Kyrgios melts down again during Cincinnati loss
Nick Kyrgios continued his feud with umpire Fergus Murphy during his second round loss to Karen Khachanov at the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday, loudly abusing the official before leaving the court to smash some rackets.
Triathlon changes add to Tokyo 2020’s heat headache
The International Triathlon Union’s decision to reduce the distance of the run segment in Thursday’s women’s Olympics qualifying event because of heat concerns is the latest setback for Tokyo 2020 organisers battling extreme temperatures.
MLB roundup: Pujols passes Beltre in Angels’ win
Albert Pujols drove in three runs, and Dillon Peters pitched six solid innings to help the Los Angeles Angels post a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday in the finale of a three-game series in Anaheim, Calif.
Soccer: Talks break down, U.S. women’s team turn to court
The female players who sued the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for equal pay reported that talks broke down on Wednesday and said they were now turning their attention to the courts where they are “eagerly look forward to a jury trial”.
Double disqualification after heat shortens Olympic test event
British triathletes Jessica Learmonth and Georgia Taylor Brown were both disqualified after they crossed the line together following the heat-affected test event for next year’s Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.
Kanaya beats Schmid in heavyweight battle at U.S. Amateur
Japan’s Takumi Kanaya beat German Matthias Schmid at the U.S. Amateur championship on Wednesday in a heavyweight battle between two giants of their respective continents.
As talks break down, U.S. women’s team turn to court
The female players who sued the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) for equal pay reported that talks broke down on Wednesday and said they were now turning their attention to the courts where they are “eagerly look forward to a jury trial”.
USWNT’s mediation with USSF breaks down
The players of the world champion U.S. women’s national soccer team are ready to take their pay dispute to court after mediation with the U.S. Soccer Federation broke down Wednesday.
NFL notebook: Jay-Z defends NFL deal, talks Kaepernick
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter defended the entertainment deal his company, Roc Nation, made with the NFL this week during a press conference with commissioner Roger Goodell on Wednesday in New York amid criticism that the deal contradicts Carter’s support of Co…
College football notebook: Ohio State trademarking ‘The’ one and only
The Ohio State University is trying to trademark the word “The” for use on merchandise including hats and T-shirts.
