For the first time since 2019, MLB will dedicate three days in August to players, focusing on showcasing them beyond their stats and on-field performances, according to a release distributed Thursday.
Reports: Key designer Newey wants Red Bull exit
Adrian Newey, Formula One’s most sought-after designer, wants to leave champions Red Bull, according to media reports on Thursday.
Bucks’ Middleton (ankle) uncertain for Game 3
Bucks forward Khris Middleton’s status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn’t practice Thursday.
Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs’ heads
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery thinks goaltender Jeremy Swayman’s dominance against the Maple Leafs — before and during their current first-round Stanley Cup playoff series — has started to rattle some players.
Slot: I want to coach Liverpool; clubs negotiating
Feyenoord manager Arne Slot said he wanted to become the next coach at Liverpool and that the two clubs “are in negotiations” ahead of his team’s Eredivisie match against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday.
Woods’ son takes shot at Open qualifier, cards 81
Charlie Woods wasn’t successful in his first attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open, shooting a 9-over 81 in a local qualifier in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Man who killed Will Smith gets 25-year sentence
The man who fatally shot retired Saints star Will Smith after a 2016 car crash has received a 25-year prison sentence following his conviction on a manslaughter charge.
Baffert’s Muth out of Kentucky Derby after ruling
A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables’ requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Will Power denies having role in Penske scandal
Will Power said he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske’s push-to-power system until after last weekend’s IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism. Josef Newgarden has not addressed the issue yet.
Roma to play out 18-minute game with Udinese
AS Roma and Udinese are to play out the final 18 minutes of their Serie A clash on Thursday, nearly two weeks after Evan Ndicka’s on-pitch collapse caused the game to be suspended.