MRI shows no new injury for Yankees’ Stanton
An MRI exam on the right knee of New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton came back clean, though manager Aaron Boone said the team will take a cautious approach with the slugger.
Diamondbacks reinstate 3B Lamb from IL
The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated third baseman Jake Lamb from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Hawks G Crabbe arrested on DUI charge
Atlanta Hawks guard Allen Crabbe was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence Tuesday on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, according to police records.
Kerber leads high-powered trio through in Eastbourne
A trio of former world number ones stormed into the quarter-finals at Eastbourne on Wednesday with Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova all sharpening their grasscourt games ahead of Wimbledon.
FIFA defends VAR ahead of women’s World Cup quarter-finals
FIFA on Wednesday defended its VAR review system, saying referees had reached a 98% accuracy rate in decision-making during the group stage of the women’s World Cup in France.
Son of Borg makes quiet debut on London grasscourt
A blonde-haired, blue-eyed Swede named Borg was in action on a London grasscourt on Wednesday although it went almost unnoticed at the Hurlingham Club where all eyes were on Rafael Nadal.
Durant declines $31.5 million option with Warriors
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has declined his $31.5 million player option with the Golden State Warriors and will become an unrestricted free agent, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Wednesday.
Trump slams Rapinoe for spurning potential White House invite
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Cilic offers Nadal a Wimbledon reality check
Spaniard Rafael Nadal got a quickfire reminder of the challenge he faces to win a third Wimbledon title as he was blown away by big-serving Marin Cilic in an exhibition match on Wednesday.
IOC appoints 10 new members, Greece back in the fold
Greece, host of the first modern games in 1896, regained International Olympic Committee representation after four years on Wednesday when the head of its Olympic body Spyros Capralos was elected as one of 10 new members to the global organization.
