Kang holds first-round lead at Tournament of Champions
Danielle Kang fired an 8-under-par 63 on Thursday and holds the first-round lead by two shots at the season-opening Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions at Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Bekele and Kipchoge set for London Marathon showdown
Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele, the only men to go under two hours, two minutes for the marathon, will go head to head over the classic distance in this year’s London Marathon, organizers said on Friday.
Giants add LHP Smyly on one-year deal
The San Francisco Giants landed some pitching help Thursday as they agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent left-hander Drew Smyly.
Beltran out as Mets manager after Astros sign-stealing scandal
Carlos Beltran’s first season as manager of the New York Mets ended before it began as he stepped down on Thursday as a result of a sign-stealing scandal involving the Houston Astros, his former team.
Judge orders Rio Olympic park closed over security concerns
A lack of security has prompted a Brazilian judge to order the closure of the Olympic Park used to host several events at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Hamilton warns he will be ‘a machine’
Lewis Hamilton has warned rivals that he plans to be better than ever as he chases a record-equalling seventh Formula One championship this season.
ATP roundup: Auger-Aliassime reaches Adelaide semis
No. 2 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada advanced Thursday to the quarterfinals of the Adelaide International in Australia.
New Orleans police issue arrest warrant for Browns’ Beckham
The New Orleans Police Department said on Thursday it obtained a warrant for the arrest of Cleveland Browns receiver Odell Beckham Jr., for allegedly slapping an officer’s buttocks after this week’s U.S. college football championship.
Why a ban on Vaporfly shoe could boost Nike’s bottom line
A controversy over Nike’s hyper-advanced Vaporfly shoes that some say give runners an unfair advantage could boost sales, especially among amateurs hoping for more spring in their step who would not be affected by any ban.
Arrest warrant issued for Beckham Jr. over simple battery
New Orleans police issued an arrest warrant for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on a complaint of simple battery Thursday.
