NFL notebook: Falcons WR Jones in line for extension
The Atlanta Falcons are confident they will re-sign wide receiver Julio Jones to a new long-term extension before training camp begins next month, ESPN reported Tuesday.
NBA notebook: Lakers hope to add third star
The Los Angeles Lakers, with LeBron James in place and Anthony Davis on the way, reportedly are attempting to clear enough salary-cap space to make a run at a third star player this summer.
MLB notebook: Umpires angered by Machado discipline
The Major League Baseball Umpires Association criticized the one-game suspension of San Diego Padres infielder Manny Machado, calling it “a slap in the face” and “a disgrace to the game.”
Thousands of Broncos fans pay tribute to Bowlen
More than 5,000 Denver Broncos fans attended owner Pat Bowlen’s memorial service on Tuesday, according to the team.
2019 NBA Mock Draft: Pels land Zion, Culver
Zion Williamson created the type of viral anticipation reserved only for the great ones in his single season at Duke.
Rain washes out second day’s play at Queen’s Club
Rain forced the cancellation of the second day’s play at the Queen’s Club Championships on Tuesday, with matches involving the likes of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Juan Martin del Potro rescheduled for Wednesday.
Marta on the spot as Brazil through with 1-0 win against Italy
Marta’s second-half penalty sent Brazil into the last 16 of the women’s World Cup with a 1-0 win against Italy on Tuesday that ensured they finished as one of the best third-placed sides.
Kerr strikes four times as Australia through to last 16
– Sam Kerr struck four times to send Australia through to the last 16 of the women’s World Cup with a 4-1 victory against Jamaica on Tuesday.
Umps call Machado suspension ‘disgrace to the game’
The Major League Baseball Umpires Association criticized the one-game suspension of San Diego shortstop Manny Machado, calling it “a slap in the face” and “a disgrace to the game.”
Inspired by NBA, Wie ready to play hurt at Women’s PGA Championship
Michelle Wie returns from injury at this week’s Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota, inspired she said by a close-up look at the NBA Finals.
