Sharapova, Halep set for guts and guile battle
PARIS (Reuters) – One has nothing to lose, the other is expected to win on Saturday.
Former Atlanta Hawks assistant Snyder gets Jazz gig
(Reuters) – The Utah Jazz have announced former Atlanta Hawks assistant Quin Snyder as their new head coach, signing him to a three-year deal to replace Tyrone Corbin.
Rangers again look for emotional Cup inspiration
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The New York Rangers, who can claim to be this season’s team of destiny, will seek further emotional inspiration from Dominic Moore and Martin St. Louis as they vie with the Los Angeles Kings for the Stanley Cup.
Ben Crane beats bad weather for Memphis lead
(Reuters) – American Ben Crane took a huge second round lead on Friday at the weather-plagued FedEx St. Jude Classic, which may not be completed until Monday, potentially delaying the arrival of several dozen players for the U.S. Open.
Racing industry banking on Triple Crown winner
NEW YORK (Reuters) – California Chrome’s fairytale bid to win the elusive Triple Crown has put U.S. horse racing right in the sporting spotlight. The sport of kings is suddenly popular again and everyone is giddy with excitement.
Patience pays off for California Chrome’s trainer
NEW YORK (Reuters) – As any horse trainer will testify, patience is not so much a virtue but an occupational hazard.
Turnovers gnaw at Popovich despite Game One victory
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – The list of things the San Antonio Spurs did superbly in the opening game of the NBA Finals is textbook: shooting, defense, rebounding and assists.
Cramp-prone James insists he will be ready for Game Two
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – LeBron James insisted he will be “100 percent” for Game Two of the NBA Finals on Sunday after being forced from the series opener during crunch time against the San Antonio Spurs.
Nadal and Djokovic set up Sunday scorcher
PARIS (Reuters) – The belated appearance of the blazing sun at what had been a cold and chilly French Open until Friday allowed Rafa Nadal to scorch past Andy Murray and set up a hotly-anticipated final with Novak Djokovic.
Kings must capitalize on Cup opportunity: Greene
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Kings are three wins away from hoisting the Stanley Cup for a second time in three years and veteran defenseman Matt Greene views this as a window of opportunity that simply has to be taken.
