Armstrong on doping past: ‘I wouldn’t change a thing’
Former cycling champion Lance Armstrong has said he “wouldn’t change a thing” about the doping that led to him being stripped of his record seven Tour de France titles, according to details of an interview that will air next week on NBCSN.
ATP roundup: Fritz advances to Lyon semis
American Taylor Fritz advanced to his first semifinal of the year, upsetting second-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut 6-7 (6), 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday in Lyon, France.
Russia, Canada reach semis as Sweden crash out
Ice hockey heavyweights Russia and Canada reached the world championship semi-finals after thrilling wins while holders Sweden crashed out after a 5-4 sudden-death overtime defeat by traditional rivals Finland on Thursday.
WTA roundup: Garcia rallies to reach Strasbourg semis
No. 4 seed Caroline Garcia of France rallied from a set and a break down and reached her first semifinal of 2019 with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 win Thursday over Ukrainian teenager Marta Kostyuk at the Internationaux de Strasbourg in France.
DT McCoy to visit Browns on Friday
Interest from the Cleveland Browns is being reciprocated by free agent defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, who will be in Berea, Ohio, at team headquarters on Friday.
ITF announces changes to World Tennis Tour
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced a major change to “optimize” the structure of lower-rung professional tournaments, six months after launching the World Tennis Tour.
Coca-Cola 600 tests drivers’ stamina
For all the deserved attention this Sunday’s Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (6 p.m. ET on FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) receives annually — for its celebration of our country’s military heroes and the challenge of mastering NASCAR’s long…
Warriors’ Durant, Cousins unlikely for start of Finals
The Golden State Warriors said Thursday it is unlikely forward Kevin Durant will be ready for the start of the NBA Finals, but they are hopeful he can return during the series.
Draw hands Federer smooth start on French Open return
Roger Federer was handed a comfortable-looking start in the French Open draw on Thursday as the 20-times Grand Slam champion makes his return to the tournament after a three-year hiatus.
Giannis, Harden are unanimous All-NBA first-team picks
Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston guard James Harden were unanimous selections to the 2018-19 All-NBA first team, released Thursday.
