Tennis: Alexandrova ousts Muguruza to set up Shenzhen final with Rybakina
Russian fifth seed Ekaterina Alexandrova overcame sixth seed Garbine Muguruza in straight sets with a 6-4 6-3 victory on Friday to qualify for the Shenzhen Open final.
Osaka prevails in third three-setter to advance to Brisbane semis
Third seed Naomi Osaka survived another testing three-setter to beat Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens 6-3 3-6 6-3 to advance to the semi-finals of the Brisbane International on Friday.
Djokovic pulls Serbia into ATP Cup semi-final after surviving Shapovalov challenge
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic battled through a stirring challenge from rising Canadian star Denis Shapovalov on Friday to propel his country into the semi-finals of the inaugural ATP Cup team event in Sydney with a 4-6 6-1 7-6(4) victory.
Tennis: Wozniacki ends Goerges’ Auckland run
Caroline Wozniacki ended not only her hex at the hands of Julia Goerges but also the German’s 12-match unbeaten run in New Zealand’s largest city on Friday to join good friend Serena Williams in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic.
NFL notebook: Ingram getting closer to return
Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram II returned to practice Thursday and participated for the first time since injuring his calf in Week 16 — albeit mostly limited work with the rehab group.
Golf: Reed’s lawyer asks analyst Chamblee to back off critical comments
Golfer Patrick Reed’s lawyer has sent a letter to the Golf Channel’s Brandel Chamblee that the analyst says “hints at legal action” over recent critical remarks about the 2018 Masters champion.
Williams into semi-finals in windy Auckland
Top seed Serena Williams overcame windy conditions to reach the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Friday with a 6-4 6-3 victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund.
Michelle Wie expecting her first child this summer
Michelle Wie and husband Jonnie West are expecting their first child, a daughter, this summer, the American golfer announced on Instagram on Thursday.
Golf: Rising star Morikawa tames strong winds to lead in Hawaii
Collin Morikawa displayed a wise head beyond his 22 years in strong winds to vault to a two-shot lead after his opening round at the Sony Open in Hawaii on Thursday.
Golf: Dye, designer of famous island green hole, dead at 94
Golf course architect Pete Dye, best known for designing the famous island green par-three hole at the TPC Sawgress in Florida, died on Thursday aged 94, his company announced on Twitter.
