Lawyer: Phil Mickelson resigned from club after allegations - ESPN
A lawyer for Phil Mickelson says the six-time major winner resigned from a country club near San Diego where he was accused of inappropriate contact with a female employee.
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Sources: MLB plan would ban preps from draft, slash bonuses - ESPN
Major League Baseball proposed widespread changes to its amateur-entry system that would cut annual signing bonuses by more than $150 million annually, make high school players ineligible for the domestic draft and institute an international draft, sources told ESPN.
Spurs sign Dutch World Cup defender Van Hecke as rebuild gathers pace
LONDON, June 18 : Tottenham Hotspur have signed Netherlands World Cup defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton & Hove Albion on a long-term contract, the Premier League clubs announced on Thursday, as the club rebuilds under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Ecuador under pressure to rebound against Curacao at World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 18 : Ecuador face Curacao in Kansas City on Saturday knowing that even at this early stage of the World Cup, the stakes are already rising sharply for both sides after opening-day defeats.
Sources: MLB proposes international draft as part of CBA talks - ESPN
Major League Baseball has once again proposed an international draft as part of its negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, sources told ESPN on Thursday, painting it as a push to provide structure for an increasingly unruly and corrupt system.
Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup
MIAMI, June 18 : The mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha will finally get to watch her son play at the World Cup after receiving a visa to travel to the United States, following his tearful revelation that she missed his heroics against Spain due to travel issues.
High-flying Sweden take on disappointed Dutch in Group F
HOUSTON, June 18 : Sweden head into their Group F clash against the Netherlands in Houston on Saturday flying high after producing their best World Cup scoring performance in 88 years, while the Dutch aim to regain confidence following a disappointing opening draw.
Protect College Sports Act headed to Senate for full vote - ESPN
A wide-sweeping federal bill to reshape college sports is headed to the Senate floor, marking the first time during a yearslong effort that the full U.S. Senate will have the opportunity to vote on a proposed solution to some of the issues facing the college sports industry.