Reuters Sports News Summary

Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Tiger on Masters: 'It really hasn't sunk in'

Tiger Woods is sending a message that he thinks he still has enough left, emotionally and physically, to win three more major championships to tie Jack Nicklaus' record 18 titles. Speaking to GolfTV in his first sit-down interview since the Masters, Woods said he has taken some time off since his victory at Augusta National, which still doesn't feel real. Lawyer for Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls prostitution sting video 'unlawful'

Lawyers for New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft grilled a Florida police detective on Friday, seeking to persuade a judge to toss out hidden-camera footage that prosecutors say shows the 77-year-old soliciting prostitution at a massage parlor. "We think the whole warrant is unlawful," defense attorney Jack Goldberger told Judge Leonard Hanser in Palm Beach County court near the start of a multiday hearing scheduled to resume on Tuesday. Osaka, Kvitova dig deep to advance to Stuttgart semis

World number one Naomi Osaka came from behind in the final set to beat Croatian Donna Vekic 6-3 4-6 7-6(4) on Friday and move into the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semi-finals. Osaka comfortably won the opening set but was tested by the Croatian, who pushed her to the limit in the second and third. The Japanese made 45 unforced errors as she struggles to get to grips with swapping hard courts for clay. Criminal investigation of Chiefs' Hill reopens

Prosecutors in suburban Kansas City have reopened the criminal case against Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill after a television station aired audio on Thursday night that allowed viewers to hear a man identified as Hill threatening his fiance. She had accused him of injuring their 3-year-old son. Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed the case's reopening at a news conference to introduce newly acquired player Frank Clark on Friday afternoon. 2019 Draft: Winners and Losers

Only the first 32 picks are in the books, but the winners and losers after Day One of the NFL draft were abundantly obvious. Here's a look at the best and worst of the first round: U.S. pioneer Banks dies aged 54 after cancer battle

American soccer pioneer Jimmy Banks died on Friday at the age of 54 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, U.S. Soccer said. Milwaukee-born Banks and team mate Desmond Armstrong became the first two African-Americans named on a U.S. World Cup squad when they were included on the roster for the 1990 tournament. Sabbatini, Gay lead after first round of rain-soaked Zurich Classic

Rory Sabbatini and Brian Gay returned to soggy TPC Louisiana on Friday to put the finishing touches to a sparkling opening round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans that left them with a one-shot lead going into the second round of the team event. The veteran duo had completed 14 holes and were riding a streak of five consecutive birdies in the fourball matches when play was suspended on Thursday for darkness after rain and thunderstorms caused a nearly eight-hour delay. Masters champion Woods to skip Wells Fargo Championship

Next month's PGA Championship is likely to be the next tournament appearance for Tiger Woods, following the news the Masters champion will not play in next week's Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina. Woods had until Friday afternoon to enter the Wells Fargo, but the deadline came and went without his committing to the May 2-5 event at Quail Hollow, where he played last year. Semenya wins 1,500 meters at South African championships

Caster Semenya cruised to the 1,500 meters gold at the South African Athletics Championships on Friday, adding to the 5,000 title she claimed the previous day. Semenya won in 4:13.59, 16 seconds ahead of second-placed Carmie Prinsloo in a typically dominant display that was still some way off her personal best. Kenyan Kiptum suspended, won't run in London Marathon

World half marathon record holder Abraham Kiptum has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for an Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) violation, the AIU said on Friday. London Marathon organizers said Kenyan Kiptum had left London and will not take part in Sunday's race.

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