The Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn.—Kevin Harvick wasn’t worried about his poor qualifying at Bristol Motor Speedway. In fact, starting 24th gave him exactly what he wanted to win at Bristol Motor Speedway. “It kind of motivates me,” Harvick said yesterday. “I think it’s exciting. “I like to pass cars.” Harvick […]
National Sports
By Paul Newberry The Associated Press Ryan Lochte lost his first major sponsor when Speedo USA announced Monday it was dumping the swimmer over a drunken incident during the Rio Olympics that he initially described as an armed robbery. In a brief statement, Speedo USA said it would donate $50,000 […]
The Associated Press GREENSBORO, N.C.—Si Woo Kim had a productive week at the Wyndham Championship. He claimed one tournament record, a share of another, and, most importantly, his first PGA Tour trophy. The 21-year-old South Korean closed with a three-under 67 yesterday for a five-stroke victory. He had a 21-under […]
The Associated PressBrian Dulik CLEVELAND—Marcus Stroman wanted to stay in the game after throwing his 100th pitch. Blue Jays’ manager John Gibbons didn’t agree—and paid dearly for it. Brett Cecil gave up a two-run homer to Jose Ramirez with two out in the eighth inning, allowing the Cleveland Indians to […]
The Canadian Press RIO DE JANEIRO—Andre De Grasse kept adding to his and Canada’s medal totals on Day 13 of the Rio Olympics. The sprint star from Markham, Ont. won the silver medal in the men’s 200-metre final last night for the second medal of his Olympic debut. The 21-year-old […]
By Peter PrengamanMauricio Savarese And Luis Andres Henao The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Twenty-four hours after being pulled off a plane by law enforcement, two American Olympic swimmers were on their way home Friday after testifying about an alleged robbery that shocked and then deeply angered Brazilians when […]
By Mauricio Savarese And Beth Harris The Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO — Two Olympic swimmers were taken off their flight from Brazil to the U.S. on Wednesday by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery targeting Ryan Lochte and his teammates. U.S. Olympic Committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky […]
By Steven Wine The Associated Press MIAMI — Three Miami Dolphins and nearly two dozen other VIPs simultaneously smashed guitars in the end zone Wednesday to christen Hard Rock Stadium as the new name for the team’s home. “I’ve never broken a guitar before,” receiver Jarvis Landry said with a […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK—This youth movement has brought a new feeling to the N.Y. Yankees. It’s put them in a new position in the pennant race, too. Chad Green struck out 11 in six dominant innings, fellow rookie Aaron Judge delivered again with an RBI double, and Dellin Betances […]
The Canadian Press RIO DE JANEIRO—Andre De Grasse proved once again that he can run with the best sprinters in the world. The Canadian flew to a personal best time of 9.91 seconds to take the bronze medal in the men’s 100-metre sprint last night at the Rio Olympics. De […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO—Matt Nichols and a tenacious defence have the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on a nice roll. Nichols threw two touchdown strikes while the defence forced six turnovers as Winnipeg dumped the Toronto Argonauts 34-17 for its third-straight win on a muggy Friday night at BMO Field. “It’s […]
The Associated Press SILVIS, Ill.—For all the late pars and the closing run of 46 holes without a bogey, Ryan Moore thought the key to his victory yesterday in the John Deere Classic was a 24-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole. It moved him to 20-under and kept him […]
