By Ece Toksabay TOKYO (Reuters) - An Algerian judoka has withdrawn from the Tokyo Olympics before his event starts, after the draw set him on course for a possible match-up against an Israeli. Fethi Nourine told Algerian TV that his political support…
South Korea’s Jeongeun Lee6 equalled the lowest score ever in a major golf championship to take the halfway lead in the Evian Championship on Friday. The 2019 US Women’s Open Champion had a 10 under par 61 to match the record set…
Thursday’s memo from the league to all teams regarding 2021 COVID procedures explains at one point that games won’t be posted or rescheduled to avoid roster issues caused by injury or illness of players “in light of the substantial roster flexibility in…
Team Great Britain pole vaulter Harry Coppell got into an unexpected "bar fight" before the Olympics, smashing his front teeth. And by bar, we mean a bar fell on his face. Coppel lost one tooth and cracked another during practice at the…
Simone Manuel Aims for Third Gold Medal at Tokyo Olympics originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Simone Manuel is back in the pool for her second Olympics, a remarkable achievement after she was diagnosed with overtraining syndrome earlier this year. At the…
DeMar DeRozan directs the Spurs' offense during a game last season. Could the free-agent guard return to his hometown next season? (Frank Franklin II / Associated Press) Now that the 2020-21 NBA championship trophy resides in Milwaukee behind the standout performances by…
Australia wing Marika Koroibete has signed with the Panasonic Wild Knights, the Japanese club announced on Friday, raising doubts about his future availablity for the Wallabies. The 28-year-old, who plays for Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby, has won 37 international caps but,…
Dennis Schroder pushes the ball up court against the Warriors during a Lakers game last season. Schroder is a free agent and might not be back with the team. (Luis Sinco) Will NBA superstars Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul join veteran…
Jul. 23—MANKATO — Alex Baeza's two-run homer in the second inning propelled the Mankato MoonDogs to a 4-1 win over Eau Claire in a Northwoods League baseball game Thursday at ISG Field. Luke Beckstein added a two-run triple in the seventh inning…
Jul. 23—Last week's discussion about the "Mount Rushmore" of Minnesota high-school athletes was interesting and engaging. Most agreed with the credentials of the four that were selected, and others made great cases for their favorite athletes. This week, the debate changes: who…