Oracle announces new lower-tier professional circuit in U.S.
Oracle has launched a new lower-tier tennis circuit of men’s and women’s tournaments in the United States aimed at helping professionals find more playing opportunities on the ATP and WTA Tours, the computer technology company said on Wednesday.
WR Brown takes umbrage with fines from Raiders
Wide receiver Antonio Brown voiced his displeasure over social media after being fined $53,950 by the Oakland Raiders for skipping a mandatory walkthrough on Aug. 22 as well as a training camp session four days earlier.
Soccer: Twitter vows to tackle online racist abuse of players in Britain
Twitter said it has taken action on more than 700 cases of “abuse and hateful conduct” related to football in Britain in the last two weeks and promised on Wednesday to continue its efforts to curb the menace.
Report: Titans to place K Succop on IR, sign Santos
The Tennessee Titans placed Ryan Succop on injured reserve and signed kicker Cairo Santos, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Wednesday.
Tatum to miss Team USA’s next two games
Jayson Tatum could be sidelined two games with a sprained left ankle sustained Tuesday in Team USA’s overtime victory against Turkey.
Report: Cowboys, Elliott agree to $90 million deal
Running back Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a six-year, $90 million contract that ends his five-week holdout and makes possible his presence in the starting lineup Sunday against the New York Giants.
AIU will not appeal USADA decision to withdraw charge against Coleman
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Wednesday it would not appeal the decision by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) to withdraw a whereabouts charge against American sprinter Christian Coleman.
Alpine skiing: Former Spanish skier Fernandez Ochoa found dead – prime minister
Olympic medalist Blanca Fernandez Ochoa has been found dead, Spain’s acting prime minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday, following a long search after the former alpine skier was reported missing on Aug.23.
Athletics: World champion Gatlin OK after hamstring scare
Reigning world 100 meters champion Justin Gatlin should be back training within the week after tests were negative for a possible hamstring injury, his manager told Reuters on Wednesday.
MLB roundup: Nats shock Mets with 7-run 9th
Kurt Suzuki’s three-run, walk-off home run capped a seven-run ninth inning and lifted the host Washington Nationals to a stunning 11-10 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday.
