Tennis: Groin strain puts Del Potro’s French Open in jeopardy
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Juan Martin del Porto has suffered a groin strain and is a doubt for the French Open, the Argentine world number six said on Friday.
Golf: Leishman leads Wise by one at low-scoring Byron Nelson
(Reuters) – Australian Marc Leishman backed up his lowest round on tour with a five-under-par 66 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over fast-closing American Aaron Wise at the AT&T Byron Nelson in Dallas.
Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome, Zverev marches on
(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal rallied from a set down before easing past Fabio Fognini 4-6 6-1 6-2 in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday to set up a mouth-watering clash against long-time adversary Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday’s final.
Sharapova edges Ostapenko, to play Halep in Rome semis
ROME (Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova stepped up her French Open preparations with a battling 6-7(6) 6-4 7-5 win over reigning Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday.
Tennis: Sharapova edges Ostapenko in Italian Open, Wozniacki out
(Reuters) – Former world number one Maria Sharapova stepped up her French Open preparations with a battling 6-7(6) 6-4 7-5 win over reigning Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday.
Terrell Owens: It’s ‘mind-boggling’ Garrett is still Cowboys coach
Former NFL star wideout Terrell Owens is as provocative as ever in retirement.
Latest ouster in wake of Nassar scandal divides USA Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics announced Friday it has parted ways with the director of its women’s program, but not everyone involved with USA Gymnastics seems to agree with the move.
Curry says ‘No panic’ for Warriors heading into Game 3
The Golden State Warriors were blown out in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, but Steph Curry isn’t worried about it carrying over into the rest of the series.
Fired Louisville athletic director Jurich nets $4.5 million settlement
Fired Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich agreed to a $4.5 million buyout with the university.
Giants peeved by call late in extra-innings loss to Rockies
The San Francisco Giants were still steamed well after Thursday night’s 5-3 12-inning loss to the Colorado Rockies.
