Horn stops Corcoran, retains WBO title

Jeff Horn followed his disputed WBO welterweight title win over Manny Pacquiao with a successful first defense against Gary Corcoran.

Horn (19-0) won by technical knockout in the 11th round when Corcoran’s corner threw in the towel with Corcoran (12-2) bleeding from a deep cut above his left eye.

■ The British Board of Boxing Control said it will meet in January to decide whether to lift the suspension of former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. He was suspended in 2016 for drug and medical issues.

ODDS AND ENDS

Golf: The LPGA Tour is adding two tournaments in California next year as part of a 34-tournament schedule offering a record $68.75 million in prize money. Nineteen events will take place in the United States.

Obituaries: Linebacker Tommy Nobis, who was the Atlanta Falcons’ first player, died at 74. Nobis, chosen No. 1 overall in the 1966 draft by the expansion Falcons, played from 1966-1976 and was a five-time Pro Bowl pick.

■ Pete Brown, who helped form the Cincinnati Bengals franchise and served in the personnel department, died at 74.

Soccer: Germany’s players will each receive a $410,000 bonus if the team defends its World Cup title next year in Russia. Only Italy (1934 and 1938) and Brazil (1958 and 1962) have won back to back.