LeBron’s Finals challenge may be too tall an order, say pundits
(Reuters) – Carrying the Cleveland Cavaliers to this year’s NBA Finals is among the most impressive feats of LeBron James’ career but the challenge that now awaits the game’s greatest player may be more than even he can handle.
Ex-Ravens, Browns running back Lewis: ‘I’ve thought about suicide’
Former All-Pro NFL running back Jamal Lewis said he has considered suicide as he struggles with medical issues and depression, in an interview with Bleacher Report published Tuesday.
Capitals winger Wilson avoids suspension for Marchessault hit
Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson will not be suspended for Monday night’s Game 1 hit on Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonathan Marchessault, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety told ESPN.
Halep kicks off French Open campaign on day four
PARIS (Reuters) – World number one Simona Halep, chasing a maiden Grand Slam crown, will begin her French Open campaign against American Alison Riske on Wednesday.
Report: Major League Baseball says Rizzo’s slide was interference
Major League Baseball disagreed with game umpires and replay monitors regarding a controversial call on Monday in which Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo took out Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz with a slide at the plate.
Super-mom Serena ready to do it all
PARIS (Reuters) – Adjusting to the sleepless nights, the two-hourly night feeds, the demands of a crying baby and an aching body that has endured childbirth is something Serena Williams has in common with every mother around the world.
Tennis: Del Potro powers past Mahut after poor start
PARIS (Reuters) – Fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro made light of any injury concerns as he recovered from a poor start to beat Frenchman Nicolas Mahut in the French Open first round on Tuesday.
Serena tells of medical reason behind superhero catsuit
PARIS (Reuters) – A marvel on the tennis court, new mum Serena Williams is now sporting her own superhero outfit as she makes her return to Grand Slam tennis.
Cavaliers’ Kevin Love in concussion protocol, uncertain for NBA Finals Game 1
Cleveland Cavaliers big man Kevin Love remains in the NBA’s concussion protocol, and his status for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against the Golden State Warriors is uncertain.
Tennis: Isner happy to see red after bad memories of green childhood
PARIS (Reuters) – As American John Isner is still scarred by the “gross indoor green clay” he had to play on while growing up, anything he achieves on the more regal terracotta clay at Roland Garros seems like a well-earned bonus.
