Major League Baseball roundup: Indians blank Cubs
Adam Plutko, called up from the minors to make the start, carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, and Michael Brantley drove in the lone run as the Cleveland Indians held on for a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Wrigley Field.
White Sox catcher Castillo to be suspended over perforance-enhancing substance: reports
Chicago White Sox catcher Welington Castillo will be suspended 80 games following a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance in violation of Major League Baseball’s joint drug prevention and treatment program, according to multiple reports W…
Caps blank Lightning, return to finals after 20 years
Andre Burakovsky scored twice, and goalie Braden Holtby produced his second shutout in a row as the Washington Capitals advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years, defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 in Game 7 of the Eastern Con…
Russians to take no part in World Cup drug testing: FIFA
(Reuters) – Russians will not be involved in drug testing procedures at the World Cup as FIFA looks to reassure teams that samples cannot be tampered with, the governing body’s medical committee chairman Michel D’Hooghe has told the Times newspaper.
Former outfield star Lenny Dykstra arrested after incident with Uber driver
Former All-Star outfielder Lenny Dykstra was arrested on Wednesday morning after allegedly threatening an Uber driver in Linden, N.J.
NFL notebook: Owners adopt anthem policy, players upset
NFL owners approved a policy on Wednesday for player conduct during the national anthem. Players, coaches and personnel on the field must stand when the anthem is played or they will be fined and disciplined.
Isner, Querrey lead charge of buoyant Americans
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Big-serving John Isner, hard-hitting Sam Querrey and promising youngster Frances Tiafoe will be among the American men looking to end a near two decades-long championship drought at Roland Garros when they take to the red clay i…
NBA notebook: Milwaukee police apologize for arrest, tasing of Bucks’ Brown
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales apologized Wednesday for the actions of the officers who tased and arrested Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown in January.
Sharapova seeks redemption on Roland Garros clay
PARIS (Reuters) – When Maria Sharapova last played the French Open in 2015, she did so as defending champion.
Major League Baseball notebook: Cards’ Ozuna benched for late arrival
St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Marcell Ozuna, who overslept and was a late arrival to Busch Stadium, was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday’s day game against the Kansas City Royals.
