Federer to play in Italian Open
Coming off his first clay event in three years, Roger Federer announced Saturday he’ll play in next week’s Italian Open to prepare for the French Open.
Athletics: U.S. win both finals on opening day of IAAF World Relays
The United States dominated the opening day of the IAAF World Relays on Saturday, winning both finals of the newly introduced mixed events in Yokohama, Japan.
Motor racing: Interlagos has contract for 2020, says F1 boss Bratches
Formula One is keen to race in Rio de Janeiro but the current contract with Sao Paulo also covers next year, commercial managing director Sean Bratches said on Saturday.
Motor racing: Hamilton fastest in final Spanish GP practice
Five-times world champion Lewis Hamilton lapped fastest for Mercedes in final practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday with a lap more than half a second faster than the rest.
Obstacle course racing scaling its way to Olympic inclusion
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Former FIFA boss Blatter says money risks ruining the sport
Sepp Blatter, the former boss of soccer’s world governing body FIFA who was ousted during a corruption scandal, has said money risks ruining the sport.
MLB roundup: Verlander, Astros stifle Rangers
Justin Verlander allowed one hit over seven strong innings, and the Houston Astros belted three solo homers while overcoming an injury to star Jose Altuve to beat the visiting Texas Rangers 3-0 on Friday night for their third consecutive victory.
Curry, Warriors close out Rockets in Game 6
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 60 points, and the visiting Golden State Warriors pulled away late in Game 6 to claim their Western Conference semifinal series with a 118-113 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday.
NASCAR notebook: Truex Jr. barely escapes disaster in final practice
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – — It was one of those incidents that unfolds almost in slow motion.
NBA notebook: Lakers reportedly to interview Bickerstaff
The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to interview J.B. Bickerstaff on Friday for their vacant head coach position, the Los Angeles Times reported.
