Rockets filing protest to overturn loss
Not backing down in their fight to overturn their 135-133 double-overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets plan to file an official protest over the James Harden dunk that wasn’t counted, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.
MLB: League, players near deal on opioid treatment – reports
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the union representing its players are nearing an agreement to refer athletes who test positive for opioids for treatment, rather than suspending them, NBC Sports reported on Thursday.
Kenya’s Kipyegon ready for Olympic title defense after long absence
Kenya’s Olympic 1,500 meters champion Faith Kipyegon said on Thursday that winning a silver medal at this year’s World Championships in Doha after having a baby had motivated her to try to retain the Olympic title at Tokyo 2020.
Reed grabs outright lead in the Bahamas, Woods six back
Patrick Reed held the outright lead after the second round of the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas on Thursday while tournament host Tiger Woods used a back-nine surge to match the day’s low score and remain six shots back.
MLS announces season and home openers
MLS runner-up Toronto FC will visit the San Jose Earthquakes in one of eight matches to be played on Feb. 29, the opening day of the 2020 season.
Chadwick wants to help sweep away female stereotypes
W Series winner Jamie Chadwick wants to help sweep away stereotypes about women racers in the virtual world as well as the real one.
Kenya’s Kipyegon ready for Olympic title defence after long absence
Kenya’s Olympic 1,500 meters champion Faith Kipyegon said on Thursday that winning a silver medal at this year’s World Championships in Doha after having a baby had motivated her to try to retain the Olympic title at Tokyo 2020.
LeBron responds to criticism from Jazz announcers
The Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James took to Instagram on Thursday, one day after he was criticized by Utah Jazz announcers for celebrating teammate Kyle Kuzma from the side of the court while not wearing his shoes.
Athletics: Kenya’s Chepkoech eyes fast track to Olympic gold
Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech, the women’s 3,000 meters steeplechase world record holder, plans to add another major title to her first world championships win in September — an Olympic gold medal.
Seahawks can clinch playoff spot against desperate Rams
The Seattle Seahawks know exactly what is at stake when they hit the road to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night: Win and they are in the playoffs.
