Tennis: Halep into Cincinnati semis after eighth straight win
World number one Simona Halep pulled double duty at the weather-hit Cincinnati Masters in Ohio on Friday, beating Ashleigh Barty then Lesia Tsurenko to claim a place in the semi-finals.
NFL notebook: Helicopters over Lambeau were complete surprise
The helicopters that flew over Lambeau Field after a Green Bay Packers touchdown during Thursday night’s preseason game caught everyone by surprise, including local police.
MLB notebook: Bauer could miss up to six weeks
Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer will miss four to six weeks due to the stress fracture in his right leg, manager Terry Francona told reporters prior to Friday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Djokovic into semis at Cincinnati
Novak Djokovic claimed victory twice on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Western & Southern Open at Mason, Ohio.
Snedeker, Tour’s newest ‘Mr 59’, leads by two after second round
Brandt Snedeker followed up his first-round 59 at the Wyndham Championship with a three-under-par 67 on Friday, good for a two-stroke lead over fellow American D.A. Points.
NASCAR notebook: Dillon looking to convert improved qualifying to more wins
BRISTOL, Tenn. – After the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas in May, the qualifying results of Austin Dillon and his no. 3 Richard Childress racing team improved dramatically.
Larson prevails in closely contested Bristol qualifying
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Kyle Larson, a close second to Kyle Busch in the 2018 spring race at Bristol Motor Speedway, took the first step toward avenging that loss — and a handful of others — with a pole-winning effort in Friday’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup S…
Curry hopes to finish career with Warriors: ‘This is home’
Despite once suggesting the possibility of playing in his hometown Charlotte someday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry intends to play his entire career with the Warriors.
Seahawks WR Baldwin on track for Week 1; RB Prosise to play Saturday
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin has ramped up his conditioning and remains on track for the season opener, while running back C.J. Prosise will play in Saturday’s preseason game, head coach Pete Carroll said Friday.
Federer beats Mayer, to face Wawrinka in quarter-finals
World number two Roger Federer, bidding for his eighth Cincinnati Masters title, outlasted Leonardo Mayer of Argentina 6-1 7-6(6) in the third round on Friday.
