Patriots keep division win streak going with victory over Bills
The New England Patriots came from behind to beat the Buffalo Bills and win their 11th consecutive AFC East Division title after the Houston Texans clinched the AFC South crown in NFL games with playoff implications on Saturday.
Tokyo, Toronto new franchises in pro swim league
Tokyo and Toronto will begin competing next season as new franchises in the International Swimming League (ISL), the professional league announced in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Injured LeBron doubtful for Nuggets on Sunday
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is doubtful for Sunday’s game against the Denver Nuggets due to a thoracic muscle strain in his back.
Darts: Sherrock continues fairytale run as ‘Queen of the Palace’
Fallon Sherrock continued to provide shockwaves in the male-dominated world of darts, producing a stellar display to defeat one of the best players in the game, Mensur Suljovic, at the PDC world championships on Saturday.
Olympics: Bolt takes to track to open Tokyo national stadium
Sprinting great Usain Bolt ran on the track at Tokyo’s newly-completed National Stadium on Saturday during an event to celebrate the opening of the venue set to be the centerpiece of next year’s Olympics.
NBA roundup: Mavericks manhandle Sixers
Tim Hardaway Jr. made seven 3-pointers and scored 27 points to lift the visiting Dallas Mavericks past the Philadelphia 76ers, 117-98, on Friday.
Golf: Scott surges into lead at Australian PGA Championship
Home hero Adam Scott shot a patient three-under 69 to take a one-shot lead at the Australian PGA Championship after the third round on Saturday and raise his hopes of a second title at the A$1.5 million ($1.03 million) event on the Gold Coast.
MLB notebook: Angels’ Ohtani reportedly finishes elbow rehab
Two-way player Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has finished his throwing program, the final hurdle as he attempts to return to the mound after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right (throwing) elbow, ESPN reported Friday.
College football notebook: TCU put on 1-year probation
The TCU athletic program was placed on probation for one year by the NCAA after a self-reported violation revealed work-compensation irregularities among athletes from multiple sports, ESPN reported. The NCAA’s probation period will extend to Dec. 19, …
NHL roundup: Panthers’ Acciari notches 2nd straight hat trick
Noel Acciari scored his second straight hat trick, racking up three consecutive goals during Florida’s five-goal second period, as the Panthers defeated the Dallas Stars 7-4 on Friday night in Sunrise, Fla.
