World Sports

Jason Day made a pair of late birdies on a windy afternoon at Firestone for a 1-under 69 and a one-shot lead in the Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio. Day’s objective was to get in the lead and expand it. He took care of the first part Friday, though the world’s No. 1 player lost a chance at some separation with a three-putt bogey on the final hole. He was…

Henrikh Mkhitaryan joined Borussia Dortmund in 2013 Manchester United have had an offer for Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan accepted. The Armenia captain, who cost the German club £23.5m in 2013, is out of contract next summer. “Had we refused it, the player would be available for free in 2017,” Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke told the club’s official website. Mkhitaryan, 27, is yet to have a medical at…

MLB — Banned the Boston Red Sox from signing international amateur free agents for one year, after the team broke rules on signing bonuses last summer. MLB — Named John Tumpane to the full-time Major League umpiring staff. BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Reinstated RHP Vance Worley and C Caleb Joseph from the 15-day DL. Selected the contract of RHP Chaz Roe from Norfolk (IL). Optioned RHP Oliver Drake and C Francisco…

Eddie Jones has transformed the England rugby union team since their inglorious failure at the Rugby World Cup last year. Under his leadership the team has won their first grand slam at a Six Nations for 13 years and whitewashed Australia 3-0. Among the changes Jones made when he took over was the appointment of former England cricketer and qualified psychologist Jeremy Snape, who flew out to Australia before the…

Buy Photo Drew Lane was a centerpiece for Detroit Sports 105.1, but the station did not renew his contract last October.(Photo: Andre J. Jackson, DFP)Buy Photo Tom Mazawey and Sean Baligian, two show hosts at Detroit Sports 105.1 (WMGC-FM), explained Thursday some of the mistakes and failures that led to the station discontinuing its sports-talk format Wednesday after a 34-month run. Questionable programming decisions, failing to provide a Detroit-centric morning show…

After filing for Chapter 11 in March, Sports Authority is currently on a quest to sell off its remaining assets. An auction with the purpose of doing just that began on Wednesday, and lasted through early Thursday morning. The event, which was run by Hilco Streambank, saw Dick’s Sporting Goods dks pay $15 million for the Sports Authority brand name as well as additional intellectual property, the Wall Street Journal…

After filing for Chapter 11 in March, Sports Authority is currently on a quest to sell off its remaining assets. An auction with the purpose of doing just that began on Wednesday, and lasted through early Thursday morning. The event, which was run by Hilco Streambank, saw Dick’s Sporting Goods dks pay $15 million for the Sports Authority brand name as well as additional intellectual property, the Wall Street Journal…

To save articles or get newsletters, alerts or recommendations – all free. Don’t have an account yet?Create an account » Subscribed through iTunes and need an NYTimes.com account?Learn more » Need to connect your Home Delivery subscription to NYTimes.com?Link your subscription »

Screencap via I’m going to cut straight to the chase: Detroit sports guy Jeff Moss of DetroitSportsRag.com broke the story today that Detroit Sports 105.1 (WMGC), a sports radio station in Detroit, would no longer be a sports station. The radio’s website now redirects to a WCSX 94.7, an oldies station. Moss broke the story, as he makes very clear in an article on this subject—we’d like to offer a…

LAWRENCE – Rider University unveiled a new bachelor’s degree in sports media Wednesday. The major field of studies will provide students with the opportunity to build skills in multimedia production, writing, storytelling, social media and sports communications, university professor A.J. Moore said in a statement. “Whether students aspire to work in the sports industry as journalists, on-air broadcasters, public relations strategists, bloggers or producers, the program’s innovative interdisciplinary approach will give…

Beer pong is definitely a sport, with famous professional athletes like Matthew Dellavedova starring in it. Just like football introduced the forward pass and basketball removed hand checks, beer pong has found its revolutionary advancement: roombas. Never mind that roombas cost $400 or $500. They are now beer pong accessories, moving the sport along even quicker than alcohockey. Roomba pong is the American version of that great Canadian invention. …

Free-agent center Joakim Noah and New York Knicks president Phil Jackson will meet after midnight on July 1, with the two sides intensely focused on working out an agreement, league sources told The Vertical. View photo . Joakim Noah was limited to 29 games last season. (Getty Images) There’s belief on both sides that a deal could come swift in free agency, sources said. In New York, Noah would return…

0) { %> 0) { %> 0) { %>

LAWRENCE – Rider University unveiled a new bachelor’s degree in sports media Wednesday. The major field of studies will provide students with the opportunity to build skills in multimedia production, writing, storytelling, social media and sports communications, university professor A.J. Moore said in a statement. “Whether students aspire to work in the sports industry as journalists, on-air broadcasters, public relations strategists, bloggers or producers, the program’s innovative interdisciplinary approach will give…

x Embed x Share Watch as the rosters for the 2016 APP All-Star Hockey Classic are unveiled. Chris Rotolo, Asbury Park Press Howell High School wide receiver Nic Rossi hauls in a pass during offensive team drills during training camp, Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 Jerry Wolkowitz/Correspondent ASB TAB Howell football 082015 HAZLET – Many kids growing up focus on playing only one sport and play it year-round. The Monmouth County All-Stars,…

LAWRENCE – Rider University unveiled a new bachelor’s degree in sports media Wednesday. The major field of studies will provide students with the opportunity to build skills in multimedia production, writing, storytelling, social media and sports communications, university professor A.J. Moore said in a statement. “Whether students aspire to work in the sports industry as journalists, on-air broadcasters, public relations strategists, bloggers or producers, the program’s innovative interdisciplinary approach will give…

ESPN has nothing on this summer’s Republican national convention.  Donald Trump’s campaign aides are lining up a slate of iconic sports figures to appear at the convention in Cleveland next month—including former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight, and NASCAR chief Brian France, people familiar with the planning told Bloomberg Politics. QuickTake How the U.S. Elects Its Presidents Talks are in the works with a broad slate of other celebrities and top athletes, so the…

x Embed x Share Belmar native Dave Schofield is set to retire as the team photographer for the Lakewood BlueClaws and Trenton Thunder. Buy Photo Ed Bush, owner of GameDay Sports, in his store in the Ocean Co. Mall—June 20, 2016 -Toms River, NJ.-Staff photographer/Bob Bielk/Gannett NJ(Photo: Bob Bielk/Gannett NJ, Bob Bielk/Asbury Park Press)Buy Photo Growing up in Toms River, Ed Bush always loved sports. “I played youth soccer, practically…

A public celebration of life services for Summitt has been scheduled for 7 p.m. ET July 14 at Thompson-Boling Arena on the Tennessee campus.(Photo: Saul Young, AP) You don’t have to care about sports to care about her Role model. Hero. Legend. Champion. Pat Summitt was an extraordinary woman, who lived an extraordinary life and touched people in extraordinary ways. She showed that a woman could be tough and unrelenting and powerful…