Whistleblower Fiers insists he can protect himself
Oakland Athletics right-hander Mike Fiers said he isn’t interested in receiving extra security protection through the 2020 season during an interview with The Athletic on Wednesday.
Report: NFL expected to expand playoff field
The NFL is expected to add two playoff teams and reduce the number of teams getting a playoff bye in the next collective bargaining agreement, and that agreement could be completed within a week, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday night.
Newman released from hospital following Daytona 500 crash
Driver Ryan Newman was released from the hospital on Wednesday, two days after a spectacular crash during the last lap of the Daytona 500 saw him carted off the track with injuries.
Beilein officially resigns as Cavs coach, will stay in organization
John Beilein formally resigned as coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday after multiple days of speculation that he wouldn’t be leading the team when play after the All-Star break commenced.
Basketball: Veteran-heavy U.S. Olympic team to sidestep formal tryouts – general manager
When it comes to the men’s U.S. Olympic basketball team, the whole may be greater than the sum of its parts.
Wilder, Fury engage in war of words ahead of rematch
Heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury jettisoned their previously cordial tone in favor of a heated and personal exchange in the final news conference before their highly-anticipated rematch on Saturday in Las Vegas.
McIlroy eyes completion of ‘WGC Slam’ in Mexico
Rory McIlroy will try to complete his collection of World Golf Championships (WGC) titles when he stares down a stacked field in Mexico City this week that includes defending champion Dustin Johnson.
Duplantis fails to break own pole vault world record
Armand Duplantis cleared 6.07 meters with jaw-dropping ease to win an international indoor meeting in Lievin but the Swede could not break his own world record on Wednesday.
McIlroy shuts door on Premier Golf League
World number one Rory McIlroy has distanced himself from the prospect of taking part in the Premier Golf League (PGL) as he prefers to have autonomy over his career choices.
Judge dismisses ex-Knicks star Oakley’s lawsuit against Dolan, MSG over ejection from game
A federal judge has dismissed former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley’s lawsuit against team owner James Dolan and Madison Square Garden Co stemming from his forcible, televised ejection from a 2017 basketball game.
