Olympics: Tokyo governor demands IOC explain switch in marathon venue
In the latest round of an unusually public spat between host city Tokyo and the International Olympic Committee over the 2020 Games marathon, Tokyo governor...
Celtics giant Fall concussed after banging head washing hands
The tallest players in the National Basketball Association may be able to reach for the sky, but Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall found out the...
NBA roundup: Antetokounmpo posts triple-double as Bucks trip Rockets
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple-double before fouling out, and the Milwaukee Bucks erased a 16-point deficit to rally past the host Houston Rockets 117-111 on...
NHL roundup: Oilers rally, top Caps in OT
Leon Draisaitl scored twice, including the winner at 1:18 of overtime, as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to defeat the visiting Washington Capitals 4-3 Thursday night...
Italian Gaudenzi to take over as ATP chairman in January
Former player Andrea Gaudenzi has been appointed as the new ATP chairman on a four-year term that will begin in January, the governing body of...
Suns’ C Ayton suspended 25 games
The NBA on Thursday suspended second-year Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug policy....
MLB notebook: Astros fire assistant GM over clubhouse incident
The Houston Astros fired assistant general manager Brandon Taubman on Thursday and apologized to reporters for his behavior in the clubhouse Saturday night....
NFL notebook: Pats reportedly dealing Bennett to Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys will acquire defensive end Michael Bennett from the New England Patriots for a conditional 2021 seventh-round draft pick, multiple media outlets reported...
NBA notebook: VP Pence rips league over China issue
Vice President Mike Pence ripped the NBA’s handling of the China situation on Thursday, saying the league is “acting like a wholly owned subsidiary” of...
Sanchez tries to keep stellar postseason alive in World Series
Anibal Sanchez contemplated retiring from Major League Baseball in the past but rejuvenated his career and now has a chance to put the Washington Nationals...