MLB roundup: Verlander, Astros dominate White Sox
Justin Verlander carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and Michael Brantley keyed a four-run uprising in the fifth with an opposite-field double to left as the Houston Astros claimed a 5-1 victory over the visiting Chicago White Sox on Tuesday.
FIFA faces fan backlash over seating at women’s World Cup
World soccer governing body FIFA is facing a backlash on social media from fans who bought multiple tickets for next month’s women’s World Cup in France only to discover that their seats were not together.
Japan’s sumo fans welcome Trump Trophy but wish he’d sit cross-legged
U.S. President Donald Trump can expect a warm welcome from the sumo wrestling community when he presents a custom-made “Trump Award” to the winner of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on May 26.
Lowry, Raptors down Bucks, level East finals
TORONTO – – Kawhi Leonard carried the Toronto Raptors through most of the postseason.
Reflective Warriors welcome extended break before Finals
Pausing to reflect on their historic fifth consecutive Finals appearance should be an easy task for the Warriors.
Blues KO Sharks in Game 6, reach first Final since ’70
The worst team in the entire NHL a few days into the new year completed an astounding turnaround Tuesday as the St. Louis Blues advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1970.
MLB notebook: Yelich out due to back spasms
Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich was scratched from the lineup Tuesday due to back spasms.
NBA notebook: Trail Blazers’ Stotts rewarded with extension
The Portland Trail Blazers said Tuesday that they have signed coach Terry Stotts to a multi-year contract extension.
NFL notebook: Patriots extend Edelman through 2021
The Patriots finalized a two-year extension worth $21 million to perhaps keep Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman in New England for his entire career.
Sharks’ Karlsson, Hertl, Pavelski all out for Game 6
San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson and forward Tomas Hertl did not travel with the team to St. Louis for Game 6 against the Blues on Tuesday night, while captain Joe Pavelski was ruled out shortly before the game.
