Lyles completes sprint double before world championships
American Noah Lyles completed a sprint double with victory in the 200 meters at the Diamond League finals on Friday to add to last week’s 100 title before he seeks to be crowned world champion for the first time later this month.
More doubles history for Cabal and Farah with U.S. Open win
Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah became the first Colombians to win the U.S. Open men’s doubles title on Friday, easing past Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 6-4 7-5 to underscore their status as tennis’s dominant partnership.
Report: Raiders WR Brown issues ’emotional apology,’ might play Monday
Wide receiver Antonio Brown approached Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock while he was watching practice to initiate the exchange that led to the men being physically separated on Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported Friday.
Chiefs sign WR Hill to three-year, $54 million extension
The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver Tyreek Hill to a contract extension on Friday, two days before the regular season begins.
Sharks re-sign veteran C Thornton to one-year deal
Joe Thornton signed a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks, returning for a 22nd NHL season.
Reports: GM Mayock, WR Brown physically separated after spat
Wide receiver Antonio Brown approached Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock while he was watching practice to initiate the exchange that led to the men being physically separated on Wednesday, ESPN and NFL Network reported Friday.
NYCFC shooting for the top spot against Revolution
New York City FC has played the fewest matches among Eastern Conference competitors but could find itself atop the heap after Saturday afternoon’s contest against the visiting New England Revolution.
Serbia, Spain reach World Cup knockout rounds
Heavyweights Serbia and Spain advanced to the basketball World Cup quarter-finals with a match to spare and were joined by Poland and Argentina after all four sides won their opening second group stage matches on Friday.
Wizards rookie Hachimura to miss rest of World Cup
Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura will sit out the final two World Cup games for Japan because of fatigue and knee discomfort.
Bears, Nagy search for remedy after ‘ridiculous’ opener
On the optimistic side, Matt Nagy has 10 days to evaluate and implement a fix for an ailing offense after the Chicago Bears put up three points in what the second-year head coach termed a “ridiculous” showing Thursday against the Green Bay Packers.
