Sailing: New Zealand hit foiling high to set up America’s Cup showdown
(Reuters) – Emirates Team New Zealand take on champions Oracle Team USA in a crucial head-to-head on Saturday, after they became the first to complete an America’s Cup race without their hulls touching the water.
French flair on the menu as Monfils, Gasquet renew rivalry
PARIS (Reuters) – Two seasoned French entertainers will light up the main Roland Garros showcourt on Saturday, guaranteeing the dream of seeing a homegrown men’s champion for the first time since 1983 stays alive into next week.
Tennis: French connection pays off as Taiwan’s Hsieh makes bid for last 16
PARIS (Reuters) – Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-wei will help give Saturday’s action in the French Open bullring a distinctly Asian flavor, albeit with a Gallic twist of her own, when she faces local hope Caroline Garcia.
Inspirational Djokovic key to my tennis return: Agassi
PARIS (Reuters) – Andre Agassi would not have come back to tennis if it weren’t for Novak Djokovic, a player he believes still has many other grand slam titles to win, the American said.
French players looking to ride ‘Kiki’ wave at Roland Garros
PARIS (Reuters) – After Kristina “Kiki” Mladenovic took the home crowd by storm during an epic battle on Friday, French players will be looking to join the new darling of Roland Garros in the French Open fourth round on Saturday.
Stuttering Murray faces Del Potro test in Paris
PARIS (Reuters) – Andy Murray faces a serious test of his French Open credentials when the world number one takes on Juan Martin del Potro in the third round on Saturday — if the Argentine’s body holds up.
Cavs’ Love eager to avenge loss but sees benefit of extra rest
OAKLAND, California (Reuters) – Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward Kevin Love said he is eager to avenge his team’s blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors in Game One of the NBA Finals but also sees the upside of having two days off prior to the next meet…
Two-time defending champ Nordqvist takes first-round LPGA lead
(Reuters) – Swede Anna Nordqvist made a flying start in her quest for a three-peat as she surged into the first-round lead at the ShopRite LPGA Classic in New Jersey on Friday.
Penguins stress need for fast start to pivotal Game Three of Stanley Cup Finals
(Reuters) – The Pittsburgh Penguins are in control of the Stanley Cup Final but are aware of the challenge that awaits when the series shifts to Nashville where the Predators have been near perfect during the NHL playoffs.
Guatemalan judge pleads guilty in FIFA bribery scandal
NEW YORK (Reuters) – A Guatemalan judge who once served as general secretary of Guatemala’s soccer federation pleaded guilty on Friday to wire fraud and conspiracy charges in the worldwide scandal engulfing the sport.
