All About: Los Angeles Rams, Lewis Hamilton, New York Giants, Marin Cilic

The NFL will fine Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters $13,000 for a lewd touchdown celebration during a Week 1 win over the Oakland Raiders, according to Yahoo Sports.

All About: Los Angeles Rams, Lewis Hamilton, New York Giants, Marin Cilic
With the Rams up 26-13, Peters picked off Derek Carr's late fourth-quarter pass at midfield and returned it for a score -- turning and grabbing his crotch as he leaped backward into the end zone. (Image Credit: Twitter)

Rams' Peters fined $13,000 for lewd celebration: report

The NFL will fine Los Angeles Rams cornerback Marcus Peters $13,000 for a lewd touchdown celebration during a Week 1 win over the Oakland Raiders, according to Yahoo Sports. With the Rams up 26-13, Peters picked off Derek Carr's late fourth-quarter pass at midfield and returned it for a score -- turning and grabbing his crotch as he leaped backward into the end zone.

Motor racing: Hamilton likes the look of F1's future cars

Formula One showed off a vision of its car of the future on Friday and world champion Lewis Hamilton liked what he saw, even if Ferrari were less excited. Ross Brawn, the former team boss who is now F1's managing director for sport, presented images created by a graphic artist showing how the next generation might look after a rules revolution post-2020.

WADA committee recommends reinstatement of Russia's anti-doping agency

The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday that its compliance review committee (CRC) had recommended the reinstatement of Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA, which has been suspended since 2015 over alleged state-backed doping. WADA said the committee had reviewed a letter from the Russian sports ministry it said had "sufficiently acknowledged the issues identified in Russia," thus fulfilling the first of two remaining criteria for its reinstatement.

Giants rule out linebacker Vernon versus Cowboys

The New York Giants had hoped to have pass rusher Olivier Vernon back for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys, but head coach Pat Shurmur said Friday the team has ruled him out. Vernon missed the season opener with a high ankle sprain suffered near the end of training camp. Shurmur said earlier this week he expected to see Vernon on the field, but after the linebacker missed a third straight practice on Friday, the coach declared he will not dress for the game.

Four-way tie for Evian lead after Olson fires 65

American Amy Olson stormed into contention with a six-under-par 65 in the second round of the Evian Championship in France on Friday, but Mo Martin, Lee Mi-Hyang and rookie Maria Torres did enough to ensure a four-way tie for the overall lead. World number 89 Olson took charge at Evian-Les-Bains with four birdies on the front nine before dropping a shot at the 10th hole.

Equestrian: Werth and Germany continue domination at WEG

Germany's Isabell Werth grabbed her second gold medal in as many days at the FEI World Equestrian Games in Tryon, North Carolina on Friday, taking the top spot in the dressage individual Grand Prix event with a dominating display on Bella Rose. Werth, who led Germany to team gold on Thursday, crushed her competition by posting a winning total of 86.24, more than five points clear of her nearest challenger Laura Graves of the United States.

Tennis: Cilic and Coric give Croatia flying start in Davis Cup semi

Marin Cilic gave Croatia a stranglehold over the United States as he beat Frances Tiafoe 6-1 6-3 7-6(5) to put the hosts 2-0 ahead in their Davis Cup semi-final in Zadar on Friday. Cilic overwhelmed the American youngster in the opening two sets but was made to work harder in the third as Tiafoe finally shook off his debut nerves.

Seahawks sign troubled LB Kendricks

The Seattle Seahawks officially announced the signing of linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Friday, more than a week after he pled guilty to insider trading. Seattle was in need of linebacker help with middle linebacker Bobby Wagner battling a groin injury and outside linebacker K.J. Wright in jeopardy of missing his second straight game due to a knee injury.

NFL injury notebook: Packers' Rodgers questionable for Vikings

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings due to the left knee injury he suffered in the opener against the Chicago Bears. "Aaron's getting better," Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy told reporters on Friday. "He was in the meeting this morning. I would say he feels better than he did at the beginning of the week."

Johnson hopes to rally for title despite challenging season

Jimmie Johnson made a lot of eye contact with the reporters eager to gauge his Playoff expectations Thursday afternoon at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Media Day. The sincerity in his voice and the passion of his words left no doubt. He is as motivated as he has ever been to end a first-of-its-kind, season-long winless streak. A championship run now would certainly change the narrative.

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