Brewers sweep Marlins, win seventh straight
Ryan Braun, wearing injured teammate Christian Yelich’s jersey under his own as a tribute, slugged a go-ahead, two-run homer to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 3-2 win over the host Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon.
NFL to invest $3 million into building a better helmet
In a quest for a safer helmet, the NFL is starting a $3 million program aimed at the development of new headgear that outperforms anything currently available.
Jets down Darnold, draw testy Browns in primetime
The New York Jets will look to avoid an 0-2 start when they go to battle without Sam Darnold.
Eight first-timers highlight Hall of Fame nominees
Eight players in their first year of eligibility highlight the 122 nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020.
No surgery for Brewers’ OF Yelich
Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich does not need surgery on his fractured right kneecap, but he still won’t return this season no matter how far the team advances.
WTA roundup: Top seed retires at Jiangxi Open
Top-seeded Zhang Shuai of China retired due to illness while trailing compatriot Zhu Lin 6-0, 1-0 in the second round of the Jiangxi Open on Thursday in Nanchang, China.
Judo: Iran’s Mollaei eyes Tokyo Olympic glory, uncertain of Iran return
Iran judoka Saeid Mollaei is hopeful of securing a spot in next year’s Tokyo Olympics even though he has refused to return to his country after defying orders from Iranian authorities to pull out of last month’s world championships.
Briton Shinkwin takes one-shot lead in KLM Open first round
England’s Callum Shinkwin fired a six-under par 66 to carve out a one-stroke lead after the first round of the 100th edition of the KLM Open in Amsterdam on Thursday.
Report: Pistons to sign Johnson, waive Beasley
Veteran shooting guard Joe Johnson parlayed his time in the BIG3 league into a deal with the Detroit Pistons, Yahoo Sports reported Thursday.
Jets D Morrissey signs eight-year, $50 million extension
Defenseman Josh Morrissey signed an eight-year, $50 million contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.