Tennis: Querrey outlasts Tipsarevic to reach Houston semi-finals
Eighth-seeded Sam Querrey survived two tiebreaks to defeat Serb Janko Tipsarevic and advance to the semi-finals of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston on Friday.
Day lights up Augusta with pain-racked battle for Masters glory
As he lay on his back wincing in agony at the second tee on Thursday, it was difficult to imagine that Jason Day would muster much of a challenge at Augusta National this week.
Masters play suspended due to dangerous weather
Second-round play at the Masters was suspended on Friday due to dangerous weather in the area of Augusta National.
Woosnam announces retirement from Masters and means it
Britain’s Ian Woosnam played his final competitive round at Augusta National on Friday, the 1991 champion announced after the second round.
Day gets up off deck to climb into share of Masters lead
Jason Day was barely able to walk when the Masters began but he fired a five-under 67 on Friday to climb into a share of the second-round clubhouse lead alongside Francesco Molinari and Brooks Koepka.
Redskins linebacker Foster won’t face suspension
Washington Redskins linebacker Reuben Foster will be fined but not suspended for his involvement in an incident that led to misdemeanor domestic violence battery charges that ultimately were dropped, the NFL announced Friday.
Molinari eager to swap caddie whites for Masters green
The first time Francesco Molinari walked the Augusta National course he wore a caddie’s white boiler suit but on Friday the Italian put himself in prime position to leave the Masters wearing a Green Jacket.
Lakers part ways with head coach Luke Walton
The Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Luke Walton have agreed to part ways after the team posted a disappointing 37-45 record and failed to end a playoff drought stretching back to 2013.
Lakers, Walton mutually part ways
The Los Angeles Lakers and coach Luke Walton mutually parted ways on Friday, general manager Rob Pelinka announced in a statement.
Draft notebook: Kentucky freshman Herro to test waters
Kentucky freshman guard Tyler Herro on Friday announced his intention to declare for the NBA draft but left his options open for a return to the school.
