Djokovic ready to fire at Roland Garros as Grand Slam landmark beckons
World number one Novak Djokovic believes he is peaking at the perfect moment to win four successive Grand Slam titles for the second time in his career by capturing the French Open.
Cowboys’ Jones touts progress in talks with QB Prescott
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones remains upbeat about signing quarterback Dak Prescott to a long-term deal after the sides exchanged contract proposals.
Hobbled Giannis: Bucks will be back in Milwaukee for Game 7
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks went from a 2-0 series lead to a 3-2 deficit and face elimination Saturday in Toronto. The MVP candidate had a message for Milwaukee fans on Thursday night after the Raptors took a third consecutive game in…
Tennis: Garcia sets up Yastremska final in Strasbourg International
France’s Caroline Garcia defeated compatriot Chloe Paquet 6-3 6-4 in the Strasbourg International semi-finals on Friday to set up a title clash with fifth seed Dayana Yastremska.
Tennis: Kyrgios throwing chairs okay, as long he cares – Wilander
Some might say Nick Kyrgios’s withdrawal from the French Open will free the tournament of unwanted distractions but former champion Mats Wilander is definitely not one of them.
Cycling: Zakarin wins Giro stage 13 as Roglic, Nibali stay together
Russian Ilnur Zakarin powered to victory in the 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia, the first mountain test for the overall contenders, while favorites Primoz Roglic and Vincenzo Nibali finished together on Friday.
Motor racing: Leclerc ready to follow in the footsteps of Chiron
Charles Leclerc must have passed the harbourside bust of Louis Chiron countless times as a boy with barely a sideways glance, but Monaco’s grand prix ace of yesteryear is a point of reference now.
Tennis: Federer admits he’s stepping into the unknown in Paris
Having won 20 grand slam titles during a glittering career, one might think that Roger Federer has seen it all.
Tennis: Pliskova hopes hitting with Halep will pay off
Second seed Karolina Pliskova wants to ensure she is battle-ready when the French Open begins by choosing reigning champion Simona Halep as her pre-tournament practice partner.
Tennis: Osaka adjusting to clay on time for French Open
Naomi Osaka believes she is finally getting to grips with claycourt tennis as she is about to start her first grand slam as the top seed at this year’s French Open.
