NFL notebook: Manning not concerned over competition from Jones
New York Giants starting quarterback Eli Manning doesn’t sound like he’s too concerned with the buzz over rookie Daniel Jones, the sixth pick in the NFL Draft who earned positive reviews in offseason workouts.
Cubs’ Hamels leaves after first inning with injury
Cubs left-hander Cole Hamels left before the second inning of Chicago’s Friday night game at Cincinnati due to an undisclosed injury.
White Sox put SS Anderson on IL
The Chicago White Sox placed shortstop Tim Anderson on the 10-day injured Friday because of a high right ankle sprain he sustained Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox.
Stricker sets scoring record to lead Senior Open
Steve Stricker shot a 6-under-par 64 Friday to set the 36-hole tournament scoring record while taking a two-stroke lead at the U.S. Senior Open Championship in Notre Dame, Ind.
Lashley stays hot to maintain lead in Detroit
Nate Lashley proved his opening round 63 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic was no fluke by firing a five-under-par 67 on Friday to maintain his one-stroke lead in Detroit.
While Argentina make progress, Messi toils at Copa
After carrying Argentina on his back so many times Lionel Messi could be forgiven for having an off day but while his team mates earned high praise for Friday’s Copa America quarter-final win over Venezuela the captain did not look like his old self.
Americans in Paris give World Cup red, white and blue passion
They came in their numbers and America’s ‘soccer moms’ – and dads and sons and daughters – played their part on a night when the highest profile game of the women’s World Cup delivered a big-time atmosphere.
Rangers 3B Cabrera returns from suspension
Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera is back from a three-game suspension and is in the starting lineup for Friday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Astros P Peacock heads to IL with shoulder discomfort
The Houston Astros placed starting right-hander Brad Peacock on the 10-day injured list Friday because of discomfort in his pitching shoulder.
Target of Trump’s tweets, Rapinoe responds with goals
If you are going to make yourself the center of attention, particularly in the often bitterly hostile world of modern American politics, you better be on your game.
