Capitals prepared to seek 2-0 lead without Backstrom
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz knows he will eventually see center Nicklas Backstrom on the ice.
Tennis: Zverev beats Shapovalov, to face Thiem in Madrid final
MADRID (Reuters) – Germany’s Alexander Zverev won the battle of the young guns against Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to set up a Madrid Open final against Austria’s Dominic Thiem.
Just like good old days as Woods rediscovers that Tiger magic
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla (Reuters) – It was just like the halcyon days of a previous era as Tiger Woods carded his best ever score at TPC Sawgrass, a seven-under-par 65, in the third round of the Players Championship on Saturday.
Nationals place Zimmerman on DL
The Washington Nationals placed first baseman Ryan Zimmerman on the 10-day disabled list prior to Saturday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team announced.
Kvitova lasts the pace to claim record third Madrid title
MADRID (Reuters) – Petra Kvitova outlasted the unseeded Kiki Bertens to win a thrilling Madrid Open final on Saturday 7-6(8-6) 4-6 6-3 and become the first player to lift the trophy for a third time.
Jets, Golden Knights ride hot goalies into Western finals
The Winnipeg Jets weren’t supposed to be playing in the Western Conference finals. Of course, that also applies to the expansion Vegas Golden Knights.
Celtics embrace underdog role against Cavaliers
The Boston Celtics are the second-seeded team in the Eastern Conference and possess home-court advantage for the best-of-seven conference finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Bills sign first-rounder Edmunds to four-year deal
The Buffalo Bills have signed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, the No. 16 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, to a four-year deal, the team announced on Saturday.
Tiger torches front nine, shoots 65 in third round
Tiger Woods barely survived the cut at The Players Championship, but he’s making the most of surviving to play the weekend.
Lions president defends process used in hiring Patricia
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood defended the team’s approach to checking into head coach Matt Patricia’s background before hiring him in February.
