WTA ‘extremely disappointed’ by French Open semi scheduling

Women’s Tennis Association boss Steve Simon has criticized French Open organizers for scheduling both of the women’s semi-finals away from center court. Press Release Distribution Service

Warriors keep investor from Finals for Lowry push

The Warriors said they were “disappointed” in team investor Mark Stevens for his shove of Raptors guard Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Press Release Distribution Service

Draft heist of the century? How Mike Trout fell to the Angels

“He’s Mickey Mantle but not a switch-hitter, Rickey Henderson but right-handed.” A decade after the best player of a generation lasted until the 25th pick, those who know best detail how it happened. Press Release Distribution Service

Brady: Don’t like Tom Terrific, hoped to halt use

Patriots QB Tom Brady, who created a stir when he applied to patent “Tom Terrific,” says he doesn’t like the nickname and was trying to keep people from using it in connection with him. Press Release Distribution Service

Warriors hopeful to have Klay, KD for Game 4

The depleted Warriors didn’t have enough firepower to overcome the absence of their star players in Game 3, but the team expects Klay Thompson to play Friday and is cautiously optimistic that Kevin Durant also will return. Press Release Distribution Service

Ex-Arizona assistant gets 3-month sentence

A judge has sentenced Emanuel “Book” Richardson, a former assistant basketball coach at the University of Arizona, to three months in prison for his role in a college hoops corruption scandal. Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Steph Curry sees what it's like to play without All-Stars surrounding him

Steph Curry was spectacular in Game 3, but it wasn’t enough for the injury-depleted Warriors to beat the Raptors.           Press Release Distribution Service

Meet 17-year-old American Amanda Anisimova who pulled off shocker over Simona Halep at French Open

Amanda Anisimova stunned third-ranked Simona Halep in the quarterfinals at the French Open, cruising in straight sets to a 6-2, 6-4 victory.           Press Release Distribution Service

Raptors beat shorthanded Warriors, take 2-1 Finals lead

The Toronto Raptors defeated a shorthanded Golden State Warriors squad 123-109 in Oakland on Wednesday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals. Press Release Distribution Service

MLB roundup: Red Sox ace Sale posts complete-game shutout

Chris Sale shut down Kansas City’s offense, and the visiting Red Sox took advantage of a shoddy Royals defense in Boston’s 8-0 victory Wednesday night. Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. star Rapinoe: France team to beat at WWC

Police in Brazil are investigating soccer star Neymar’s video disclosure of a woman who has accused him of rape. Press Release Distribution Service

Ex-USC assistant Bland avoids prison after plea

Former USC assistant Tony Bland was sentenced to 100 hours of community service and two years of probation after pleading guilty to bribery conspiracy. Press Release Distribution Service

Which Aussie rules football? It’s the unstoppable Sam Kerr

Australia’s first women’s soccer superstar knows that her performance in the 2019 Women’s World Cup could redefine what’s possible for Aussie women. Press Release Distribution Service

Reports: Chara’s jaw broken; Bruins eye options

The Bruins could be without captain Zdeno Chara for Thursday’s Game 5 after the defenseman took a puck to the face that left him bloodied and in need of stitches Monday night. Press Release Distribution Service

French Open schedule gets shuffled after rainout

With rain wiping out two quarterfinal matches in both the men’s and women’s singles at the French Open, play will resume Thursday, with semifinals for both likely to be played Friday. Press Release Distribution Service

Charles Barkley doubles down on Marchand-Draymond Green comparison: You want to punch them in face

NBA Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley is a huge NHL fan who compared Bruins pest Brad Marchand to the Warriors’ Draymond Green.           Press Release Distribution Service

Opinion: Is coach Steve Kerr one of NBA's greatest? He will be if Warriors win this title

With all the headwinds facing the Warriors now, winning this title may be enough to put Steve Kerr on the same tier as the best who’ve ever done it.           Press Release Distribution Service

Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson dies aged 89

Lennart Johansson, a Swede who presided over European soccer for 17 years as its Champions League turned into a global commercial juggernaut, has died after a short illness aged 89, Sweden’s Football Association said on Wednesday. Press Release Distribution Service

MLB roundup: Bruce blasts 2 HRs in first start for Phils

Jay Bruce wasted little time in making his presence felt with the Philadelphia Phillies. Press Release Distribution Service

How a crash diet changed Draymond Green’s mindset

The same competitive fire that makes Green great can get him into trouble with refs, opponents and teammates alike. But a quest to drop 25 pounds has helped him channel it for good. Press Release Distribution Service

White: Khabib’s next fight vs. Poirier on Sept. 7

Khabib Nurmagomedov will get back in the Octagon against Dustin Poirier in a title fight Sept. 7. Press Release Distribution Service

Maybe the Raptors just need to hit their open shots

Golden State is working through multiple injuries. How can Toronto’s offense take advantage? Press Release Distribution Service

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