Djokovic has world number one Nadal in his sights at London finale
If Novak Djokovic is to claim the year-end number ranking for a record-equaling sixth time he will have to do it the hard way at the ATP Finals next week in London.
DTM’s Berger presents electric touring car series concept
German Touring Car (DTM) boss Gerhard Berger unveiled on Thursday a proposed electric series with high-performance cars racing at Formula One speeds and with battery changes carried out by robots.
NBA roundup: 76ers lose game to Jazz, Simmons to injury
Donovan Mitchell recorded 24 points, eight assists and five rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 106-104 victory over visiting Philadelphia on Wednesday night at Salt Lake City on a night the 76ers lost guard Ben Simmons to a shoulder injury.
Golf: Els names rookies Im, Niemann in Presidents Cup captain’s picks
The Internationals will field six debutants at next month’s Presidents Cup, with Ernie Els naming rookies Im Sung-jae and Joaquin Niemann among his captain’s picks to take on Tiger Woods’s United States at Royal Melbourne.
College football notebook: ‘Good chance’ Tua plays vs. LSU
Injured Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has “a good chance” to play in the Crimson Tide’s Saturday home game against LSU if he continues to progress, coach Nick Saban said Wednesday.
NFL notebook: Mahomes (knee) practices fully
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was a full participant in practice on Wednesday for the first time since dislocating his right kneecap last month.
Indians C Perez named Wilson top defensive player
Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez was selected the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday as the glove supplier announced its defensive player awards.
Golf: Els names Im, Niemann, Hadwin, Day as captain’s picks
Ernie Els has named Im Sung-jae, Joaquin Niemann, Adam Hadwin and Jason Day as his four captain’s picks for the International Team to play in the biennial event against the United States at Royal Melbourne from Dec. 12-15.
NBA notebook: League reportedly OK that Leonard sits
Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard wasn’t scheduled to play Wednesday night in a much-anticipated nationally televised showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the NBA doesn’t have a problem with it, according to an ES…
Tennis: Court challenges Australia to honor her like Laver
Australian tennis great Margaret Court said she will not return to Melbourne Park until formally invited by Tennis Australia and demanded the sport’s national governing body properly recognize her calendar Grand Slam feat.
