Nadal advances in Barcelona after dropping set to Mayer
World number two Rafael Nadal dropped a set at the Barcelona Open for the first time in four years before advancing to the last 16, beating Argentine Leonardo Mayer 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday.
Ravens sign kicker Tucker to record extension
The Baltimore Ravens signed Justin Tucker to a four-year extension Wednesday that makes him the highest-paid kicker in NFL history.
Athletics: Hotel robbery takes edge off Farah’s marathon preparation
Briton Mo Farah was given an unwelcome birthday surprise when he was robbed at his hotel in Addis Ababa last month, putting a damper on what he said had been an otherwise perfect preparation for Sunday’s London Marathon.
Raiders running back Lynch to retire again
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch plans to retire for a second time, according to a report by ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Turin outplays London to host ATP Finals from 2021
Turin’s Pala Alpitour stadium was named on Wednesday as the new venue for the ATP Finals from 2021-2025, drawing a line under London’s long tenure as host of the year-ending tournament.
Turin to host ATP Finals from 2021 to 2025
Turin’s Pala Alpitour stadium will host the ATP Finals from 2021-2025 replacing London, the governing body of men’s tennis said on Wednesday.
Mercedes’ Bottas out for Baku revenge
Valtteri Bottas has a score to settle as he heads into Sunday’s Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix determined to make up for a lost win and regain the championship lead from Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton.
Statistics for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix
Statistics for Sunday’s Azerbaijan Formula One Grand Prix, the fourth race of the season.
MLB roundup: Cubs power past Dodgers
Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez each homered, Jose Quintana registered his third straight quality start, and the Chicago Cubs coasted to a 7-2 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
NBA roundup: Lillard’s 50 points, buzzer-beater bounce Thunder
Damian Lillard capped a 50-point game by sinking a long 3-pointer as time expired to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 118-115 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night and a five-game series win.
