Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is unlikely to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against either the Toronto Raptors or Milwaukee Bucks. Durant has missed the past five games with a right calf injury and he told reporters on Friday that he was initially worried that he had torn his Achilles tendon. “I’ve seen the clip on the screen
The Oakland Athletics placed designated hitter Khris Davis on the 10-day injured list on Friday, retroactive to May 22, because of a left hip/oblique injury. In a corresponding move, they recalled outfielder Skye Bolt from Triple-A Las Vegas. Davis sustained the injury in Pittsburgh on May 5 and has been in and out of the lineup, playing in seven of
Cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons. “I stand tall and proud as I announce that this beautiful life-changing ride that I have been on in the National Football League has come to an end, I’m officially hanging my cleats up, with no regrets!” Jones wrote in a statement released Friday by his agent, Peter
CLOSE Art Briles will be on the sidelines in Texas again. The Mount Vernon Independent School District (Texas) announced in a press release Friday night that the former Baylor and Houston coach will serve as head coach at Mount Vernon High School. Briles was fired by Baylor in 2016 amid the school's sexual assault scandal . “High school football is
(Reuters) - Jonas Blixt soared into the lead with an eye-catching eagle at the 17th hole and held on for a one-stroke advantage over Kevin Na and Tony Finau after the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday. Blixt holed out from 132 yards at the 17th to shoot a bogey-free six-under-par 64 before windy conditions
Cycling: Italian rider Cesare Benedetti has won stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia with the new overall leader now being Jan Polanc. The Movistar speedster shared a photo of his legs, with veins bulging to the point where they look as though they might explode. The 33-year-old Spaniard captioned how he had “prepared for war” — and it certainly showed. Rojas
(Reuters) - Jonas Blixt soared into the lead with an eye-catching eagle at the 17th hole and held on for a one-stroke advantage over Kevin Na and Tony Finau after the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas on Friday. Blixt holed out from 132 yards at the 17th to shoot a bogey-free six-under-par 64 before windy conditions
CLOSE SportsPulse: Golfweek's David Dusek was on hand when Brooks Koepka secured his second straight PGA Championship and describes the significance of this win. USA TODAY Tiger Woods is heading to Dublin, Ohio, in a few days for the Memorial Tournament , but first things first. Time for some U.S. Open prep at Pebble Beach. Instagram user @_krebs831
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The 1999 U.S. women’s team may defy comparison in the eyes of many soccer fans but, 20 years after their famous World Cup triumph, the challenges they faced are all too familiar with pay and conditions still at the top of the agenda. Soccer’s world governing body FIFA has boosted the prize money for this year’s women’s World Cup
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is unlikely to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against either the Toronto Raptors or Milwaukee Bucks. Durant has missed the past five games with a right calf injury and he told reporters on Friday that he was initially worried that he had torn his Achilles tendon. “I’ve seen the clip on the screen
JOS BUTTLER has told his England team-mates to embrace the pressure of being World Cup favourites. Eoin Morgan ’s stylish one-day side, ranked No 1 in the world, have never won a global 50-over trophy. Jos Buttler has told his England team-mates to embrace the pressure on them for the Cricket World Cup James Robinson But big-hitting batsman and wicketkeeper
INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - The heartbreak of Niki Lauda’s death has washed over the Indianapolis 500 paddock this week but there are no formal tributes planned to honor the three-times Formula One world champion, IndyCar said on Friday. Although Lauda never raced IndyCar, the Austrian touched many lives across the North American racing scene, from team
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Few of the 24 women’s World Cup teams arriving in France for next month’s tournament will bear the weight of expectation quite like reigning champions the United States. The three-times winners will be aiming not only to retain the trophy they won in 2015 but also build on their legacy as soccer’s dominant women’s team and further
IT is the last great bastion of political incorrectness. In an age where most right-minded people agree that is wholly unacceptable to abuse people on the basis of their nationality, there is still one glaring exception. Australians. Australian cricketers, in particular. Steve Smith and David Warner are not going to be popular when the World Cup starts
OWEN FARRELL against Danny Cipriani is the REAL battle for No 10 in Britain today. The northern hemisphere’s two best fly-halves will be trading blows as Saracens and Gloucester chase a spot in next weekend’s Premiership final at Twickenham. Danny Cipriani and Owen Farrell will go head-to-head as Gloucester clash with Saracens In the black and red
CLOSE SportsPulse: The Women's World Cup is just over a month away and the USWNT's roster is set. Nancy Armour tells you the players you need to know heading into France. USA TODAY It’s time FIFA puts its money where its mouth is. The global soccer leader says it cares about the development of the women’s game, that robust, international competition
The New York Mets agreed to a minor league deal with veteran right-hander Ervin Santana on Friday, and multiple reports indicated outfielder Matt Kemp also signed a similar deal. Santana struggled with the Chicago White Sox earlier this season, going 0-2 with a 9.45 ERA in three starts. He served up six homers in just 13 1/3 innings before being designated
OLD rivals England and Australia meet in a World Cup warm-up clash in Southampton. Eoin Morgan’s side are the favourites to win their first ever tournament – but come up against the defending champions who always seem to perform when it matters most. England will want to take momentum into the tournament proper Getty Images - Getty The Aussies will
SUNSPORT’S European expert Lothar Matthaus will be back in a Bayern Munich shirt on Sunday — but admits the 1999 final is a night he would rather forget. The German – who was subbed off with ten minutes to play against Manchester United – faces the Red Devils legends 20 years after the memorable Champions League clash. Lothar Matthaus has still not
INDIA step up their World Cup preparations with a warm-up clash against New Zealand. Virat Kohli’s side are expected to do well at the tournament proper and begin their campaign against South Africa on June 5. India will be desperate to win their first World Cup since 2011 AP:Associated Press What time is India vs New Zealand? THIS warm-up clash will