Nadal seeding for French Open not being considered, says Mauresmo
PARIS : Former world number Rafael Nadal is unlikely to be seeded at next month's French Open, Roland Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday.
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Lakers' playoff futility vs. Nuggets recalls other streaks - ESPN
The Los Angeles Lakers just can't beat the Denver Nuggets.
Man who killed Saints' Will Smith gets 25-year prison sentence - ESPN
NEW ORLEANS — The man who fatally shot retired New Orleans Saints star Will Smith during a confrontation following a car crash in 2016 received a 25-year prison sentence Thursday in a New Orleans courtroom.
Neck injuries on drowned wife could have been caused by a hand, court hears
Injuries found on a woman her husband was accused of drowning to claim £3.5m in life insurance could have been caused by a hand or arm around her neck, a court heard.
Bayer Leverkusen player gives update on his future amid Manchester United transfer links
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Exequiel Palacios has remained coy on his future in Germany amid links with Manchester United.
Spanish govt to oversee RFEF, raising concerns from FIFA, UEFA
MADRID :The Spanish government on Thursday announced the creation of a special committee to oversee the country's football federation (RFEF) until the governing body holds new elections.
Bob Baffert-trained Muth loses appeal to enter Kentucky Derby - ESPN
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables' requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week's Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
2024 NBA playoffs - Bets, lines and stats for Thursday - ESPN
The first round of the NBA playoffs continues tonight with a trio of Game 3s. The game I'm really anxious for is the matchup between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center. The first two games in this series have been closely contested, and I expect that trend to continue in Game 3. There are two prop bets I like from that game, in addition to two from the other games on the slate. Let's get into it.
WADA to launch independent review into Chinese doping case
The under-fire World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Thursday it would launch an independent review over its handling of a case that allowed 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance to avoid punishment.