MLB notebook: Cubs’ Russell respects fan criticism
Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell seemed to change his tune Friday, one day after his “that’s on them” comment toward fans who booed him after his return from a suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic abuse policy.
NFL notebook: Pierre-Paul out at least 5 to 6 months
Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass rusher Jason Pierre-Paul will miss five to six months as a best-case scenario due to the broken neck he suffered in a car accident last week, head coach Bruce Arians told reporters on Friday.
Golf: South Korea’s Kang bolts clear in Dallas with sparkling 61
South Korea’s Sung Kang shot a magnificent 10-under 61 in tough conditions to vault to a four-stroke halfway lead at the AT&T Byron Nelson in his home-town Dallas on Friday.
Report: NBA won’t rescind Embiid’s 3rd flagrant foul
A flagrant foul called Thursday night on Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not be rescinded, ESPN reported Friday, citing league sources.
Woods, Koepka, Molinari to tee off early in first round at PGA
Fans wanting to watch Tiger Woods start his quest for a 16th major title will have to be up early for the first round at the PGA Championship next Thursday.
Brewers use 6 pitchers to blank Cubs 7-0
Ryan Braun belted a solo homer and Gio Gonzalez scattered two hits over 5 2/3 innings as the visiting Milwaukee Brewers posted a 7-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday afternoon.
Blues, Sharks took hard roads to conference finals
The road to winning the Stanley Cup is only halfway over, yet both combatants in the Western Conference final are truly battle tested.
Halep to face Bertens in Madrid Open final
Simona Halep reached her fourth Madrid Open final with a 6-2 6-7(2) 6-0 win over Belinda Bencic on Friday and will face last year’s runner up Kiki Bertens, who beat Sloane Stephens 6-2 7-5.
Golf: Bogey-free Wallace takes halfway lead at British Masters
England’s Matt Wallace completed 36 holes without a single bogey to take a one-shot lead on a weather-affected second day of the British Masters on Friday.
Report: Lakers to interview Bickerstaff for head coach vacancy
The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to interview J.B. Bickerstaff on Friday for their vacant head coach position, the Los Angeles Times reported.
