Thiem ousts Federer in Madrid Open thriller to reach semis
Dominic Thiem edged a thrilling clash with Roger Federer 3-6 7-6(11) 6-4 to end the Swiss veteran’s clay season comeback and reach the Madrid Open semi-finals on Friday.
Ferrari considering Netflix and esports involvement
Ferrari are considering engaging with Netflix on a second Formula One documentary as well as joining the rest of the 10 teams in the esports world championship, team boss Mattia Binotto said on Friday.
Rays put C Zunino on IL, add OF Meadows, RHP Sadler
The Tampa Bays Rays placed catcher Mike Zunino on the 10-day injured list Friday with a tight left quad, while catcher Anthony Bemboom was called up to the major leagues for the first time in his career.
Motor racing – Bottas leads Mercedes one-two in Spanish GP practice
Formula One championship leader Valtteri Bottas led both practice sessions for the Spanish Grand Prix on Friday with Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton a close second and Ferrari still off the pace.
Russia’s Putin scores eight goals in all-star hockey game
Russian President Vladimir Putin hit the ice on Friday in a hockey game in which he showed off his puck-handling skills and scored eight goals — a display that reinforced his image as a man of action.
Swiss attorney general blasts investigation into handling of FIFA probe
Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber on Friday called a disciplinary probe into his conduct in a soccer corruption investigation an attack on his office’s independence.
Bucks C Gasol has foot surgery, out until camp
Milwaukee Bucks center Pau Gasol had surgery on Thursday to repair a navicular stress fracture in his left foot and will not return for the playoffs.
Cubs 2B Russell on boos at Wrigley: ‘That’s on them’
Chicago Cubs second baseman Addison Russell returned from a 40-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic-violence policy on Wednesday and heard a chorus of boos from the home crowd at Wrigley Field.
Swiss attorney general faces disciplinary steps over soccer probe
The watchdog overseeing Swiss federal prosecutors has ordered an independent disciplinary investigation into Attorney General Michael Lauber over private meetings with the head of the global soccer body FIFA, the agency said on Friday.
Tennis: Djokovic in Madrid Open semis after Cilic food poisoning withdrawal
World number one Novak Djokovic automatically progressed to the Madrid Open semi-finals after his quarter-final opponent Marin Cilic was forced to withdraw because of food poisoning on Friday.
