Kom caught in Olympic qualification row in India
MC Mary Kom has inspired many young boxers in India but one of the new generation feels the six-times world champion has received special treatment from the country’s federation over Olympic qualification and is fighting back.
NBA’s Silver says Hong Kong tweet furor already hit league’s bottom line
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday that the fallout following a tweet from a Houston Rockets official who backed the Hong Kong democracy protests has already cost the league substantial financial losses in China.
Golf: Thomas cards ‘easy’ 63 to take halfway lead in Korea
Justin Thomas made the most of benign conditions to shoot a nine-under 63 on Friday and take a two-stroke lead at the halfway stage of the CJ Cup on the South Korean resort island of Jeju.
South Korea wants action against North Korea over closed-door game: report
South Korea’s national soccer federation has asked the sport’s continental body to consider action against North Korea for staging their 2022 World Cup qualifier behind closed doors, according to a local media report on Friday.
Tokyo governor surprised by ‘sudden’ marathon switch
Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday she is surprised by the International Olympic Committee’s “sudden” decision to move the 2020 marathon to a northern city and there is no change in her thinking the race should be held in the capital.
NHL roundup: Shootout goal by Lightning’s Stamkos beats Bruins
Steven Stamkos scored the lone goal in the fourth round of a shootout to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning past the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Thursday night.
China denies that it demanded firing of Houston Rockets GM Morey
The Chinese foreign ministry on Friday rebutted National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver’s claim that Beijing asked that Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey be fired for his tweet supporting Hong Kong’s protesters.
Reports: Baker gets second interview for Phillies managing job
Dusty Baker had his second interview for the Philadelphia Phillies’ managerial job, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.
Report: Dolphins have talked about trading RB Drake
The Miami Dolphins, winless through their first five games this season, have engaged in trade discussions with other teams about running back Kenyan Drake, NFL Network reported Thursday.
NFL MVP Mahomes suffers knee injury, leaving future murky
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the NFL’s reigning MVP, suffered a right knee injury on Thursday that leaves the immediate future in question for him and one of the league’s title contenders.
