Tiger targeting Tokyo Olympics
Golfing great Tiger Woods is targeting the Tokyo Olympics as he seeks to add another glittering chapter to his storied career.
Cycling: Sunweb teenager Maas may never walk again after collision with car
Teenage cyclist Edo Maas of Sunweb’s development team may never walk again after he fractured his back in a collision with a car at the Piccolo Lombardia race earlier this month, the German cycling team has said.
Soccer: Social media facilitates racist abuse, says Leicester’s Morgan
Leicester City skipper Wes Morgan has said racist abuse in football has got worse since he started his career and the rise of social media makes it easier to target players.
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.
NFL MVP Mahomes ruled out of game for Chiefs with knee injury
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the NFL’s reigning MVP, suffered a right knee injury that forced him from the game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday. Mahomes was injured during a quarterback sneak during the second quarter where…
NBA notebook: Wizards lock up Beal with $72 million extension
Bradley Beal committed to the Washington Wizards, ending a months-long negotiation while keeping options to hit free agency in the near future on the table for the coveted All-Star guard.
NFL notebook: Jets’ Thomas says Patriots’ stint a waste of time
New York Jets receiver Demaryius Thomas termed his short stint with the New England Patriots a “waste of time” and, in an interview with the New York Daily News, said the team was disrespectful to him.
MLB notebook: Girardi steps down as USA Baseball manager
Focusing on a return to managing in the majors, Joe Girardi stepped down as manager of USA Baseball.
ATP roundup: Cilic nets 500th win, advances in Moscow
Third-seeded Marin Cilic recorded his 500th career ATP Tour-level victory on Thursday with a 6-1, 7-6 (5) win over Croatian countryman Ivo Karlovic in the second round of the VTB Kremlin Cup in Moscow.
Take 5: Raiders’ offense a problem for Packers
The Oakland Raiders are above .500 through five games for just the third time since 2002, primarily thanks to the offense.
