WTA roundup: Keys stops Stephens in Charleston
The stakes weren’t nearly as high, but Madison Keys finally got a win against Sloane Stephens, who beat her in the 2017 U.S. Open final.
Tennis: Keys tops Stephens to reach semis in Charleston
Madison Keys overcame some uncharacteristically poor serving and elevated her game late on to edge fellow American Sloane Stephens 7-6(6) 4-6 6-2 and advance to the semi-finals of the Charleston Open on Friday.
NFL notebook: Cowboys, Lawrence agree on megadeal
The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence agreed to a five-year contract, the team announced Friday.
Waltrip reflects on career as driver, broadcaster
BRISTOL, Tenn. – A day after it was announced that Darrell Waltrip would end his broadcasting career this year, the three-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion sat down and spoke with the media about his legendary career behind the wheel and i…
Golf: Hole-in-one powers Kim to four-stroke lead in Texas
A jubilant Kim Si-woo aced the 16th hole to push his lead to four strokes after the second round of the Texas Open at San Antonio on Friday.
Duke’s Williamson named Oscar Robertson Player of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS – Duke freshman Zion Williamson won the Oscar Robertson Trophy, presented to the 2018-19 U.S. Basketball Writers Association player of the year.
Reports: Cowboys, Lawrence agree for five years, $105 million
The Dallas Cowboys and franchise-tagged defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence agreed to a five-year contract worth $105 million with $65 million guaranteed, multiple media outlets reported Friday.
Hamlin believes he can improve on hot start
Denny Hamlin has won twice in seven Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races this season and is second in the standings heading into Sunday’s Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Beard, Texas Tech live by ‘greatness is a sacrifice’ motto
MINNEAPOLIS – Being great is a series of sacrifices. Or possibly a continuous case study in self-denial if the ultimate goal is to be a champion.
Golf: Amateur women opt for caddies over daddies at Augusta
A lot of fathers found themselves out of jobs on Friday as golfers playing in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (ANWA) opted for club caddies over daddies for the final round.




