Ruiz defeat made me a smarter fighter, says Joshua
Briton Anthony Joshua has said his first career defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. was down to a lack of experience and he has become a “smarter” fighter ahead of December’s rematch.
NFL notebook: Browns’ Garrett states case in appeal
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett on Wednesday appealed his suspension for his on-field conduct last Thursday, when he took Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph’s helmet and hit Rudolph in the head, stating in his hearing that prece…
Tennis: Australia pull out of doubles in tit-for-tat with Canada
Australia retired one game into their doubles dead rubber against Belgium at the Davis Cup Finals, placing the revamped tournament under further scrutiny a day after Canada forfeited a doubles rubber against the United States.
Trail Blazers waive Gasol, could become coach
Six-time All-Star Pau Gasol has been waived by the Portland Trail Blazers, the 7-foot-1 power forward said Wednesday.
Maple Leafs fire head coach Babcock
The Toronto Maple Leafs fired Mike Babcock on Wednesday and promoted Sheldon Keefe from their AHL franchise to take over head coaching duties.
Braves re-sign RHP Martin to two-year deal
The Atlanta Braves brought back right-hander reliever Chris Martin with a two-year, $14 million deal, the team announced.
Spain cruise into Davis Cup last eight, holders Croatia eliminated
Hosts Spain made smooth progress into the last eight of the Davis Cup Finals but elsewhere in La Caja Magica on Wednesday it proved a more trying day for players, organizers and fans.
Davis Cup Finals turning into the late, late show
The Davis Cup Finals schedule was thrown into chaos on Wednesday as, for the second day running, the challenge of fitting in six ties in a day at La Caja Magica proved almost impossible.
WADA suspends Bangkok laboratory
The National Doping Control Centre in Bangkok has been suspended for six months due to non-conformities, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday.
Caps’ Hathaway suspended three games for spitting incident
Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway was suspended without pay for three games for spitting on an opponent, the NHL announced Wednesday.