The Latest on Wimbledon (all times local): 11 p.m. The first-round Wimbledon match between Nick Kyrgios and No. 21 seed Ugo Humbert has been suspended at 3-all in the fifth set because local rules prevent play past 11 p.m. It was the last match being contested Tuesday night. Kyrgios and Humbert — who also played an entertaining five-setter at the…
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: Artem Dovbyk scored late in extra time to give Ukraine a 2-1 win over Sweden and a spot in the European Championship quarterfinals. Oleksandr Zincheko had given Ukraine the lead in the 27th minute and Emil Forsberg equalized in the 43rd with his fourth goal of the tournament. Sweden defender Marcus Danielson was sent…
TENNIS-WIMBLEDON Serena Williams stopped by injury WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Serena Williams is out of Wimbledon after she stopped playing her first-round match because of a left leg injury. The 23-time Grand Slam champion was serving in the fifth game at Centre Court when she lost her footing near the baseline. Williams took a medical timeout and tried to continue…
TENNIS-WIMBLEDON Venus wins her 90th Wimbledon match WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Venus Williams has won a match at Wimbledon for the 90th time. She also beat the rain. The 41-year-old Williams advanced to the second round by defeating Mihaela Buzărnescu 7-5, 4-6, 6-3. The match ended moments before a light shower forced an interruption in play on some courts at…
NBA PLAYOFFS-SUNS/CLIPPERS Clippers stay alive PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were able to stave off elimination in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals by defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 5. Paul George poured in 41 points and Reggie Jackson added 23 as the short-handed Clippers downed the Suns, 116-102. George delivered 20 points in the third quarter and…
NBA PLAYOFFS-SUNS/CLIPPERS Clippers stay alive PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were able to stave off elimination in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals by defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 5. Paul George poured in 41 points and Reggie Jackson added 23 as the short-handed Clippers downed the Suns, 116-102. George delivered 20 points in the third quarter and…
NBA PLAYOFFS-SUNS/CLIPPERS Clippers stay alive PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were able to stave off elimination in the NBA’s Western Conference Finals by defeating the Phoenix Suns in Game 5. Paul George poured in 41 points and Reggie Jackson added 23 as the short-handed Clippers downed the Suns, 116-102. George delivered 20 points in the third quarter and…
TENNIS-WIMBLEDON Djokovic wins as Wimbledon ends hiatus WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There was a return to normalcy at Wimbledon on Monday, 102 weeks since a meaningful match was last played there. Fans were back in the stands at Old England Club following the cancellation of last year’s tournament due to the pandemic. The first winner on Centre Court was top…
TENNIS-WIMBLEDON Djokovic wins as Wimbledon ends hiatus WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — There was a return to normalcy at Wimbledon on Monday, 102 weeks since a meaningful match was last played there. Fans were back in the stands at Old England Club following the cancellation of last year’s tournament due to the pandemic. The first winner on Centre Court was top…
TENNIS-WIMBLEDON At Wimbledon, Murray ‘can still play at the highest level’ WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Andy Murray’s Wimbledon comeback is already generating plenty of drama. The 34-year-old Scotsman has played his first match at the All England Club since 2017. And he has won it despite blowing a huge lead in the third set. Murray beat No. 24-seeded Nikoloz Basilashvili…
