Your time to shine, South Africa coach Ellis tells players on World Cup debut
When South Africa played their first women’s international after readmission to global football in 1993, they were captained by diminutive midfielder Desiree Ellis, who carried...
MLB roundup: A’s win 10th straight
The Oakland Athletics rode three home runs and stellar relief pitching to a 10th consecutive victory Monday afternoon, 8-5 over the visiting Los Angeles Angels....
Cavs owner Gilbert ‘awake, responsive’ after stroke
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, who was hospitalized early Sunday morning in Detroit after suffering a stroke, is “awake, responsive and resting comfortably,” according to...
Bruins rally past Blues in Stanley Cup Final opener
The Boston Bruins overcame a sluggish start and erased a two-goal deficit to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 and draw first blood in the...
Bettman: NHL to consider expanding video reviews
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday that the league will consider expanding video review when general managers and the competition committee meet in June....
Halep banks on child-like enthusiasm to retain French Open crown
Simona Halep will channel her inner child when she begins her French Open title defense against Ajla Tomljanovic on Tuesday having vowed to enjoy herself...
Simona Halep v Ajla Tomljanovic
A look at the records of Romania’s Simona Halep and Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic before their first-round match at the French Open on Tuesday (prefix number...
MLB notebook: Buckner dies at 69 after battling dementia
Bill Buckner, the 1980 National League batting champion who registered more than 2,700 hits during a career that touched four decades, died Monday after a...
NBA notebook: Durant officially to miss finals opener
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant will not play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the host Toronto Raptors on Thursday and he...
Report: NFL to review video of Cowboys’ Elliott altercation
The NFL likely will investigate an altercation between Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott and a security officer to determine whether Elliott violated any terms...
