Lawyers for the National Football League and its players union returned to federal court on Thursday to discuss a potential settlement of litigation over New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady’s “Deflategate” suspension, a court official confirmed to Reuters. The two sides were meeting privately in New York with U.S. District Judge Richard Berman, who has pressed both parties to seek a resolution before the Patriots’ season begins on Sept.
Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama seized the initiative at the PGA Championship on Thursday, moving atop the leaderboard at four-under par as the earliest starters made the turn in the first round. Matsuyama, playing in the second group off the 10th tee at Whistling Straits, birdied the par-five 11th, the par-four 14th, the par-five 16th and the par-four 18th to make the turn four-under, with Denmark’s Thomas Bjorn, England’s Tyrrell Hatton and
Aug 13 (Infostrada Sports) – Latest leaderboard in the first round from the PGA Championship at the par-72 course on Thursday in Kohler, Wisconsin holesplayed rounds -4 Hideki Matsuyama (Japan) 10 -3 Thomas Bjorn (Denmark) 9 Harris English (U.S.) 5 -2 Paul Casey (Britain) 6 Dustin Johnson (U.S.) 5 Rickie Fowler (U.S.) 5 Danny Lee (New Zealand) 4 Matt Jones (Australia) 3 Tyrrell Hatton (Britain) 3 Rory Sabbatini (South Africa)
By Mark Lamport-Stokes KOHLER, Wisconsin (Reuters) – Clear skies and barely a breath of wind greeted the early starters at the PGA Championship on Thursday as golf fans prepared for the ‘Rory and Jordan’ show later in the day at Whistling Straits. The return from injury by world number one McIlroy to defend his PGA Championship crown this week and Spieth’s bid to win a third grand slam title this
Rory McIlroy’s return was the last thing on Jordan Spieth’s mind as the PGA Championship teed off on Thursday with the young US star set to go head to head with the world number one. It’s a date that has been delayed by the left ankle injury that kept Northern Ireland’s McIlroy from defending his British Open title at St. Andrews — where Masters and US Open champion Spieth narrowly
TORONTO (AP) — Jose Bautista hit a solo home run, Drew Hutchison pitched seven strong innings and the Toronto Blue Jays won their ninth straight game, beating the Oakland Athletics 4-2 on Tuesday night.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Flip Saunders had quite a challenge on his hands when he returned to Minnesota two years ago to take over the moribund Timberwolves.
Geno Smith’s hopes for a breakout season with the New York Jets took a major blow – to the jaw. The quarterback will be sidelined at least 6-10 weeks with a broken jaw after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room Tuesday morning. Smith, entering his third season, will require surgery to repair the injuries.
The rebuilding of the last-place Milwaukee Brewers will be overseen by a new general manager. Doug Melvin will be leaving his job after 13 years in Milwaukee. Owner Mark Attanasio has hired an executive search firm to help find a new general manager.
Chesterfield have turned down bids from two different clubs for Sam Clucas during the past week.
Lee Croft is returning to Oldham after agreeing to become new manager Darren Kelly’s first signing.
Leicester Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill says the club will continue to support Manu Tuilagi, despite the centre being left out of England’s World Cup squad.
Two-time major winner Martin Kaymer is hoping patience will be a virtue, as he attempts to turn around three months of poor and mediocre performances into a spell of good form.
The Scottish Football Association have passed Dave King as fit and proper to hold directorship at Rangers.
League Two champions Burton have added a prestigious pre-season friendly with Benfica to their preparations for the 2015-16 season.
David de Gea has been urged to stay at Manchester United by the man who helped him settle in England.
Wentworth is much more than just a Championship golf course, says Sky Sports’ Bruce Critchley.
Team Sky’s Richie Porte lost 47 seconds to his Giro d’Italia rivals and dropped to fourth overall after suffering a late puncture on stage 10 on Tuesday.
Dagenham forward Ade Yusuff has signed a new one-year contract with the League Two club.
