U.S. states should not copy Nevada sports betting law -MLB
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Decades-old rules that govern sports betting in Las Vegas, with no requirement that casinos share data with sports leagues, are outdated and should not be copied around the country, Major League Baseball’s investigations chief said…
Lackluster Germany beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in World Cup warmup
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) – World champions Germany failed to hit top gear as they edged to a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia in a lackluster World Cup dress rehearsal on Friday, less than a week before the tournament starts.
Angels place Ohtani on disabled list with elbow injury
(Reuters) – Shohei Ohtani has been placed on the disabled list, the California Angels announced on Friday, halting at least temporarily the two-way sensation’s outstanding debut season in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Trump offers to take pardon recommendations from NFL players
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump held out an olive branch in his feud with National Football League players on Friday, asking them for recommendations as he considers pardoning several thousand people who may have been unfairly treate…
Patriots’ Edelman apologizes for alleged PED violation
New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman apologized Friday, one day after reports emerged that he faces a four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.
Tampa Bay Lightning favored to win 2019 Stanley Cup
The Washington Capitals are celebrating their first Stanley Cup title but they aren’t favored to successfully defend their crown next season.
Justify has ‘smooth’ final workout ahead of Belmont
Justify had “another smooth, good day” in his final workout Friday before going for the Triple Crown at Saturday’s 150th running of the Belmont Stakes, according to trainer Bob Baffert.
Thiem ready to topple Nadal in French Open final
PARIS (Reuters) – As the only man to have beaten nL5N1TA4YXon clay over the past two seasons, Dominic Thiem knows he has the weapons and expertise to topple the 10-times champion in Sunday’s French Open final.
Jimenez in the hunt for 22nd European Tour victory
(Reuters) – Evergreen Spaniard Miguel Angel Jimenez remained in contention for a 22nd European Tour victory after the second round of the Shot Clock Masters in Austria on Friday.
Ruthless Nadal crushes Del Potro to reach final
PARIS (Reuters) – Ruthless Rafael Nadal punished Juan Martin del Potro for missed opportunities as he reached his 11th French Open final with a 6-4 6-1 6-2 victory on Friday.
