MLB notebook: Veteran LHP Hill to miss half of 2020
Free-agent left-hander Rich Hill underwent elbow surgery following the 2019 season and will miss approximately half the 2020 season, the 39-year-old told the Orange County Register on Monday.
NFL notebook: Bengals QB Dalton to start vs. Jets
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will be under center when his winless team hosts the New York Jets this weekend, coach Zac Taylor announced Monday.
Olympique Lyonnais parent in talks to buy NWSL’s Reign FC
The owners of Olympique Lyonnais are in talks to buy National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise Reign FC, according to the Washington State-based club, bringing added clout to the team amid an explosive year for U.S. women’s soccer.
Flames D Brodie to return 11 days after collapsing
Calgary Flames defenseman T.J. Brodie was activated ahead of Monday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins just 11 days after collapsing during a practice.
Rays bring back C Zunino on $4.5 million deal
The Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Mike Zunino agreed to a $4.5 million contract for the 2020 season on Monday, avoiding arbitration.
Mixed Martial Arts-UFC revises drugs policy over contaminated supplements
The UFC and U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced changes to the mixed martial arts organization’s drugs policy on Monday to address concerns over cases involving contaminated supplements.
WADA committee recommends four-year Russia Olympic ban
Russia should be hit with a four-year Olympic ban and barred from all world championships for the manipulation of data retrieved from a tainted Moscow laboratory, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Monday.
Maple Leafs F Kerfoot suspended two games
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Alex Kerfoot was suspended two games for his hit on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson, the NHL’s Department of Safety announced Monday.
Presidents Cup-bound Finau a prank victim of captain Woods
Tony Finau was the victim of a prank when Tiger Woods called to reveal his captain’s picks for next month’s Presidents Cup in Australia, but he has adopted a forgive if not forget attitude about the conversation.
Nadal celebrates 200th week at No. 1
Rafael Nadal marked his 200th career week at the top of the ATP rankings Monday, becoming the sixth player to spend that much time at No. 1.
