Ex-officials in gymnastics sex abuse scandal subpoenaed by U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. marshals served a subpoena on Wednesday on former Michigan State University President Lou Anna Simon to compel her to appear before a U.S. Senate subcommittee on June 5 on efforts to protect athletes from abuse, a committee …
Highlights of French Open fourth day
PARIS (Reuters) – World number one Simona Halep fought back after a slow start to beat American Alison Riske 2-6 6-1 6-1 in a rain-delayed French Open first-round match on Wednesday.
Tennis: Wozniacki romps into round three
PARIS (Reuters) – Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki was done with hanging around on Wednesday as she walloped Georgina Garcia Perez 6-1 6-0 in double quick time on Wednesday to reach the French Open third round.
13-year-old alternate Pano bails on U.S. Women’s Open
With the Shoal Creek course in Alabama drenched by Subtropical Storm Alberto, 13-year-old alternate Alexa Pano has given up hope of playing in this week’s U.S. Women’s Open.
College hoops notebook: Maryland’s Huerter staying in NBA draft
Kevin Huerter is staying in the NBA draft, a tough loss for the Maryland Terrapins, according to CBS Sports.
Report: Former offensive lineman Incognito won’t be charged for gym altercation
Boca Raton police say they won’t charge former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito after an altercation at a gym last week, according to USA Today Sports.
Tennis: Paire falls short, but Nishikori faces another French test
PARIS (Reuters) – Fiery Benoit Paire toyed with and teased the emotions of his fellow Frenchmen for a smidgeon shy of three hours on Wednesday, before bowing out of his home Grand Slam in the second round.
Tennis: Dimitrov survives Donaldson dogfight to reach third round
PARIS (Reuters) – Claycourt tennis has never come easy for silky Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov and his struggle to master the dirt was evident again in a four-hour dogfight with Jared Donaldson in the French Open second round on Wednesday.
Tennis: Zverev survives test of nerve in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – Alexander Zverev eventually controlled his nerves to reach the French Open third round with a 2-6 7-5 4-6 6-1 6-2 win over Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Wednesday.
Sarajevo interested in hosting Formula E race
SARAJEVO (Reuters) – Sarajevo is hoping to host a Formula E race next year after a proposal by the Bosnian capital’s mayor was backed unanimously by the city council on Wednesday.
