LAS VEGAS - Gennady Golovkin will make his Las Vegas debut when he meets Canelo Alvarez in a middleweight title showdown that figures to be the richest fight since Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao squared off two years ago.
LONDON - Lance Stroll has been excited about racing on home soil from the moment he was announced as a Formula One driver last year but, as the Canadian Grand Prix approaches, the teenager is focused on maintaining his composure.
PARIS - For all of the tumult in the French Open women's draw and the unfamiliar names filling the quarterfinal slots, the men's tournament has been much more about the usual suspects: Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka and, of course, Rafael Nadal.
PARIS - Simona Halep said on Monday she was "ashamed" her on-court behavior prompted respected coach Darren Cahill to call a temporary halt to their partnership.
PARIS - Kei Nishikori claimed he couldn't remember his upset win over Andy Murray at last year's US Open after booking a rematch with the world No 1 at Roland Garros on Monday.
"I am sure everyone will join me. We share our thoughts and prayers with everyone who has been affected."
OAKLAND, California - The way Stephen Curry dribbled every which way to beat LeBron James to the rim in a move reminiscent of his MVP magic underlined the ease with which the Golden State Warriors grabbed a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals by downing the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-113 on Sunday night.
DETROIT, Michigan - Down the street from where the Red Wings' 'Russian Five' took the NHL by storm in the 1990s, defenseman Nikita Zaitsev sat with his agent and explained that the pain of being passed over in the NHL draft three times was gone.
ARLINGTON, Texas - George Springer and the Houston Astros won their 10th straight game on Sunday, matching their state rival for the season's longest winning streak.
MADRID - Thousands of delirious Real Madrid fans called for Cristiano Ronaldo to win a fifth Ballon d'Or on Sunday as the Spanish giant paraded the Champions League trophy for a record 12th time.
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