenkova gets past Kerber, advances to Tokyo final
TOKYO (Reuters) – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova withstood a furious rally to beat Angelique Kerber 6-0 6-7(4) 6-4 on Saturday and book her spot in the Pan Pacific Open final in Tokyo.
NFL: National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – Former Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra’Shede Hageman was suspended six games by the NFL on Friday for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.
NBA: National Basketball Association roundup
(The Sports Xchange) – The Golden State Warriors plan to meet as a team this fall to decide whether to make a visit to the White House to celebrate their 2017 NBA championship, head coach Steve Kerr told ESPN.
Team Europe jumps ahead in inaugural Laver Cup
PRAGUE (Reuters) – Team Europe swept the singles matches at the inaugural Laver Cup on Friday before Australian Nick Kyrgios and American Jack Sock took down top-ranked Rafael Nadal and Tomas Berdych in the doubles to salvage a point for Team World.
Golf-Thomas jumps into three-way tie for lead at Tour Championship
(Reuters) – Justin Thomas took a step towards winning the FedExCup and its $10 million bonus when he jumped into a share of the second-round lead at the Tour Championship on Friday.
Baseball: Ausmus will not return as Detroit Tigers manager
(The Sports Xchange) – The Detroit Tigers announced Friday the contract of manager Brad Ausmus will not be extended beyond the 2017 season.
Three U.S. baseball teams to extend safety nets after girl’s injury
(Reuters) – At least three Major League Baseball teams will extend protective netting at their ballparks to prevent foul balls and broken bats from hurting spectators, a move triggered by a serious injury to a young girl at New York’s Yankee Stadium th…
NFL vows ‘vigorous’ fight against Aaron Hernandez CTE lawsuit
BOSTON (Reuters) – The National Football League on Friday vowed to vigorously fight a lawsuit filed on behalf of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez’s family that claimed his severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy led to his suicide.
