Jamaica name Williams in Doha team despite positive dope test
Briana Williams was named in Jamaica’s team for the world athletics championships in Doha on Wednesday despite facing a hearing into a positive doping test.
McIlroy tops Koepka for PGA Tour Player of the Year honors
Rory McIlroy may not have added to his collection of major titles during the 2018-19 campaign, but the Northern Irishman did enough to be named the PGA Tour Player of the Year on Wednesday for a third time.
A bit more celebrating then back to work, says Andreescu
U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu returned to her hometown a conquering hero on Wednesday with a little more celebrating to do before getting back to work and setting new goals, such as staying injury-free.
Exclusive: FIFA officials to visit Iran after death of ‘Blue Girl’
FIFA officials will visit Iran, following the death of a female fan who set herself on fire in protest at her arrest for attending a match, world soccer’s governing body told Reuters on Wednesday.
Golf- McIlroy tops Koepka for PGA Tour Player of the Year honors
Rory McIlroy added another award to his trophy cabinet as he was named the PGA Tour Player of the Year on Wednesday for a third time following a 2018-19 campaign capped by his FedExCup championship triumph.
Belichick: Brown to practice with Patriots on Wednesday
Antonio Brown will practice with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, but his future remains murky as the NFL meets on the same day to discuss how to handle his off-field conduct, according to USA Today.
Bruins hand Cassidy multi-year extension
Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy signed a multi-year contract extension on Wednesday.
Cycling- Groenewegen wins again on Tour of Britain
Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen claimed his third win of this year’s Tour of Britain, dominating a sprint finish at the end of the fifth stage in Birkenhead on Wednesday.
Cycling- Gilbert wins rapid stage as Quintana rides into overall picture
Philippe Gilbert claimed a second stage victory at this year’s Vuelta a Espana as Nairo Quintana rode himself back into overall contention with a fine performance in the breakaway on stage 17.
France knock holders U.S. out of World Cup medal rounds
France caused the biggest shock of the basketball World Cup in China after beating holders the United States 89-79 to reach the semi-finals of the 32-nation tournament on Wednesday.
