Rockets owner backs D’Antoni as coach
Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni will return for the final season of a four-year contract, team owner Tilman Fertitta said in a story in the Houston Chronicle on Friday.
Maximum Security owner issues $20 million challenge to rivals
The owner of Maximum Security, the bay colt that finished first in the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago but was later disqualified, is so confident in his horse that he issued a $20 million challenge to several rivals on Friday.
Davidson leaves Jackets to become president of Rangers
John Davidson was named president of the New York Rangers on Friday, shortly after he resigned as president of hockey operations of the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Horse racing: Improbable tops Preakness field missing Triple Crown drama
Favored Improbable will seek to give trainer Bob Baffert a record eighth Preakness Stakes victory on Saturday in a race void of Triple Crown excitement.
Davidson resigns as Jackets president, reportedly headed to Rangers
John Davidson resigned as president of hockey operations of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday and is expected to be named to a similar post with the New York Rangers.
Osaka pulls out of Rome quarters with hand injury
World number one Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday with a right thumb injury, casting doubts over her participation in this month’s French Open.
Nadal races into Rome semis, Konta also makes last four
Italian Open champion Rafael Nadal set up a semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas thanks to a 6-4 6-0 win over fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco on Friday, while Briton Johanna Konta got through to the last four for the first time.
Anadolu Efes rout Fenerbahce to reach Euroleague final
Anadolu Efes Isntanbul reached their first ever Euroleague final after former NBA journeyman Shane Larkin led them to an emphatic 92-73 win over city rivals and former champions Fenerbahce on Friday.
Calf injury brakes Kvitova’s French Open momentum
Petra Kvitova heads into the French Open with two titles under her belt this year but a calf injury in a tournament tune-up match this week has hit the twice Wimbledon champion’s momentum.
Sanchez Vicario says world No. 1 Osaka facing pressure of instant fame
Naomi Osaka’s fluctuating form before the French Open is a sign that the newest star in women’s tennis is struggling with the pressure of being number one, Spanish tennis great Arantxa Sanchez Vicario said.
