Angry Djokovic regains calm to see off Shapovalov challenge
Top seed Novak Djokovic regained his composure after a third-set meltdown to stave off the challenge of Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov and reach the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-0 victory on Saturday.
NHL roundup: Isles blank Caps 2-0, move into first place in division
Thomas Greiss stopped 19 shots as the New York Islanders defeated the host Washington Capitals 2-0 Friday night to move into first place in the NHL’s Metropolitan Division.
Osaka saves the plaudits for mentor Evert
Naomi Osaka has credited Chris Evert for her rapid rise into Grand Slam contention, saying she found it easy to take the American’s advice to heart because of her Hall of Fame career.
NBA roundup: Irving scores 38 as Celts trip Grizzlies
Stephen Curry scored 28 points and DeMarcus Cousins added 14 in his Golden State debut as the visiting Warriors extended their winning streak to seven games with a 112-94 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.
Serena motors into fourth round in Melbourne
Serena Williams powered into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday with a 6-2 6-1 demolition of Ukrainian teenager Dayana Yastremska to continue her charge through the Melbourne Park draw.
Tennis: Nishikori beats Sousa to move into fourth round
Japan’s Kei Nishikori moved swiftly into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday after beating Joao Sousa of Portugal 7-6(6) 6-1 6-2.
Osaka survives Hsieh scare to reach fourth round
U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka survived a huge scare against Hsieh Su-wei before overhauling the Taiwanese 5-7 6-4 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday.
Golf: Late birdie run keeps Mickelson ahead at Desert Classic
Phil Mickelson birdied four of his last five holes on Friday to remain in front after two rounds of the Desert Classic in southern California.
Cardinals’ Fitzgerald one-ups Obama with ace during golf round
Even when he isn’t playing football, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald knows how to make an impression as a professional athlete. On Friday during a round of golf at Seminole Golf Club near Palm Beach Gardens in Florida, he made a hole-i…
Lakers G Rondo cleared for full-contact practice
Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo has received clearance to resume full-contact practices, the team announced Friday.
