Vikings WR Diggs agrees to five-year contract extension
Stefon Diggs and the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a five-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.
Russian World Cup pitch invaders held on new charges
Four members of Russia’s Pussy Riot protest group who were jailed for 15 days for staging a pitch invasion during the soccer World Cup final were detained again after their release on Monday and were held overnight, their lawyer said on Tuesday.
MLB roundup: Mariners’ Paxton wins in return from DL
James Paxton outdueled Gerrit Cole as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Houston Astros 2-0 Monday night in the opener of a three-game series.
Pirates snag RHP Kela from Rangers
The Pittsburgh Pirates, just 3 1/2 games out of a playoff position, added to their bullpen Monday night by acquiring right-hander Keone Kela from the Texas Rangers.
WTA roundup: Boulter earns upset win at Citi Open
Great Britain’s Katie Boulter pulled off the upset of the day in Washington, beating fifth-seeded Serbian Aleksandra Krunic 6-2, 6-0 on Monday in the first round of the Citi Open.
Tokyo ceremonies will not leave ‘stylish’ Para Games in the shade
The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 opening and closing ceremonies are adamant that the Paralympics will be on an equal footing with the Olympics as they plan consistent themes and storylines across all four ceremonies.
Azarenka outlasts Bondarenko in San Jose
Former world number one Victoria Azarenka outlasted Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3 6-7(7) 7-5 at the Silicon Valley Classic on Monday to set up a highly-anticipated second-round clash with top-seeded Garbine Muguruza on Wednesday.
Rusty Murray battles back to advance in Washington
Former world number one Andy Murray was far from his best but was still good enough to come from behind and defeat American Mackenzie McDonald 3-6 6-4 7-5 in a marathon first-round match at the Washington Open on Monday.
ATP roundup: Murray ekes out win in Washington
Andy Murray’s comeback began with a come-from-behind win Monday.
Red Sox get Kinsler from Angels for two prospects
The Boston Red Sox traded two relief-pitching prospects to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for second baseman Ian Kinsler and cash considerations, the teams announced late Monday.
