Kipyegon Bett, MLB roundup, Simona Halep: Sports News round-up

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Athletics: Bett latest Kenyan athlete to test positive for EPO

Kipyegon Bett, Kenya's world 800 meters bronze medalist, has tested positive for banned blood booster Erythropoietin (EPO), Athletics Kenya (AK) officials said on Friday. AK executive committee member, Barnabas Korir, said the body received notification from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on Thursday that the 20-year-old had submitted a positive sample.

MLB roundup: Rockies edge Padres on Desmond's homer

Ian Desmond hit a two-run home run with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Thursday in Denver. David Dahl also went deep, and Chris Rusin (1-2) got the win with an inning of relief as the Rockies celebrated the return of veteran Matt Holliday.

Halep finally feels like a real world number one

Romania's French Open champion Simona Halep finally feels like the real world number one after winning her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in June, helping bring joy back to the game that has at times tormented her. The 26-year-old first reached the top last October but lost the spot 16 weeks later having not hoisted a Grand Slam trophy.

NFL notebook: Browns, Eagles offer updates on banged-up QBs

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor dislocated his pinky finger when he hit the ground with his left hand in the team's 5-0 preseason victory Thursday over the Philadelphia Eagles, but head coach Hue Jackson said he will not miss time. Taylor sustained the injury when he fell awkwardly on his left wrist in the first quarter, after throwing an incomplete pass on a failed fourth-down conversion.

Koepka's late blitz catches Lovemark as Woods barely makes cut

PGA champion Brooks Koepka charged into a share of the lead with Jamie Lovemark as Tiger Woods struggled on the greens to narrowly make the cut at the Northern Trust on Friday. Koepka caught fire after an eagle at the 13th to blitz home with a six-under 65 and tie Lovemark at the top at 10-under 132. Lovemark shot 66 for the second day at Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey.

French Open to ban Serena's 'catsuit'

The French Open is introducing a dress code for next season, with an official pointing out three-time champion Serena Williams as a prime reason. French Tennis Federation president Bernard Giudicelli said the "catsuit" worn by Williams during this year's tournament would be out of bounds going forward.

Eagles' Pederson deferring Wentz decision to doctors

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson will not make the call on playing quarterback Carson Wentz in the regular-season opener on Sept. 6. "This decision is above me," Peterson said in an interview with ESPN on Friday morning. "This decision is a medical issue. This decision is going to be with our doctors, team trainer, (GM) Howie Roseman, even dialogue with Carson Wentz. When he's cleared, he's cleared. We'll see what happens in a couple of weeks."

Giants' Holland apologizes for use of mock Asian accent on TV

San Francisco Giants left-hander Derek Holland issued an apology Thursday after speaking in a mock Asian accent in an appearance on the MLB Network program "Intentional Talk" a day earlier. Holland on Wednesday attempted a skit on the show where Giants massage therapist Haro Ogawa was his "hype man." During the interview, Holland spoke in the mock accent.

Panthers to hire Manchester City executive as president: report

The Carolina Panthers will hire Manchester City COO Tom Glick as the team's president as new owner David Tepper continues to put his stamp on the team, according to an ESPN report. Glick has been with powerhouse Manchester City in the Premier League since 2012. Last season, the club set a league record with 100 points.

Robert Wickens has surgery on right arm, legs

Driver Robert Wickens, who was injured in a frightening wreck Sunday, had surgeries on his right arm and both legs this week as doctors continue to treat him at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, IndyCar announced Friday. The surgeries were completed without complication, though he is expected to face more corrective surgeries and rehabilitation.

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