College football notebook: Hokies DC to retire after season
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster will retire at the conclusion of the 2019 college football season.
NFL notebook: Chargers reportedly ignore RB’s trade demand
Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon formally requested a trade through his agents, ESPN reported Thursday, but was informed the demand will be ignored.
NBA notebook: Pelicans’ Griffin was ‘miserable’ with LeBron
David Griffin was not fond of his time with LeBron James, when Griffin was the general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers and James was in the background calling the shots.
An and Im lead as Spieth entertains in Greensboro
South Koreans An Byeong-hun and Im Sung-jae posted their best scores on the PGA Tour to share the first-round lead at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday as Jordan Spieth displayed a wondrous putting touch to match his lowest score of the season.
International captain Els fails to get a say in Royal Melbourne set-up
International captain Ernie Els says he will have no say in the set-up of Royal Melbourne for the Presidents Cup but still thinks his knowledge of a venue where he holds the course record could help his players in their quest for victory.
Clemson ranked No. 1 in preseason coaches poll
For the first time ever, Clemson is ranked No. 1 in the preseason coaches poll.
Buhai leads Women’s British Open as Ko starts strongly
Ashleigh Buhai took the first-round lead at the Women’s British Open on Thursday seeking to become the second South African female major winner, while South Korea’s Ko Jin-young started well in a quest to win back-to-back majors.
Longtime NFL kicker Dawson retires
Phil Dawson retired from the NFL after 21 seasons and will sign a ceremonial contract to hang up his cleats as a member of the Cleveland Browns.
MLB suspends eight individuals for Pirates-Reds brawl
Eight individuals from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds, including the managers of both clubs, have been suspended for their roles in a bench-clearing brawl this week, Major League Baseball said on Thursday.
Ashley Wagner says Coughlin sexually assaulted her in 2008
Olympic bronze medalist and three-time U.S. figure skating champion Ashley Wagner said she was sexually assaulted by former figure skater John Coughlin in June 2008.