Soccer: Markgraf named general manager of U.S. women’s team
U.S. Soccer on Monday appointed former player Kate Markgraf as general manager of the World Cup-winning women’s team where she will lead the search for a new head coach following Jill Ellis’ announcement last month that she would step down.
Enticing matchups highlight 2019-20 NBA schedule
When the NBA released its regular season and TV schedules for the 2019-20 season on Monday, there were some immediate matchups worth noting that involve moving-on All-Stars like Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis.
NCAA amends controversial ‘Rich Paul Rule’
The NCAA amended its certification process for agents on Monday after drawing criticism for what was dubbed as the “Rich Paul Rule.”
Yankees hit four homers to beat Orioles in Game 1
Didi Gregorius and Gleyber Torres hit early homers as the New York Yankees went deep two more times against the Baltimore Orioles in an 8-5 victory Monday afternoon in the opener of a day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.
Tennis: Venus prevails in opening Cincinnati match
Former world number one Venus Williams moved through the first round of the Cincinnati Masters when she defeated compatriot Lauren Davis in straight sets on Monday.
Osaka regains No. 1 spot in world rankings
Japan’s Naomi Osaka regained the WTA world No. 1 ranking Monday following her quarterfinal run at last week’s Rogers Cup in Toronto.
WR Matthews retires after seven seasons
Two days after being released by the New Orleans Saints, wide receiver Rishard Matthews announced his retirement from the NFL on Instagram on Monday.
Former champion Kuznetsova added to U.S. Open field
Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova, the 2004 U.S. Open champion, has been added to the main draw of this year’s tournament after the withdrawal of Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova.
Marlins-Mets to play 2020 series in Puerto Rico
The New York Mets and Miami Marlins will play a three-game series in Puerto Rico next season.
Joshua promoter defends Saudi fight as game changer for boxing
Anthony Joshua’s promoter has defended a decision to stage the Briton’s heavyweight title rematch with Mexican-American world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia and said it could change boxing forever.
