FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoRoger Federer Federer returns to play at French Open after 4-year absenceUSA TODAY SportsPARIS (AP) — Roger Federer is in action on the opening day of the French Open. Returning to play at Roland Garros for the first time since 2015, Federer opens against 73rd-ranked Lorenzo Sonego in the
Sports Bucks locker room stays positive after season ends in East finalsUSA TODAY What I'm Hearing: Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel describes the somber but upbeat mood in the Bucks locker room after being eliminated by the Raptors.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports LEADING OFF: Price ill, Jays slump, HR-prone Hess at CoorsUSA TODAY SportsBoston Red Sox left-hander David Price is on the mend after he left his start at Houston due to flu-like symptoms. Price threw 15 pitches before leaving with two out in the first inning. It was the shortest
Auburn Tigers Auburn radio voice Rod Bramblett, wife Paula, die following car accidentUSA TODAY Sports - Josh VitaleAUBURN — Rod Bramblett, the radio voice of the Auburn Tigers, and his wife, Paula, died late Saturday night from injuries suffered in a serious car accident at around 6 p.m. CT, Auburn spokesman Kirk confirmed.
Honda Indianapolis 500 2019: Schedule, lineup, TV, weather information and moreUSA TODAY Sports - Ellen J. HorrowIt’s race day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and we've got all the information you need to get ready for Sunday's 103rd running of the Indy 500: START TIME: 12 p.m. ET. GREEN FLAG: 12:45 p.m. ET. Matt
Toronto Raptors Raptors finish off Bucks in Game 6 to reach NBA Finals for first timeUSA TODAY Sports - Jeff ZillgittTORONTO — All the risks Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri took proved worthwhile. Trading for Kawhi Leonard and Marc Gasol, sacrificing depth, signing Kyle Lowry to a three-year contract in 2017, Dwane
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoKawhi Leonard Leonard scores 27, Raptors advance to first NBA FinalsUSA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — Kyle Lowry stole the ball and pushed it ahead, then waited for Kawhi Leonard to arrive before feeding his All-Star teammate for a thunderous one-handed slam over Giannis Antetokounmpo .
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoCarlos Correa Correa's RBI single in 9th gives Astros 4-3 win over BostonUSA TODAY SportsHOUSTON (AP) — With the bases loaded in the ninth inning, Carlos Correa had a straight-forward approach. "I'm thinking, 'I've got to finish this game,'" Correa said. He did, hitting an RBI single to give
Dayton 'This ugly chapter is over': No arrests, no injuries at KKK rally in OhioUSA TODAY - Sarah Brookbank and Albert CesareDAYTON, Ohio – Less than a dozen members of the Honorable Sacred Knights – a Ku Klux Klan group from Indiana – were vastly outnumbered Saturday by hundreds of counterprotesters in Dayton. Montgomery Courthouse
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Morton strikes out season-high 10, Rays beat Indians 6-2USA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND (AP) — Charlie Morton returned to the clubhouse Saturday afternoon and waited. Then he waited some more, anticipating the arrival of thunderstorms that never materialized. The delay didn't faze
NBA Finals Drake was so happy throughout Raptors' Game 6 win over BucksUSA TODAY Sports - Nick SchwartzThe Toronto Raptors advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history Saturday night, and it took an epic second-half comeback and another superhuman performance from Kawhi Leonard to
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoToronto Raptors NBA Finals are set: reigning Warriors vs newcomer RaptorsUSA TODAY SportsThe NBA Finals are set after the Toronto Raptors won the Eastern Conference championship on Saturday night and earned the right to play the Western Conference champion Golden State Warriors. For the Raptors,
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoBig Ten Minnesota-Ohio State rematch postponed at Big Ten TournamentUSA TODAY SportsOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Minnesota's rematch with Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament has been postponed until Sunday because of the conference's curfew and the threat of inclement weather. The Gophers beat
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoWayne Rooney Rooney gives DC United 1-1 tie with New EnglandUSA TODAY SportsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Wayne Rooney converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute to give D.C. United to a 1-1 tie with the New England Revolution on Saturday night. D.C. United (7-4-4) took over sole
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Rooney converts penalty in 90th, DC United ties Revs 1-1USA TODAY SportsFOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Wayne Rooney converted a penalty kick in the 90th minute to give D.C. United to a 1-1 tie with the New England Revolution on Saturday night. D.C. United (7-4-4) took over sole
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSt. Louis Cardinals Gyorko homers as Cardinals rally past Braves 6-3USA TODAY SportsST. LOUIS (AP) — This time, the St. Louis Cardinals made a couple of big plays down the stretch. Pinch hitter Jedd Gyorko connected for a three-run homer during St. Louis' four-run eighth inning, helping
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPortland Timbers Timbers cap 12-game trip with 3-1 win over UnionUSA TODAY SportsCHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Brian Fernández scored twice and the Portland Timbers beat Philadelphia 3-1 on Saturday night to knock the Union from the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. The game ended
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Yankees sweep Royals to run win streak to 7USA TODAY SportsKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Austin Romine and Cameron Maybin each drove in two runs during New York's five-run second inning, and the Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5 on Saturday night to complete doubleheader
San Francisco Giants Grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski makes MLB debut with GiantsUSA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mike Yastrzemski, the grandson of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski, was called up by the San Francisco Giants and made his major league debut in Saturday's game against the Arizona Yastrzemski
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Phillies get 4 HRs, strong outing by Arrieta to beat BrewersUSA TODAY SportsMILWAUKEE (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies ace Jake Arrieta was terrific in his first win in a month. The Milwaukee Brewers felt he got some help from plate umpire Mike Estabrook. Arrieta pitched eight effective
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoNew York Mets Nido homers in 13th, Ramos homers twice as Mets beat TigersUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — Needing to play catch-up yet again, the New York Mets got their biggest swings from backstops Tomás Nido and Wilson Ramos in another dramatic win. Nido homered against Buck Farmer leading
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSports Marte homers again as Diamondbacks rout Giants 10-4USA TODAY SportsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ildemaro Vargas was adamant that he scored before the Giants completed an inning-ending double play in the first, quickly calling for Arizona manager Tory Lovullo to ask for a replay.
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoPatrick Corbin Corbin pitches shutout in Nationals 5-0 win over MarlinsUSA TODAY SportsWASHINGTON (AP) — Washington's bullpen has been a problem all season. Thanks to Patrick Corbin, it wasn't needed on Saturday. Corbin pitched a four-hitter, Yan Gomes hit a three-run double and the Washington
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoChristian Bale Actors Matt Damon, Christian Bale geared up for roles as Indy 500 honorary startersUSA TODAY Sports - Tyler KraftINDIANAPOLIS — Batman believes the Batmobile would have a chance to win the Indy 500. Christian Bale, who played the Dark Knight in all three films of “The Dark Knight Trilogy,” says his vehicle would
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoAtlanta Hawks Nets hire Hawks' Peterson as assistant general managerUSA TODAY SportsNEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have hired Jeff Peterson as their assistant general manager. Peterson replaces Trajan Langdon, who was hired as the New Orleans Pelicans' GM. Peterson spent seven seasons
Alligator Alligator attack leaves Florida woman with 'significant' bite injuries, rescuers sayUSA TODAY - Tyler VazquezMELBOURNE, Fla. – Paramedics responded to Fay Lake Wilderness Park in Port St. John Saturday after a woman was bitten by an alligator. Brevard County Fire Rescue said the woman had "significant" bite and
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMatt Harvey Angels place Harvey on 10-day IL following rough outingUSA TODAY SportsANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels placed Matt Harvey on the 10-day injured list with an upper back strain on Saturday, two days after what he deemed an "embarrassing" loss and one of the worst
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoSan Diego Padres Padres hit team-record 7 HRs, rout Jays 19-4, win 5th in rowUSA TODAY SportsTORONTO (AP) — In an afternoon full of big hits for the San Diego Padres, it was left to ninth-place batter Austin Hedges to register the biggest. Hedges connected for a grand slam and the Padres hit franchise-record
Sports Virginia rallies, upends Duke in double overtime; Yale returns to NCAA championship gameUSA TODAY Sports - Eddie TimanusPHILADELPHIA — In what has become a recurring theme for the Virginia men’s lacrosse team, the Cavaliers overcame a fourth-quarter deficit and prevailed in double overtime 13-12. The victim this time was
Sports His NFL dreams fell apart. So former Iowa star Drew Ott is building a new life on the farmUSA TODAY Sports - Chad LeistikowTRUMBULL, Neb. — The late-morning sun is shining in the farm fields of south-central Nebraska, a welcomed change this rain-soaked spring. It’s planting season, and the most famous resident of Trumbull
