Rampant France thrash Korea in World Cup opener
A rampant France smashed South Korea out of sight on Friday to open their women’s soccer World Cup campaign in irrepressible style with a 4-0 victory that sent a warning to all other teams with a design on the trophy.
Raptors cost McDonald’s millions in free french fries
It appears McDonald’s has underestimated Toronto Raptors’ fans appetite for french fries in Ontario.
Ferrari tops Canada practice after Hamilton hits wall
Charles Leclerc posted the fastest time in practice for the Canadian Grand Prix on Friday as Ferrari took advantage of some Mercedes misfortune with world champion Lewis Hamilton watching from the pits after clipping the wall.
Blues favored to close Bruins out in 6
St. Louis is one victory from claiming the city’s first Stanley Cup title, and oddsmakers believe the Blues will close out the Boston Bruins at home on Sunday.
Blue, white and red Paris celebrates women’s World Cup kick off
It was all bleu, blanc and rouge in western Paris as a packed Parc des Princes celebrated the women’s World Cup kick off in enthusiastic fashion with hosts France playing South Korea in the opening game on Friday.
Snedeker on top after second-round 60 at Canadian Open
Ten months after shooting 59, Brandt Snedeker almost matched the feat when he carded a 10-under-par 60 to grab the clubhouse lead in the second round at the Canadian Open in Ontario on Friday.
Djokovic in trouble as rain stops play
Novak Djokovic’s hope of winning a fourth straight Grand Slam title was in jeopardy at the French Open on Friday when rain interrupted his semi-final against Austrian Dominic Thiem.
Instinct keeps Vondrousova one step ahead
Backhands and forehands can be manufactured on the practice courts but no amount of coaching can arm a player with the natural instinct Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova has used to reach the French Open final.
Barty has what it takes to lift French Open trophy
Ashleigh Barty has all the tools to become the first Australian woman in 46 years to win the French Open title when she faces fearless Czech teenager Marketa Vondrousova on Saturday.
Factbox: Ashleigh Barty v Marketa Vondrousova
A look at the records of Australia’s Ashleigh Barty and Czech Republic’s Marketa Vondrousova before their title clash at the French Open on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
