MLB notebook: Astros’ Altuve, Bregman apologize
Two of the Houston Astros’ top hitters, third baseman Alex Bregman and second baseman Jose Altuve, issued apologies for their role in a sign-stealing plot that led to the dismissal of manager AJ Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow.
Soccer: China coach lauds team’s bravery amid coronavirus chaos
The coach of the Chinese women’s soccer team has praised the “strong hearts” of his players after they emerged undefeated from an Olympic qualifying tournament in Australia despite their preparations being thrown into chaos by the coronavirus.
Kuchar leads, Woods five back at Riviera
Tournament host Tiger Woods had little time to fine tune his game ahead of the Genesis Open but that did not stop him from making a hot start with an eagle at the first hole in the opening round in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Tiger starts hot, cools late at Genesis Invitational
Tiger Woods came out roaring in the opening round of the Genesis Invitational on Thursday, though a cool finish prevented him from threatening for the lead in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
BMW Championship moving to Baltimore in 2021
The penultimate event of the PGA Tour playoffs is headed east.
Pele dismisses talk of depression, tells fans he is well
Former Brazil striker Pele dismissed talk he is depressed and reclusive on Thursday and assured fans he is doing well and maintaining a busy schedule.
Yankees expect competitive edge with former Houston ace Cole
The Yankees and Astros traded barbs over the recent sign-stealing scandal on Thursday, but the Bronx Bombers were feeling great about the competitive edge they grabbed this winter by signing away Houston’s hard-throwing hurler Gerrit Cole.
Antetokounmpo headlines record international showing at All-Star Game
Greek forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks headlines the record-setting contingent of eight international players taking part in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game in Chicago, the league announced on Thursday.
Trump to attend Daytona 500
President Donald Trump will attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, the president of Daytona International Speedway confirmed Thursday.
Clippers’ George fined $35,000 for criticizing officiating
Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has been fined $35,000 for publicly criticizing officials following his team’s road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, the NBA announced Thursday.
