MLB notebook: Ortiz is Boston-bound for gunshot recovery
The Boston Red Sox have sent a team plane to the Dominican Republic to transport former star David Ortiz to the city for medical treatment, ESPN’s Enrique Rojas reported Monday afternoon.
Winslow II found guilty of rape, two other charges
Former NFL tight end Kellen Winslow II was found guilty of felony rape and two other charges on Monday in a courtroom in Vista, Calif.
WWC roundup: Buchanan’s goal lifts Canada over Cameroon
Kadeisha Buchanan scored on a header in the 45th minute as Canada edged Cameroon 1-0 in a surprisingly tight match on Monday in Group E play at the Women’s World Cup in Montpellier, France.
ATP roundup: Tsonga rolls in opening match at Mercedes Cup
Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga needed just 57 minutes on Monday to post a 6-3, 6-0 win over Germany’s Mischa Zverev in the opening round of the Mercedes Cup at Stuttgart, Germany.
Buchanan goal hands Canada slender 1-0 win over Cameroon
Defender Kadeisha Buchanan scored on the stroke of halftime to hand Canada a winning start to the women’s World Cup as they edged Cameroon 1-0 at a rainy Stade de La Mosson on Monday.
Japan begin World Cup campaign with goalless draw against Argentina
Japan’s quest to reach a third consecutive women’s World Cup final began with a dull goalless draw as Argentina claimed their first-ever point at the tournament on Monday.
Bruins pin hopes on Rask in Game 7
If there is an edge to be had in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, it could be Boston Bruins goalie Tuuka Rask.
Warriors’ Durant to play in Game 5
Golden State forward Kevin Durant will play for the Warriors as they face elimination Monday night in the NBA Finals, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported, citing league sources.
Stubborn Argentina holds Japan to goalless draw
Japan’s quest to reach a third consecutive women’s World Cup final began with a frustrating goalless draw against unheralded Argentina in Paris on Monday.
Four-time NBA winner Parker announces retirement
Former San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, a future Hall of Famer who helped the team win four NBA titles, announced his retirement from basketball on Monday.
