Brook (33-0) claimed the welterweight belt in just his second fight outside Britain, outboxing the American champion with a smart game plan and consistent elusiveness at the outdoor StubHub Center south of Los Angeles. Brook stayed outside the champion’s power range and held inside when necessary, never allowing Porter (24-1-1) to find a consistent range in his first defeat. Brook won 117-111 and 116-112 on two American judges’ cards, while English judge Dave Parris scored it a 114-114 draw....

As the U.K. focused on battling the virus in March, NHS England announced that all non-emergency and elective procedures would be canceled from April 15 at the latest. On March 13, Wales announced it would be canceling all non-emergency operations and procedures and Scotland followed suit on March 17. Since then, according to NHS England data released today, A&E attendances in England have fallen to their lowest figure on record, with 0....

The only major that takes place outside the United States, its rich history dates to 1860, one year before the start of the American Civil War. All eyes will be on Tiger Woods at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland as he attempts to win his second major of the year, a feat he last accomplished in 2006. Woods finished in a tie for 21st at the U.S. Open, his most recent tournament....

It started this week at the Abu Dhabi Championship, when European Tour officials voted unanimously in favor of letting its players wear shorts in pro-ams and practice rounds. Next on the list: The British Open. MORE: Abu Dhabi competition | Spieth, McIlroy slip in Abu Dhabi The Royal and Ancient Golf Club took a stance Saturday by saying the conditions of entry have already been set for the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon, but that wearing shorts in practice rounds ‘‘is something the championship committee will consider in future....

Dr David Bull, a television commentator and host on TalkTV’s panel show The Talk, made the criticism during a discussion of Harry’s upcoming memoir and commentary by American royal expert Kinsey Schofield saying that the prince is attempting to “brand himself” like Mark Zuckerberg or Barack Obama. Harry’s memoir is slated for release before the end of the year, with speculation circulating as to its contents and how much he will disclose about his royal past....

John teased the news on his official Instagram account Monday with a pink graphic that showed emojis of a rocket and a rose. Spears is known for her use of the flower emoji, while John often refers to himself as the “Rocketman” after his 1970s hit song of the same name. Written across John’s photo was the title: “Hold Me Closer.” Various outlets had reported in recent weeks that Spears was working with John on a new version of his classic track “Tiny Dancer,” which includes the phrase “hold me closer” in its chorus....

The detained Phoenix Mercury star, who was arrested in February after the Russian Federal Customs Service claimed it found hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow, told the court she did not intend to commit a crime. Griner said she had packed in a hurry, according to CNN, which cited reporting from Russian news agency RIA Novosti. “I’d like to plead guilty, your honor. But there was no intent....

President Joe Biden has been trying to bring Griner back home and ordered his administration “to engage with the Russian government through every available channel and make every effort to bring them [Griner and Paul Whelan] home.” Whelan is an American Marine who is serving 16 years in a Russian jail over espionage charges. However, Ushakov said that Biden is only announcing those attempts in the wake of the upcoming midterm elections in November....

The order was announced in a press release on Wednesday. Charlotte St. Martin, president of the Broadway League, explained in the release. “Our top priority continues to be the health and well-being of the Broadway theatregoers and the thousands of people who work in the theatre industry every day including actors, musicians, stagehands, ushers, and many other dedicated professionals,” she wrote. “Broadway will always be at the very heart of the Big Apple and we join with the artists, theatre professionals and fans in looking forward to the time when we can once again experience live theatre together....

“For the most part, I think these guys are (expletives), to be honest," McGregor said two weeks ago on the UFC 202 conference call. “They’re messed up (expletives) if you ask me. Fair play to Brock (Lesnar); he got in and fought, but at the end of the day, he was juiced up to the (expletive) eyeballs. How can I respect that? The other guy (CM Punk) hasn’t fought yet, so I don’t know about him yet....

Saturday, the Denver Broncos put Ball on injured reserve. The man expected to replace Knowshon Moreno couldn’t fulfill his assignment despite a strong summer showing. With linebacker Danny Trevathan and tight end Dominique Jones eligible, The Denver Post reported, Ball and safety Quinton Carter went on I.R. to free space on the 53-man roster. Running back remains a sore spot for the Broncos as they head for Sunday’s 4:05 p....

Coach Vic Fangio got a long look at both Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater in Denver’s 33-6 win over Minnesota, but he didn’t think that either one moved ahead in the competition. “I thought they both played very well. Kind of validated what I’ve been saying all camp that they’re even-steven,” Fangio told reporters after the game. “I don’t think any separation happened today.” MORE: Most important fantasy position battles to watch...

The 70-year-old Bowlen will no longer be a part of the club’s daily operations, the Broncos announced Wednesday. Team President Joe Ellis is adding the title of chief executive officer and will have final say on all matters. The Broncos say the ownership of the franchise is held in a trust Bowlen set up more than a decade ago in hopes that one of his seven children will one day run the team....

"Fresh legs," a smiling Deron Williams said. More like, healthy back. Garnett scored 10 points in his first game in more than five weeks to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 105-101 Saturday night. The 37-year-old Garnett missed 19 straight games since Feb. 27 because of back spasms. The Nets went 14-5 over that span. "I'm just glad I didn't mess anything up," Garnett said. "The guys have been playing great without me....

Video surfaced Monday night of Koepka giving an interview with CBS following the second round of the PGA Championship, based on clothes he and DeChambeau wore. Koepka, seemingly already agitated — just check out that eye roll at the start of the interview — had to stop in the middle of an answer after DeChambeau seemed to say something as he passed: Warning: Explicit language used. MORE: Koepka vs. DeChambeau: The best moments from golf’s superstar feud...

Santa Clara County prosecutors say 27-year-old Amador Rebollero and 34-year-old Dario Rebollero appeared in court Wednesday, but they didn’t enter pleas. A message left with the public defenders’ office wasn’t immediately returned. Prosecutors say one of the two victims, who are cousins, remains in critical condition and may be partially paralyzed. Their names haven’t been released. Deputy District Attorney Deborah Hernandez says the dispute was “not a fight” but an “unprovoked and vicious attack....

“Based on preliminary samples that were found at the site, we believe this was a brown bear attack,” said Cynthia Wardlow from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) to Anchorage Daily News. The man was on a trail on Chugach National Forest land, off Hope Highway, around a mile from his home. His wife became worried when their dog returned home but the man did not, said Alaska state troopers....

That price proved too steep for the Broncos. MORE: NFL Week 8 in photos | Johnny Manziel expected to start against Bengals While the Broncos were prepared to pay the $4.15 million remaining on Thomas’ contract this season, the Browns were also asking for Denver’s first- and second-round picks in the 2016 draft, according to The Denver Post. The Broncos are not content with their 7-0 record, as evidenced by their acquiring tight end Vernon Davis from the 49ers on Monday....

According to Brunswick Mayor’s Court records, Brownson, 31, was stopped on May 27 at 12:27 a.m. in Brunswick, Ohio, after driving 55 mph in a 35 mph zone. She had a reported blood-alcohol level of .215 — more than two-and-a-half times the legal limit of .08. According to a report by Browns reporter Daryl Ruiter of Cleveland radio station WKRK-FM, Brownson on Tuesday pleaded no contest to the charge, a misdemeanor in the state of Ohio....

One of the knocks against the New Orleans tight end (we can say that officially, now) is that Graham referred to himself as a tight end in his Twitter bio — yes, whether you like it or not, something as seemingly simple as a Twitter bio matters in this day and age. Cameron, who’s also listed and categorized as a tight end with the Browns, took note. He modified his own Twitter bio following Wednesday’s ruling against Graham and the NFLPA....