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.
Women’s World Cup fans party in New York’s Times Square as U.S. tops France
A throng of soccer fans, office workers and curious tourists crowded into New York’s Times Square on Friday afternoon to watch a giant screen show the United States defeat France in one of the hottest matches in the history of the women’s World Cup.
Argentina see off Venezuela to set up titanic Copa clash with Brazil
Argentina can look forward to a mouthwatering Copa America semi-final clash with Brazil after delivering a much-improved display to beat Venezuela 2-0 in the quarter-finals in their first game at the Maracana since losing the 2014 World Cup final.
Twins place OF Rosario on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed star outfielder Eddie Rosario on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to a sprained left ankle.
Rapinoe double takes U.S. past France into semi-finals
Megan Rapinoe struck twice as the United States beat hosts France 2-1 in the women’s World Cup quarter-finals at the Parc des Princes on Friday to set up a last-four clash with England.
Wie to take rest of year off from competitive golf
Michelle Wie, who has battled a number of injuries during her career, said on Friday she will not play competitively for the rest of the year in a bid finally to get back to full health.
Report: Warriors to offer Thompson five-year, $190 million max deal
The Golden State Warriors are expected to offer All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson a five-year, $190 million max contract this Sunday when free agency opens at 6 p.m. ET, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
‘Mastermind’ in Ortiz shooting arrested
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they have arrested the mastermind behind the shooting in which former baseball star David Ortiz was shot on June 9.
Maple Leafs sign Kapanen, Johnsson to extensions
The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided letting forwards Kasperi Kapanen and Andreas Johnsson become restricted free agents, signing both to contract extensions on Friday.
ATP roundup: Querrey, Fritz set for all-American final
American Sam Querrey rallied to beat Italian Thomas Fabbiano 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3 to reach the final of the Nature Valley International in Eastbourne, England, on Friday.
