Djokovic eases past Goffin to set up Tokyo final with Millman
World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Belgian third seed David Goffin 6-3 6-4 at the Japan Open in Tokyo on Saturday to book his place in Sunday’s final against John Millman.
NBA-India can emulate basketball’s popularity in China: NBA executive
Basketball can become as popular in India as it is in neighboring China and bringing pre-season games to Mumbai can prove a timely catalyst, a top NBA executive has told Reuters.
MLB roundup: Strasburg, Scherzer lead Nats past Dodgers
Stephen Strasburg and Max Scherzer led the charge on just two days of rest as the Washington Nationals got even in the National League Division Series with a 4-2 victory over the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
MLB roundup: Foltynewicz, Braves even NLDS with Cards
Mike Foltynewicz, banished to the minor leagues earlier this year, fired seven shutout innings to help Atlanta Braves beat the visiting St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 and even the National League Division Series at one game apiece Friday afternoon.
NHL roundup: Caps’ Samsonov beats Isles in debut
Goaltender Ilya Samsonov made 25 saves to win his NHL debut as the Washington Capitals spoiled the New York Islanders’ season opener with a 2-1 victory Friday night in Uniondale, N.Y.
NFL notebook: Bears’ Trubisky among several QBs ruled out
Friday saw no shortage of injury news in the NFL — particularly pertaining to quarterbacks. And nowhere was the news bigger than in Chicago.
Bowman focuses on top performance at Dover
Alex Bowman earned headlines last weekend for his determined work behind the wheel of his No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet, rallying to a dramatic runner-up finish at the Charlotte ROVAL to earn a spot in the second round of the Monster Energy NAS…
Koepka says missed cut in Vegas nothing to worry about
World number one Brooks Koepka made his first appearance of the new PGA Tour season a brief one when he missed the cut at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas on Friday.
Japan’s Yamanishi takes gold in 20km race walk
Toshikazu Yamanishi of Japan took gold in the men’s 20km race walk at the world athletics championships on Saturday, making him a favorite on home roads at next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
Qatar celebrates as Barshim soars to high jump gold
Lifted by a packed stadium, Qatar’s Mutaz Barshim soared to victory in the men’s high jump at the world championships on Friday to give the hosts a long-awaited first gold medal.
