After years as a pariah, MLS sees its reputation rising
Major League Soccer, once shunned by the international football community, is gaining respect thanks to its steady growth in popularity and new stadium projects, commissioner Don Garber said.
All-Pro LB Bowman retires at 31
All-Pro linebacker NaVorro Bowman retired Tuesday in San Francisco at age 31.
Teenager Vondrousova beats Martic to reach Paris last four
Marketa Vondrousova’s amazing French Open run continued on Tuesday when the unseeded Czech teenager beat Croatian Petra Martic 7-6(1) 7-5 to reach the semi-finals.
FIFA and AFD to promote women’s soccer in Africa: Infantino
FIFA and the French Development Agency (AFD) have pledged ahead of the June 7-July 7 World Cup in France to promote women’s soccer in Africa on a long-term basis, the governing body’s president Gianni Infantino said on Tuesday.
Nadal and Federer set up classic French Open semi-final
French Open fans will be treated to the semi-final they had always hoped for as great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal advanced in contrasting fashion on Tuesday to set up a last-four encounter at Roland Garros.
Highlights: French Open day 10
Highlights of the 10th day at the French Open, the second Grand Slam tournament of the year, on Tuesday (all times GMT):
Playing Nadal on clay is the ultimate mental test, says Nishikori
Winning one game at the French Open against Rafael Nadal, let alone a whole match, takes a huge mental and physical toll on each and every one of his opponents according to Kei Nishikori.
Bruins D Chara’s status uncertain for Game 5
Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara’s status for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final remains uncertain after the 42-year-old captain was bloodied by a puck to the face in Monday’s 4-2 loss in St. Louis.
Warriors’ Durant out, Thompson questionable for Game 3
Kevin Durant is officially out for Game 3, while Klay Thompson was listed as questionable by Golden State coach Steve Kerr for Wednesday’s NBA Finals game against the visiting Toronto Raptors.
Injuries add up, Curry keeps splashing
Steph Curry and the Warriors become a more literal description by the game in the NBA Finals.
