Djokovic and Nadal add another chapter to great rivalry
After winning one-sided semi-finals that few will remember in years to come, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will face off in a blockbuster Australian Open decider on Sunday that offers much more than a clash of great players.
Factbox: Rafa Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic
A look at the records of Spain’s Rafa Nadal and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic before their title clash at the Australian Open on Sunday (prefix number denotes seeding):
Rangers to retire Beltre’s No. 29
The Texas Rangers will retire the number of former third baseman Adrian Beltre with a ceremony planned in June, the team announced Friday.
NBA roundup: Harden extends streak, Rockets stop Raptors
James Harden extended his streak of consecutive 30-point games to 22 but had plenty of help as the Houston Rockets claimed a 121-119, wire-to-wire victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors, who dropped back-to-back games for the first time since mid-De…
Coyne Schofield first woman in NHL All-Star skills event
With the NHL needing a replacement in the All-Star skills competition on Friday night, it didn’t take long for someone to come to the rescue. That’s what happens when Kendall Coyne Schofield, one of the speediest players on the U.S. women’s national te…
McDavid wins Fastest Skater again; Coyne finishes seventh
Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers won the Fastest Skater competition for the third straight year at the NHL skills competition in San Jose on Saturday night.
NFL notebook: T.O. says Brown wants out of Pittsburgh
Calling himself a mentor of Antonio Brown, Hall of Famer Terrell Owens said Friday that the wideout “wants to move on” from the Pittsburgh Steelers, in part because of a fractured relationship with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
NBA notebook: Nuggets’ Jokic suspended for Suns game
The Denver Nuggets did not have star center Nikola Jokic for Friday night’s home game against the Phoenix Suns.
NHL, NHLPA holding ‘constructive’ CBA talks
Both the NHL and NHL Players’ Association sounded optimistic in discussing preliminary talks ahead of the end of the current collective bargaining agreement, with league commissioner Gary Bettman declaring, “We’re not looking for a fight.”
Mavs’ Smith to compete in dunk contest after all
A change of heart has made Dallas Mavericks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. change his mind about the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
