Nadal expects Federer onslaught in semi-final
Rafael Nadal is braced for an all-out assault from Roger Federer when the two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday’s French Open semi-final.
Warriors condemn minority owner who shoved Raptors player
The Golden State Warriors on Thursday apologized to Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry after he was shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens during Game Three of the NBA Finals in Oakland on Wednesday.
McIlroy shoots 67 as Bradley takes early Canadian Open lead
Rory McIlroy shot a three-under-par 67 in his Canadian Open debut as Keegan Bradley took the early first-round lead in Hamilton, Ontario on Thursday.
Thiem facing same old dilemma as usual suspects block his path
Austrian claycourt specialist Dominic Thiem has done the ‘easy’ part by reaching the French Open semi-final for the fourth straight year — now for the hard bit.
Djokovic dismisses Zverev before turning sights to posterity
Despite sending mighty serves crashing down from a great height, world number five Alexander Zverev could offer only momentary resistance to Novak Djokovic on Thursday, as the top seed barged into the French Open semi-finals in straight sets.
Derby County’s Holmes in 23-man United States Gold Cup squad
Derby County midfielder Duane Holmes has been named in the United States’ 23-man squad for this month’s Gold Cup, a day after making his international debut.
New faces and usual suspects advance in Paris
A fresh face will win the women’s title at the French Open after champion Simona Halep crashed out to fast-rising teenager Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, but it was business as usual on the men’s side as Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem raced though.
Warriors apologize for minority owner’s shove of Lowry
The Golden State fan who shoved Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry as he crashed into courtside seats Wednesday night is a billionaire who owns a share of the Warriors.
Bruins’ Chara could play in Game 5 despite injury
Boston Bruins veteran defenseman Zdeno Chara, who reportedly has a broken jaw, could play Thursday night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Warriors still favored despite 2-1 deficit
The Toronto Raptors scored a decisive victory at Golden State on Wednesday night to reclaim home-court advantage in the NBA Finals, but the Warriors remain favored by most sportsbooks to rally for the championship.
