Tennis: Veterans Lopez and Simon set up Queen’s final
Feliciano Lopez and Gilles Simon struck a blow for the old guard as they both held off two of the sport’s most exciting young hustlers to reach the Queen’s Club final on Saturday.
Tennis: Barty a win away from world number one
Ashleigh Barty will become the first Australian woman to be ranked world number one in more than 40 years if she beats her doubles partner Julia Goerges in the final of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Sunday.
Crew and SKC looking to ignite playoff push
After an extended break from MLS play, the Columbus Crew host Sporting Kansas City on Sunday with each team looking to reset their season.
LSU football draws NCAA scrutiny over booster’s payment
The NCAA is looking into the LSU football program because of a $180,000 payment made to the father of a former player, according to a report.
Maple Leafs trade Marleau to Canes for draft pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded veteran center Patrick Marleau to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday for a sixth-round pick in 2020.
Tennis: No fourth Mallorca final for Sevastova as Kenin advances
American Sofia Kenin did what no other player has ever done at the Mallorca Open as she stopped Latvian Anastasija Sevastova reaching the final with a 6-4 4-6 6-2 win on Saturday.
Federer downs Herbert to take a step closer to 10th Halle crown
Roger Federer’s Wimbledon preparations gained momentum as the Swiss blasted past Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-3 6-3 on Saturday to reach the final of the Halle Open where he is seeking a 10th title.
Reports: UConn on verge of rejoining Big East
The University of Connecticut’s basketball programs could rejoin the Big East Conference as early as the 2020-21 season, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
Saints quarterback Brees awarded $6 million in diamond lawsuit
A jury awarded more than $6 million to Drew Brees in a lawsuit that claimed a San Diego County jeweler sold him overpriced diamonds.
Tennis: Simon grinds down Medvedev to reach Queen’s final
Gilles Simon ground down fourth seed Daniil Medvedev in a baseline war of attrition to reach the final of the Queen’s Club championships on Saturday.
