Ravens lift gloom with dominant win over Steelers
(Reuters) – The Baltimore Ravens were able to briefly lift the cloud of controversy hanging over both the franchise and the NFL with a dominant 26-6 triumph against a toothless Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday.
Marlins slugger Stanton bloodied by errant pitch
(Reuters) – Miami Marlins power-hitter Giancarlo Stanton was struck in the face by a pitch and had to be carted off the field during a contest against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday.
Goodell gets support, criticism after NFL orders new Rice probe
(Reuters) – A major advertiser expressed support for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Thursday, while a women’s advocacy group called for his resignation in the mounting controversy over his handling of former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice’s domestic…
Japan given deadline to end dispute over dual league
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Japan has until the end of October to resolve a dispute between its two competing basketball leagues but there is no threat to the national team competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday.
$10 million takes precedence over labor day for Horschel
ATLANTA (Reuters) – In-form American Billy Horschel has a great deal on his mind at this week’s Tour Championship, where a staggering playoff bonus of $10 million is up for grabs while he also prepares for the arrival of his first child.
Federer says Swiss ready to make history
(Reuters) – Roger Federer will lead Switzerland in their Davis Cup semi-final against Italy on Friday determined to banish the memory of one of the biggest disappointments of his illustrious career.
Seven ex-NFL players lose concussion settlement appeal
(Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Thursday rejected an appeal by seven retired National Football League players who argued a recent settlement between the league and thousands of former players stemming from a lawsuit over concussions does not go far…
Kirk stays in control of FedExCup with opening 66
ATLANTA (Reuters) – FedExCup points leader Chris Kirk maintained control of the season-long race for playoff honours as he surged into a share of the lead in Thursday’s opening round of the elite Tour Championship.
Miami man charged with smuggling Cuban baseball star to U.S.
MIAMI (Reuters) – A Miami man was charged on Thursday with alien smuggling for his suspected role in a conspiracy to bring Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig to the United States from Cuba, according to court documents.
Makeshift caddie change no problem for Day at East Lake
ATLANTA (Reuters) – Six days after Jason Day pulled out of the BMW Championship with a back complaint, his caddie was forced to withdraw from the opening round of the elite Tour Championship on Thursday because of a back issue.
