Davis, Harden among hopefuls for FIBA World Cup roster
The USA Basketball roster for the FIBA World Cup in China later this summer will have some star power as ESPN reported Wednesday that Anthony Davis, James Harden, Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal are among the hopefuls for a spot on the team.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro defends soccer star Neymar against rape accusation
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday came out in support of Neymar, the national soccer star who has been accused of raping a woman last month in Paris, an allegation he denies.
Soccer: France are the World Cup favorites, says U.S. captain Rapinoe
If champions United States are most people’s tip to win the women’s World Cup, then hosts France are the favorites’ favorites.
Soccer: Hegerberg ‘mentally broken’ by Norway national team experience
(This June 5 story has been refiled to add attribution to Morgenbladet in paragraphs 3 and 10)
Weather gives French Open organizers scheduling headache
Four of the survivors in French Open women’s singles face the prospect of playing three days in a row to win the title after heavy rain washed out the day’s action on Wednesday.
Ex-USC assistant Bland avoids jail in corruption case
Former Southern California assistant coach Tony Bland was sentenced to two years’ probation and 100 hours of community service Wednesday for his role in the college basketball corruption scandal.
Hope for Federer if he breaks Rafa’s rhythm
Short of booting him in the shins at a change of ends, Roger Federer has used just about everything in his vast armory to try and beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open — so he will need something different when they meet on the Parisian clay for the fi…
Factbox: Previous Nadal vs Federer clashes at French Open
A quick look at Rafael Nadal’s domination of Roger Federer at Roland Garros.
Soccer: U.S. goalkeeper Naeher has big boots to fill at World Cup
United States goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher has big boots to fill at the Women’s World Cup as she belatedly earns a chance to be the leading lady on the biggest stage after graduating from her previous role as understudy.
Tennis: Wet weather set to help Halep
PARIS – While disappointed tennis fans trooped out of Roland Garros on Wednesday with the day’s play washed out, women’s champion Simona Halep might be forgiven for performing her own rain dance.
