NBA PLAYOFFS Nets lose Irving, fall to Bucks MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets have lost their lead in the NBA’s Eastern Conference semifinals while losing another All-Star in the process. The Bucks have evened the series at two games apiece with a 107-96 win over the Nets. Giannis Antetokounmpo (YAH’-nihs an-teh-toh-KOON’-poh) finished with 34 points and Khris Middleton had…
The Latest on soccer’s European Championship: Netherlands defender Daley Blind says he had to overcome a “mental hurdle” to play in the European Championship match against Ukraine after watching television images of former teammate Christian Eriksen collapse on Saturday. Denmark’s team doctor said Eriksen’s heart stopped and that “he was gone” before being resuscitated during the team’s match against Finland….
NBA PLAYOFFS Bucks tie series with 107-96 Game 4 win as Nets lose Irving UNDATED (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and the Milwaukee Bucks rolled to a 107-96 Game 4 victory on Sunday to tie their second-round playoff series with the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets lost Kyrie Irving to a sprained right ankle midway through the second quarter….
FRENCH OPEN Djokovic rallies for his 2nd French Open title PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) has won his second French Open championship and his 19th Grand Slam title. Djokovic rallied past Stefanos Tsitsipas in a seesaw final at Roland Garros. The score was 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic also erased a two-set deficit to win in the fourth…
FRENCH OPEN Djokovic rallies for his 2nd French Open title PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) has won his second French Open championship and his 19th Grand Slam title. Djokovic rallied past Stefanos Tsitsipas in a seesaw final at Roland Garros. The score was 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic also erased a two-set deficit to win in the fourth…
PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the French Open (all times local): 9:40 p.m. Novak Djokovic says he’s grateful to a young boy who offered vocal support and advice throughout the French Open final. Moments after Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets, he gave his racket to the youngster in the stands, who jumped up and down in excitement…
FRENCH OPEN Djokovic rallies for his 2nd French Open title PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic (JOH’-koh-vihch) has won his second French Open championship and his 19th Grand Slam title. Djokovic rallied past Stefanos Tsitsipas in a seesaw final at Roland Garros. The score was 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Djokovic also erased a two-set deficit to win in the fourth…
NBA PLAYOFFS Nets and Bucks; Nuggets face daunting deficit UNDATED (AP) — The Nets and the Bucks were the NBA’s two highest-scoring teams in the regular season, but their playoff series has been noteworthy for its defense so far. The Bucks scored a league-high 120.1 points a game in the regular season but have averaged just 93 points in this…
NBA PLAYOFFS-CLIPPERS/JAZZ Clippers hammer Jazz to pull within 2-1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have climbed back into their NBA Western Conference semifinal series, avoiding an 0-3 hole. Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard had 34 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers in a 132-106 trouncing of the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles. Paul George chipped in 31 points,…
NBA PLAYOFFS-CLIPPERS/JAZZ Clippers hammer Jazz to pull within 2-1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have climbed back into their NBA Western Conference semifinal series, avoiding an 0-3 hole. Kawhi (kah-WY’) Leonard had 34 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers in a 132-106 trouncing of the Utah Jazz in Los Angeles. Paul George chipped in 31 points,…
