Boxing: India’s Kom beats challenger in trial for Olympics qualification
India’s MC Mary Kom sealed her spot for next year’s Olympic qualifiers on Saturday with a split decision win over fellow flyweight Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial against the six-times world champion in the race for Tokyo.
NBA roundup: Bucks rout Hawks without Giannis (back)
Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez combined for 42 points, and the visiting Milwaukee Bucks defeated Atlanta 112-86 on Friday, handing the Hawks their ninth straight loss.
NFL notebook: Saints work out AB, but don’t sign him
The New Orleans Saints won’t be signing free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown after his workout with the team on Friday morning, coach Sean Payton announced later in the day.
Brown, Tatum lead Celtics past Cavaliers
Jaylen Brown matched his career high of 34 points and Jayson Tatum scored 24 of his 30 in the first half as the host Boston Celtics cruised to a 129-117 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.
MLS: Fire hire Wicky as new head coach
The Chicago Fire hired Raphael Wicky to be the club’s new head coach.
NFL: Seahawks, Niners rivalry game gets dose of Marshawn mania
With a divisional title on the line in a battle between two longtime NFL rivals, Sunday’s clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks had seemingly reached the height of anticipation and excitement.
Russia, in letter to WADA, disagrees with decision to ban its athletes: RIA
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency sent a letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) formally stating that it disagrees with the decision to ban Russian athletes from major sporting events, RIA news agency reported on Friday, citing RUSADA head.
MLS: Fire hire Wicky as new head coach
The Chicago Fire hired Raphael Wicky to be the club’s new head coach.
Ibrahimovic returns to AC Milan on six-month deal
AC Milan have signed Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer until the end of the season with an option for a further year, the Serie A club announced on Friday.
NFL: 49ers-Seahawks showdown headlines road to Super Bowl
A super showdown between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks will highlight the final Sunday of the National Football League’s (NFL) regular season but there is more at stake.
