IIHF says to work to keep 2023 world championship in Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will try to ensure Russia retains the right to host the 2023 world ice hockey championship, IIHF President Rene Fasel said on Thursday.
No rest for Woods as U.S. misfire on day one
Already shouldering a big burden as playing captain, Tiger Woods’ Presidents Cup load grew heavier on Thursday after the United States crashed to a 4-1 deficit after the first round of fourball matches at Royal Melbourne.
NBA roundup: Clippers’ Leonard wins in return to Toronto
Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and added six assists and five rebounds on his return to Toronto, and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Raptors 112-92 Wednesday night.
Internationals inspired by video tips from ’98 victors
Tiger Woods’ Presidents Cup debut at Royal Melbourne in 1998 was soured by the United States’ only defeat to the Internationals in the biennial tournament’s 25-year history.
MLB notebook: Study determines balls weren’t juiced
The rise in home runs in 2019 wasn’t because of a juiced ball, but rather due, in part, to inconsistent seam height on the baseball combined with “player behavior,” according to preliminary results of a study commissioned by Major League Baseball.
NHL roundup: Caps top Bruins, as usual
John Carlson scored the tiebreaking goal and added an assist while teammate T.J. Oshie had two goals as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting Boston Bruins 3-2 Wednesday night.
Scott paired with Oosthuizen in opening foursomes at Presidents Cup
Internationals captain Ernie Els has paired fellow South African Louis Oosthuizen with Australian Adam Scott for the first of Friday’s five foursome matches against the United States at the Presidents Cup.
Internationals stun U.S. to lead Presidents Cup 4-1
A Presidents Cup rivalry all but buried by decades of American dominance flickered back to life at Royal Melbourne on Thursday, as the unfancied Internationals stormed to a 4-1 lead by routing Tiger Woods’ United States in the fourballs matches.
Captain Woods gives United States early lead at Presidents Cup
United States captain Tiger Woods led from the front to claim the opening fourballs match with Justin Thomas at the Presidents Cup but the Internationals were well placed to overhaul the Americans during Thursday’s first round.
NFL notebook: Belichick cuts off videotape talk
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick on Wednesday shed very little light into the NFL’s investigation of the organization for videotaping the Cincinnati Bengals’ sideline this past weekend.
