Thitikul takes two stroke lead at AIG Women’s Open

Sean Payton reflects on Drew Brees’ career ahead of enshrinement

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Drew Brees has especially been on Sean Payton’s mind lately. The Denver Broncos coach and several of his staff members who worked with him in New Orleans…

Report: Saints sign WR Chris Olave to four-year, $132 million extension

The New Orleans Saints have their WR1 locked up for the foreseeable future. Wide receiver Chris Olave has signed a four-year, $132 million extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Thursday. According…

Olympic great Comaneci returns to Montreal, where she changed gymnastics

Retired Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci is back in Montreal to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Summer Games, where she became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10…

Jimmie Johnson adds Bryce Harper, Andy Roddick as investors to NASCAR team

STATESVILLE, N.C. — Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson is adding some big-time winners to his race team. Johnson announced a strategic ownership group for Legacy Motor Club on…

IIHF upholds ban on Russian participation for 2026-27 season

Russia’s return to the ice has been put on hold yet again. The International Ice Hockey Federation has ruled that Russia will not be allowed to participate in any IIHF-sanctioned…

Bengals DE Shemar Stewart to miss several weeks because of hyperextended left knee

CINCINNATI — Bengals defensive end Shemar Stewart is expected to miss most of training camp after hyperextending his left knee during Wednesday’s practice. Coach Zac Taylor said after Thursday’s practice that Stewart…

Todd Warriner named University of Windsor interim women’s head coach

Former NHL player Todd Warriner has been named interim head coach of the University of Windsor’s women’s hockey team. Deanna Iwanicka stepped down in April after eight seasons with the…

Mayfield felt ‘disrespected’ by contract talks with Buccaneers

Don’t let the weather fool you — it’s not all sunshine and rainbows down on the Florida Gulf Coast. Supposed franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield is apparently frustrated by the contract…

Rays starter Shane McClanahan leaves game vs. Rangers due to back tightness

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan left Thursday’s game against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning because of back tightness. McClanahan was pulled from…

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian Kwasi Poku from RWDM Brussels

The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Canadian forward Kwasi Poku via transfer from Belgium’s RWDM Brussels, the team announced on Thursday. Poku and the Whitecaps have agreed to a deal through…

Social media post showing Bueckers, Reese betting on game ‘missed the mark,’ WNBA says

NEW YORK — A social media post showing stars Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting $400 on the outcome of a game between their teams “missed the mark,” the WNBA said Thursday.…