Panthers visit Cardinals minus starting QB Newton
Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera said earlier this week he had confidence in quarterback Kyle Allen and would be comfortable if the youngster were thrust into the starting role on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz.
Report: NFL temporarily bans on-field pyrotechnics
The NFL temporarily is banning on-field pyrotechnics and “flame effects” while its investigates a fire that occurred last Sunday during Tennessee Titans’ pregame ceremonies, ESPN reported Friday.
Women’s tour punctuates year of change in pro hockey
A coalition of top women’s hockey talent is hosting its first public competition in Toronto on Saturday, months after pledging not to join any professional North American league until an economically viable option emerged.
Europe and Team World end Laver Cup session level
Dominic Thiem and Jack Sock won their singles matches as Team Europe and Team World shared the spoils in the day session on the first day of the Laver Cup in Geneva on Friday.
Belichick bolts press conference after Brown questions
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick abruptly left his press conference Friday after being asked repeated questions concerning embattled receiver Antonio Brown.
Report: Yanks’ German to miss rest of ’19
New York Yankees right-hander Domingo German will not pitch again in 2019 after being placed on administrative leave under the joint MLB-MLBPA domestic violence policy, ESPN reported Friday.
Veteran Defenseman Girardi retires
Veteran NHL defenseman Dan Girardi announced his retirement on Friday.
Cowboys lift snaps limit for RB Elliott
The Dallas Cowboys are taking the restrictions off Ezekiel Elliott.
Kerber secures Pan Pacific Open semi-final spot as Keys retires injured
Fourth seed Angelique Kerber reached the Pan Pacific Open semi-finals in Japan on Friday after American Madison Keys retired due to injury early in the deciding set.
Athletics: I was the right person to reshape athletics, says Coe
Sebastian Coe will be re-elected unopposed as IAAF President on Wednesday and has talked to Reuters in an extensive interview about the challenges and achievements of his tenure and what is in his “in-tray” for the next four years.
