MLB will not allow players to participate in Venezuelan baseball season: sources
Major League Baseball will not give permission for players to participate in the upcoming Venezuelan Professional Baseball League (LVBP) season, three sources close to the Venezuelan league said on Thursday, attributing the move to U.S. sanctions.
USTA under-reported millions, owes back rent: NYC comptroller
The New York City Comptroller said on Thursday that the United States Tennis Association (USTA) had under-reported millions in gross revenue, days before the start of the U.S. Open, the organization’s marquee event and final Grand Slam of the year.
Serena and Sharapova in first-round match at U.S. Open
Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova will have their first ever clash at Flushing Meadows at the U.S. Open next week after being drawn against each other in the first round.
Djokovic, Federer in same half of U.S. Open draw
Wimbledon finalists Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are on a semi-final collision course at the U.S. Open after they were placed in the same half of the draw on Thursday.
Back from ‘hell’, Fury helping others fight their demons
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said he “tasted death” during the mental health crisis that brought him to the brink of suicide but is back and on a mission to help others.
Report: Patriots S Chung indicted on coke possession charge
New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung reportedly was indicted on a charge of cocaine possession in New Hampshire.
Astros deny Detroit writer access to Verlander
The Houston Astros denied a Detroit Free Press reporter access to Justin Verlander after Wednesday night’s 2-1 loss to the Tigers.
Federer looks to cure Wimbledon hangover at U.S. Open
Roger Federer has incredible mental toughness and the Swiss great may have to lean on that attribute more than ever at the U.S. Open if he plans to show the tennis world he has moved on from last month’s Wimbledon heartbreak.
Athletics-India’s Chand confident of making Olympic cut
Dutee Chand, India’s first openly gay sports star, has fought many battles off the track in recent years but for the next 12 months the sprinter is hoping to focus entirely on her running as she builds towards the Tokyo Olympics.
Dale Jr. ready to race next weekend
Dale Earnhardt Jr. plans to be back on the track on Aug. 31 in the Darlington XFinity race as planned, despite being involved in a plane crash last week.
