Harrison and Venus take first grand slam title at French Open
PARIS (Reuters) – American Ryan Harrison and New Zealander Michael Venus claimed their first grand slam title when they beat Mexican Santiago Gonzalez and American Donald Young 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 in the French Open men’s doubles final on Saturday.
Motor racing: First Formula E win for India’s Mahindra team
BERLIN (Reuters) – Swedish driver Felix Rosenqvist won the first of two Berlin ePrix races on Saturday to hand India’s Mahindra team a maiden victory in the Formula E electric series.
Vettel fastest as Ferrari dominate final practice
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Ferrari’s championship leader Sebastian Vettel was fastest in final Canadian Grand Prix practice on Saturday, putting pressure on Mercedes Formula One rival Lewis Hamilton to find some Montreal magic for qualifying.
Pedrosa on pole for home Catalunya GP
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Honda’s Dani Pedrosa will start his home Grand Prix of Catalunya from pole position with Yamaha’s MotoGP leader Maverick Vinales only ninth on the starting grid after Saturday’s qualifying.
Ostapenko blasts back to claim stunning French title
PARIS (Reuters) – Maiden grand slam finals are meant to be suffocating experiences but Jelena Ostapenko laid waste to that theory as she blasted a barrage of winners past Simona Halep to win the French Open in audacious fashion on Saturday.
Cycling: Porte consolidates Dauphine lead as Kennaugh wins Alpe d’Huez stage
PARIS (Reuters) – Australian Richie Porte strengthened his overall lead in the Criterium du Dauphine, gaining time over his closest rivals in Saturday’s queen stage won by Briton Peter Kennaugh.
We are not lost, says Honda F1 head
MONTREAL (Reuters) – Honda has responded to criticism from Formula One partners McLaren by saying it was going in the right direction despite the team having failed to score a point so far this season.
Storm brewing for Nadal as Wawrinka blocks his path
PARIS (Reuters) – It has been a breeze for Rafa Nadal so far at this year’s French Open — but a storm is brewing.
Canadian Grand Prix to stay until at least 2029: reports
(Reuters) – The Canadian Grand Prix will get a new contract and stay on the Formula One schedule until at least 2029, local media reported on Friday.
Cavs end Warriors run to keep Finals series alive
CLEVELAND (Reuters) – The Cleveland Cavaliers staved off NBA Finals elimination and ended Golden State’s shot at an unprecedented perfect run through the playoffs with a gritty 137-116 win over the Warriors on Friday.
