Ex-NFL star Hernandez’s fiancée thought death was hoax: TV interview
BOSTON (Reuters) – The fiancée of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez initially thought reports last month of his prison suicide were a cruel hoax, Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez said in an interview to be broadcast next week on CBS television’s “Dr. Phil” show.
Derby winner Always Dreaming begins Preakness prep
(The Sports Xchange) – Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming took to the Pimlico racetrack for a light jog Wednesday morning to begin preparing for the 142nd Preakness Stakes in Baltimore on May 20.
Djokovic and Nadal battle through in Madrid
MADRID (Reuters) – Defending champion Novak Djokovic and home favorite Rafa Nadal were made to work hard to reach the third round of the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Spurs’ Leonard expects to play in Game 6 despite ankle injury
(The Sports Xchange) – San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard expects to play in Game 6 against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night despite a left ankle injury.
French hope Alaphilippe to miss Tour de France
PARIS (Reuters) – French hope Julian Alaphilippe has been ruled out of the Tour de France because of a knee injury, his Quick Step-Floors team said on Wednesday.
Gaviria sprints to second Giro stage victory
(Reuters) – Fernando Gaviria snatched his second win on this year’s Giro d’Italia when he sprinted to victory in impressive fashion in Wednesday’s fifth stage.
Finger pointed at Infantino after FIFA ethics heads ousted
MANAMA (Reuters) – FIFA has given no explanation for ousting the two heads of its Ethics Committee, but the move has led some to point the finger at president Gianni Infantino and left those hoping for reform at world football’s governing body feeling …
Djokovic forced to put up a fight against Almagro
(Reuters) – Novak Djokovic was made to sweat by Nicolas Almagro in the first match of his Madrid Open defense but eventually overcame the Spaniard 6-1 4-6, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the third round.
Johnson, Garcia, newlywed McIlroy head Players cast
(Reuters) – World number one Dustin Johnson, newlywed Rory McIlroy and defending champion Jason Day headline a stacked field this week at The Players Championship where Sergio Garcia will compete for the first time since winning the U.S. Masters.
Motor racing: Bottas can turn it up to 11 in Spain
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Valtteri Bottas can add his name to one of Formula One’s longest sequences by following up his breakthrough win in Russia with another triumph when the European season starts in Spain this weekend.
