NBA notebook: Durant doubtful for Game 1
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is unlikely to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against either the Toronto Raptors or Milwaukee Bucks.
MLB notebook: Athletics’ Davis lands on IL
The Oakland Athletics placed designated hitter Khris Davis on the 10-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to May 22, because of a left hip/oblique injury.
NFL notebook: ‘Pacman’ Jones retires
Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons.
Golf: Eagle puts Blixt out front in Texas as Na shoots 62
Jonas Blixt soared into the lead with an eye-catching eagle at the 17th hole and held on for a one-stroke advantage over Kevin Na and Tony Finau after the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday.
Soccer: U.S. players want more investment in women’s game
The 1999 U.S. women’s team may defy comparison in the eyes of many soccer fans but, 20 years after their famous World Cup triumph, the challenges they faced are all too familiar with pay and conditions still at the top of the agenda.
Durant talks injury, says team not better without him
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is unlikely to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against either the Toronto Raptors or Milwaukee Bucks.
Indy 500 mourns Lauda but no official tributes
The heartbreak of Niki Lauda’s death has washed over the Indianapolis 500 paddock this week but there are no formal tributes planned to honor the three-times Formula One world champion, IndyCar said on Friday.
Soccer: Holders U.S. shrug off weight of World Cup expectations
Few of the 24 women’s World Cup teams arriving in France for next month’s tournament will bear the weight of expectation quite like reigning champions the United States.
Mets agree to deal with Santana, reportedly add Kemp
The New York Mets agreed to a minor league deal with veteran right-hander Ervin Santana on Friday, and multiple reports indicated outfielder Matt Kemp also signed a similar deal.
Jaguars RB Fournette pleased to have ‘clean start’
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette is happy to have a “clean start.”
