Roundup: MLB transactions
Arizona Diamondbacks: Declined 2020 club options on infielder Wilmer Flores ($6 million) and left-hander T.J. McFarland ($1.85 million), making both players free agents. The team also announced that infielder Kevin Cron had knee surgery earlier this mo…
NBA roundup: Leonard, Clippers hand Spurs 1st loss of season
Kawhi Leonard had 38 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 103-97 win against the visiting San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.
Olympics: Tokyo governor gives reluctant consent to marathon venue move
Sapporo was formally approved on Friday as host of the marathon events at next year’s Summer Olympics with the reluctant consent of Tokyo’s governor, ending a showdown between the Japanese capital and the IOC over where to stage the flagship event.
Tokyo governor gives reluctant consent to marathon venue move
Sapporo was formally approved on Friday as host of the marathon events at next year’s Summer Olympics with the reluctant consent of Tokyo’s governor, ending a showdown between the Japanese capital and the IOC over where to stage the flagship event.
Olympics: Tokyo governor gives reluctant consent to move marathon
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike gave her reluctant consent to moving the marathon venue to Sapporo for next year’s Summer Games, ending a showdown between the Japanese capital and the International Olympics Committee over staging the event.
Patriots release WR Gordon off IR
The New England Patriots released wide receiver Josh Gordon off injured reserve on Thursday.
Michigan State LB Bachie suspended for failed drug test
The Big Ten on Thursday ruled Michigan State starting linebacker Joe Bachie ineligible after the senior tested positive for what the university said was “a substance that is classified as a performance-enhancing substance banned by the league.”
NFL notebook: Williams says Redskins misdiagnosed cancer
Washington Redskins left tackle Trent Williams ended his silence on Thursday and said he had a soft-tissue cancer attached to his skull that went misdiagnosed for close to six years, leading to his dispute with the team.
IOC, Tokyo 2020 set for showdown talks over marathon
Representatives from the International Olympic Committee and Tokyo 2020 organizers are set for a third day of showdown talks on Friday as they look to resolve what has become a very public spat over the hosting of the marathon at next year’s Games.
Motor racing: Hamilton hit by pioneering spirit as F1 charts new course
Back in the heart of Texas and a race track carved out of the scrubland, Lewis Hamilton was hit by the pioneering spirit on Thursday and declared that he wanted to be the man to lead Mercedes into uncharted territory.
