After a disappointing start to the world swimming championships, Ryan Lochte reminded everyone that at 31 he’s still got gold in him. Thiago Pereira of Brazil finished second in 1:56.65, and Wang Shun of China was third in 1:56.81. It was Lochte’s 24th world championships medal – second only to Michael Phelps’ career total of 33 – and his 16th gold.
Under the NFL’s new medical timeout rule, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman might not have been on the field with New England trying to score the go-ahead touchdown in the Super Bowl. Edelman appeared dazed after a fourth-quarter hit by Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor. The trainer stationed in the press box to watch for potential head injuries noticed and let the staff on the sideline know.
The New York Mets made their latest win look easy. Closer Jeurys Familia finally got the last out and the NL East leaders halted Miami’s furious six-run rally in the ninth, holding off the Marlins 8-6 Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Ahead 8-0 going into the last inning, the Mets watched the Marlins actually bring the potential winning run to the plate.
Under the NFL’s new medical timeout rule, Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman might not have been on the field with New England trying to score the go-ahead touchdown in the Super Bowl. Edelman appeared dazed after a fourth-quarter hit by Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor. The trainer stationed in the press box to watch for potential head injuries noticed and let the staff on the sideline know.
The New York Mets made their latest win look easy. Closer Jeurys Familia finally got the last out and the NL East leaders halted Miami’s furious six-run rally in the ninth, holding off the Marlins 8-6 Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Ahead 8-0 going into the last inning, the Mets watched the Marlins actually bring the potential winning run to the plate.
Madison Bumgarner loves how the San Francisco Giants have returned to their winning ways with a tough part of the schedule coming up. San Francisco is about to begin a month-long stretch that includes eight series against contending teams. Bumgarner likes his team’s chances.
Gary Bowyer has dubbed outgoing Blackburn midfielder David Dunn a “legend” and tipped the 35-year-old to return to Ewood Park to manage one day.
Northamptonshire ended a run of 20 winless LV= County Championship matches by beating Leicestershire by 92 runs at Grace Road.
Football’s lawmakers will continue to discuss potential trials involving video technology for match officials, writes Sky Sports’ chief news reporter Bryan Swanson.
Bolton’s players need to be faster and fitter when they return for a tilt at Sky Bet Championship promotion next season, according to boss Neil Lennon.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet tonight at a news conference in Las Vegas ahead of this Saturday’s eagerly-awaited fight at the MGM Grand … and you can watch it live with Sky Sports.
Chris Froome gained an early march on his rivals for overall victory at the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland after Team Sky won the opening-stage team time trial by less than one second.
Middlesbrough midfielder Mustapha Carayol could have a role in the club’s play-off campaign after signing a new contract.
Grant Leadbitter is targeting victory over Brighton on Saturday to provide a springboard for Middlesbrough’s play-off campaign.
Top-class sprinting prospect Lightning Moon has been purchased by Godolphin to stay in training with Ed Walker.
Norwich boss Alex Neil is set to do former club Hamilton a favour this summer by sending a batch of his best youngsters north on loan.
