Reuters Sports News Summary


Reuters | Updated: 05-06-2019 13:26 IST | Created: 05-06-2019 13:26 IST
Reuters Sports News Summary

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Nadal and Federer set up classic French Open semi-final

French Open fans will be treated to the semi-final they had always hoped for as great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal advanced in contrasting fashion on Tuesday to set up a last-four encounter at Roland Garros. While 11-times champion Nadal demolished Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1 6-3, 20-times Grand Slam winner Roger Federer had a tougher task in dispatching fellow Swiss Stan Wawrinka 7-6(4) 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in the quarter-finals. 'Old' Halep counting on experience to tame teenager Anisimova

Facing two teenagers in as many rounds in the French Open has left Simona Halep feeling "old", but the 27-year-old said the experience of being a Grand Slam winner can help her tackle youthful rivals, who show no fear. Having dismantled 18-year-old Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-1 6-0 in the last round, defending champion Halep faces a potentially tricky encounter against American Amanda Anisimova in the quarter-finals at Roland Garros on Wednesday. NFL notebook: Bell works out at Jets' minicamp

Running back Le'Veon Bell took part in on-field workouts at the New York Jets' mandatory minicamp Tuesday after skipping most of the team's spring voluntary workouts. He worked with the first-team offense in 11-on-11 drills in what was his first competitive football since January 2018, when he last played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Former UEFA President Lennart Johansson dies aged 89

Lennart Johansson, the Swedish former president of Europe's football association UEFA, has died after a short illness aged 89, Sweden's Football Association said on Wednesday. Johansson, who was UEFA president from 1990 to 2007, was a driving force behind the formation of the Champions League and ran against Swiss Sepp Blatter to head football's world governing body FIFA in an acrimonious vote in 1998 but lost. NBA notebook: Durant officially out for Game 3

Kevin Durant is officially out for Game 3, while Klay Thompson was listed as questionable by Golden State coach Steve Kerr for Wednesday's NBA Finals game against the visiting Toronto Raptors. Durant (calf) is moving closer to a return from the injury he sustained May 8 against the Houston Rockets in the second round of the playoffs. Report: Keuchel, Yankees appear to be match

Dallas Keuchel could be headed to the New York Yankees. The free-agent lefty is closing in on an agreement with the Yankees, per MLB Network, with the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros thought to be left in the wake of the AL East-leading Yanks. NHL notebook: Bruins' Chara reportedly has broken jaw

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara sustained a broken jaw when hit in the face by a puck in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. However, the Bruins continue to list the 42-year-old captain's status as undecided. The best-of-seven championship series between the Bruins and the St. Louis Blues is tied at 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Thursday night in Boston. MLB roundup: Bruce blasts 2 HRs in first start for Phils

Jay Bruce wasted little time in making his presence felt with the Philadelphia Phillies. Two days after being acquired by the Phillies from the Seattle Mariners, Bruce hit two home runs, doubled and equaled his career high with six RBIs on Tuesday night to lead the Phillies to a 9-6 win over the host San Diego Padres. Raptors not letting Warriors' injuries change their focus in NBA Finals

The Toronto Raptors may have a prime opportunity to jump ahead in the NBA Finals given the whack of injuries that have plagued the Golden State Warriors but they are not changing their approach to the pivotal contest. The Warriors will be without two-time reigning NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant and backup forward Kevon Looney for Wednesday's game while sharp-shooting guard Klay Thompson is questionable with a hamstring injury. MLB notebook: Keuchel, Yanks reportedly near agreement

Free agent left-hander Dallas Keuchel is closing in on an agreement with the New York Yankees, MLB Network indicated Tuesday, with the St. Louis Cardinals, Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros thought to be left in the wake of the American League East leaders. New York hasn't had ace right-hander Luis Severino all season, and James Paxton and CC Sabathia each spent time on the injured list.

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