Follow live: Packers, Raiders continue preseason slateFollow live: Packers, Raiders continue preseason slate
Derek Carr and former Packer Jordy Nelson lead the Raiders at home against Green Bay.
Day: August 24, 2018
Dettori leads Stradivarius to $1.28m bonusDettori leads Stradivarius to $1.28m bonus
YORK, England (AP) — Frankie Dettori rode 4-11 favorite Stradivarius to victory in the 2-mile Lonsdale Cup Stakes on Friday, a win that earned owner Bjorn Nielsen, trainer John Gosden and the 4-year-old colt’s stable staff a 1 million pounds ($1.28 million) windfall.
Vikes LB Williams’ disputed illegal hit draws fineVikes LB Williams’ disputed illegal hit draws fine
Vikings linebacker Antwione Williams is taking a hit to his paycheck for his controversial tackle of Jaguars quarterback Cody Kessler on Saturday, with NFL Network reporting that Williams was fined $20,054 for roughing the passer.
Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State’s Report on Urban Meyer ‘Kind of a Head Scratcher’Kirk Herbstreit: Ohio State’s Report on Urban Meyer ‘Kind of a Head Scratcher’
ESPN lead college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit discussed Ohio State’s decision to suspend head football coach Urban Meyer for three games during a media conference call Friday. The school punished Meyer following an investigation of the coach’s handling of domestic abuse allegations against former assistant Zach Smith. When a reporter asked Herbstreit—who played quarterback at Ohio State from 1989-92—about his reaction to his alma mater’s decision, he said he was “confused” after reading the report.
Bote’s walk-off HR in 10th lifts Cubs over RedsBote’s walk-off HR in 10th lifts Cubs over Reds
David Bote’s second walk-off blast opened Players’ Weekend. Daniel Murphy hit his first Cubs homer in the eighth to give Chicago a lead, but Eugenio Suarez responded with a solo shot of his own in the ninth. Matt Harvey was chased in the sixth inning, while Alec Mills pitched 5 2/3 frames in his first MLB start.
$10,000 well spent: The quirks of outfitting an NHL goalie$10,000 well spent: The quirks of outfitting an NHL goalie
We check in with a handful of netminders on their likes and dislikes, as well as how the NHL’s new rules will impact their setups.
Brown hopes to bag first Travers Stakes winBrown hopes to bag first Travers Stakes win
Chad Brown grew up near the Saratoga track and has a great shot at victory in the $1.25 million Midsummer Derby on Saturday.
Daly fades as Green takes sole lead at Czech MastersDaly fades as Green takes sole lead at Czech Masters
Gavin Green boosted his chances of becoming the first Malaysian to win on the European Tour after the second round of the Czech Masters on Friday, while John Daly followed his opening 64 with a poor 3-over 75. Five bogeys in his round meant that former British Open and U.S. PGA Championship winner Daly slipped to a tie for 36th place on 5-under 139 after the 52-year-old American had started the day in a share of the lead with Green, Callum Tarren and Thomas Pieters. Green took first place outright after seven birdies, one bogey and a double bogey gave him a 4-under 68 and a one-stroke advantage over Jeff Winther of Denmark, who also returned a 68 at the Albatross Golf Resort near Prague.
Follow live: Tiger Woods battles to make cut at The Northern TrustFollow live: Tiger Woods battles to make cut at The Northern Trust
With the projected cut at even par to make the weekend, Tiger looks to surge to safety on the back nine.
Reds player going the extra mile for EarnhardtReds player going the extra mile for Earnhardt
Second baseman Scooter Gennett already wears No. 3, and he’s paying tribute to iconic NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt with his Players Weekend jersey.
