Rory McIlroy emoticonfident he'll play in PGA Championship
Brandon Marshall only Bears' player to hold Jay Cutler accountable, he says
Jordy Nelson talks favorite jerseys, embarrassing high school photos
Police confirm they've launched investigation against Kane (Yahoo Sports)
HAMBURG, N.Y. (AP) — Hamburg Police Chief Gregory Wickett confirms his department has launched an investigation into Chicago Blackhawks star forward Patrick Kane over an alleged incident at the player’s home last weekend.
Schwarber homers in 2nd straight game, Cubs beat Giants 5-4 (Yahoo Sports)
The Chicago Cubs wasted no time building a five-run lead, and once he sensed it slipping away, manager Joe Maddon went out to the mound with a quick hook. Rookie slugger Kyle Schwarber homered in his second consecutive game, and Chicago beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 Thursday night. The Cubs, playing meaningful baseball in August for the first time in years, won for the seventh time in eight games.
Encarnacion homers, Blue Jays top Twins 9-3 for 4-game sweep (Yahoo Sports)
TORONTO (AP) — Mark Buehrle has a ”special feeling” about the Toronto Blue Jays these days.
Jets' Cromartie: Patriots' Brady shouldn't be suspended (Yahoo Sports)
Tom Brady has an unlikely ally in Antonio Cromartie. Cromartie, speaking on ESPN’s ”First Take” at Jets training camp Thursday, said fining Brady $25,000 should suffice for punishment because the team also was fined and docked draft picks. Brady has filed a lawsuit against the league after it suspended him and Commissioner Roger Goodell upheld the decision on appeal.
McIlroy, recovering from ankle injury, listed in PGA field (Yahoo Sports)
Rory McIlroy posted two videos on Instagram that suggest he might be able to return for the PGA Championship. Masters and U.S. Open champion Jordan Spieth can replace him with a victory this week in the World Golf Championship.
Memorial win elevates Lingmerth's Ryder Cup hopes
By Mark Lamport-Stokes AKRON, Ohio (Reuters) – A breakthrough victory at this year’s Memorial Tournament cemented David Lingmerth’s belief that he was “good enough” to compete at an elite level and the Swede now has his sights set on next year’s Ryder Cup. Lingmerth has climbed to a career-high 59 in the world rankings after a successful PGA Tour season highlighted by three top-10s in 23 starts and he would
Jezki on top of the World
Jezki got the better of Hurricane Fly to run out a ready winner of the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle at Punchestown.
Raya pens Blackburn contract
Young goalkeeper David Raya has penned a new three-year deal at Blackburn.
Chambers dreaming of promotion
Ipswich Town captain Luke Chambers says he is determined to banish memories of play-off heartbreak by leading his side back to the Premier League after a 13-year absence.
Dyche wants support for Ings
Burnley manager Sean Dyche has given his backing to striker Danny Ings ahead of Saturday’s crucial Premier League game at West Ham.
Warburton retains play-off hope
Mark Warburton is hoping another dramatic final day of the season at Brentford will prolong his career at the club for three more matches.
Selection dilemma for Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he faces a “very interesting” selection dilemma over the closing weeks of the season, with nearly all of his first-team squad fit.
Froome stays third in Romandie
British duo Chris Froome and Simon Yates retained third and fourth place overall at the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland on Thursday as Michael Albasini extended his race lead by sprinting to a second successive win on stage three.
Mjallby looking to next season
Bolton assistant Johan Mjallby has termed their Sky Bet Championship campaign “disappointing” but wants the Wanderers’ management team to be judged after a full pre-season.
Hughes sets his sights high
Stoke manager Mark Hughes believes the club’s improved Premier League form has helped them move into a different bracket in the transfer market.
Merson's predictions
Sky Sports’ Paul Merson gives his predictions ahead of an important weekend in the Premier League.
