NBA roundup: Bucks lock up No. 1 seed
Playoff intensity showed itself from the opening tip at Philadelphia on Thursday as Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 45 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 128-122 comeback victory over the 76ers that clinched the best record in the East…
World number one Osaka signs with Nike
World number one Naomi Osaka has agreed a deal with Nike, the sports apparel giant has announced.
Soccer: Alex Morgan scores 100th international goal as U.S. beat Australia
Forward Alex Morgan reached a personal milestone with her 100th international goal as the United States beat Australia 5-3 in a friendly in Colorado on Thursday.
CONCACAF Champions League: Monterrey build big lead on SKC
The lone remaining Major League Soccer team in the CONCACAF Champions League would need a major comeback to reach the finals.
Soccer: Morgan nets 100th goal as USWNT tops Australia
Alex Morgan scored her 100th international goal and substitute Mallory Pugh scored twice when the U.S. Women’s National Team rallied to defeat Australia 5-3 in a friendly at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colo., on Thursday.
WTA roundup: Stephens, Keys reach Charleston quarters
Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys will stage a rematch of the 2017 U.S. Open final when they square off Friday in the quarterfinals of the Volvo Car Open in Charleston, S.C.
Golf: Thompson back in spotlight, a stroke off ANA lead
Back at the site of the biggest win of her career, and also her greatest heartbreak, Lexi Thompson used a hot putter to finish a stroke behind leader Ally McDonald after the first round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills in Rancho Mirage on Thursd…
UNC coach Hatchell allegedly made racist remarks: report
North Carolina women’s basketball coach Sylvia Hatchell is under investigation for allegedly making racist remarks and pressuring players to compete despite serious injuries, according to a report Thursday from the Washington Post.
Texas Tech’s Beard named Coach of the Year
MINNEAPOLIS – Texas Tech coach Chris Beard was named college basketball Coach of the Year on Thursday.
Ibrahimovic back as hot Galaxy face struggling Whitecaps
The rebuilding Vancouver Whitecaps are still searching for their first win of the season, but it won’t come easy at home on Friday night against the L.A. Galaxy and, most likely, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.




