Banged-up Eagles ready for Lions’ visit
The Philadelphia Eagles will look to rebound from their first loss and a rash of injuries when they host the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Walker’s HR helps D-backs hold off Marlins
Christian Walker and Abraham Almonte homered, and Mike Leake won despite giving up his 39th and 40th homers of the season in the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-4 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix.
American Meyers Taylor expecting baby, targets Olympic return
Three-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor announced on Wednesday that she is pregnant and will miss the 2019-2020 season but plans to compete at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Pirates’ Vazquez faces additional sex-related charges
Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez told police he made sexual contact with a 13-year-old girl and now faces additional charges in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Britain’s Thomas to race TT and road race at worlds
Geraint Thomas will ride in both the individual time trial and road race at next week’s UCI Road World Championships in Yorkshire, British Cycling said on Wednesday.
UCI keen on mixed team time trial for Paris Olympics
A mixed-team time-trial relay could be part of the Paris 2024 Olympic road cycling programme if the event proves popular at this year’s world championships, the UCI said on Wednesday.
Browns’ Beckham, Swedish watchmaker enter partnership
Time apparently is on Odell Beckham Jr.’s side in the watch-what-happens-next saga.
Wainwright out-pitches Scherzer, Cardinals handle Nationals
Adam Wainwright allowed one unearned run over seven innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 win against the visiting Washington Nationals in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.
Yankees OF Stanton set to return to starting lineup
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday and is in the starting lineup for their home game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Allegheny DA won’t prosecute Brown because of statute
New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown won’t be prosecuted on sexual assault accusations because of the statute of limitations, according to Pittsburgh-area law enforcement.
