Clippers make their move, land Leonard, George
The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off two major acquisitions late Friday night, as ESPN and The Athletic reported that free agent forward Kawhi Leonard will sign with the team, which also acquired forward Paul George in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thu…
MLB roundup: Padres top Dodgers as quake rattles stadium
Hunter Renfroe hit a go-ahead home run in the eighth inning and Eric Lauer pitched six strong innings as the visiting San Diego Padres ended their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game that was played through…
Tokyo 2020 slalom canoe venue latest to open on schedule
The Kasai Canoe Slalom Centre for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was officially unveiled on a dreary and foggy morning in the Japanese capital on Saturday, the latest newly-built permanent venue to open on schedule.
Report: Leonard’s indecision could delay Davis trade
While seemingly most other NBA free agents picked their 2019-20 teams the moment the June 30 negotiating period opened, NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard has the basketball world waiting. And waiting.
NHL notebook: Sullivan gets four-year extension with Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan agreed to a contract extension through the 2023-24 season on Friday.
MLB notebook: Phils’ Herrera suspended for rest of season
Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Odubel Herrera was suspended for the remainder of the 2019 season without pay for violating Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy. Herrera’s suspension will include the postseason should the Phillies qual…
Nadal’s draw gets tougher with resurgent Tsonga in third round
After Rafa Nadal won a thrilling four-set encounter with Nick Kyrgios, the Spaniard repeated his lament that he had got a tough draw at the All England Club, ahead of his third-round clash against Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Saturday.
Factbox: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga v Rafa Nadal
A look at the records of France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Spain’s Rafa Nadal before their third-round match at Wimbledon on Saturday (prefix number denotes seeding):
DeChambeau shoots career best 62 to grab lead in Minnesota
Bryson DeChambeau fired a PGA Tour career best round of nine-under-par 62 on Friday to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend at the inaugural 3M Open.
Midfielder Lavelle says she’ll play in Women’s World Cup final
Midfielder Rose Lavelle pronounced herself ready to go on Friday, two days before the United States will take on the Netherlands in the final of the Women’s World Cup at Lyon, France.
