Swimming: Podium protests a thing of the past – FINA executive Marculescu
The executive director of swimming’ s governing body FINA Cornel Marculescu said on Sunday he hoped there would be no repeat of the podium protests that marred the world championships this week and that athletes would lose their medals if there was.
MLB roundup: Hiura blasts walk-off HR in 10th for Brewers
Keston Hiura hit a two-run walkoff homer to cap a three-run 10th inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 on Saturday night.
Games: Black puts team goal above Pan Am gold
Gymnast Ellie Black, who was the most decorated Canadian athlete at the 2015 Pan Am Games with five medals including the coveted all-around title, said on Saturday she would be just as happy this year to return home empty handed.
Games: No Biles, no problem as U.S. steamrolls to Pan Am gold
Simone Biles did not make the trip to Lima but the U.S. women’s gymnastics juggernaut didn’t need the services of the world and Olympic champion as they steamrolled to the Pan Games team gold medal on Saturday.
Swimming: Hosszu, Seto on course for medley double
Hungary’s Katinka Hosszu moved a step closer to becoming the first woman to win five world titles in a single event after qualifying fastest for the 400 meters individual medley in Sunday’s heats.
Athletics: The big goal for Felix remains next year and the Olympics
The fire is still there for Allyson Felix and so is the dream.
Golf: Merritt’s eagle on 18 gives him lead at Barracuda Championship
Troy Merritt sank a 53-foot eagle putt on the par-five 18th to move into the lead with 37 points after three rounds of play at the Barracuda Championship in Reno on Saturday.
MLB notebook: Twins add bullpen help with Romo
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Sergio Romo in a trade with the Miami Marlins on Saturday.
Rugby: U.S. Eagles crush Canada at Pacific Nations Cup
The United States crushed Canada 47-19 in a Pacific Nations Cup clash in Colorado on Saturday, the Eagles’ final home game before the Rugby World Cup in September.
NFL notebook: Bengals WR Green leaves practice with injury
Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver A.J. Green was carted off the practice field Saturday after suffering an injury to his lower left leg.
