Sports News Roundup: Wentz signs an extension through 2024; Nadal expects Federer onslaught

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

NFL notebook: Wentz signs an extension through 2024

The Philadelphia Eagles locked up franchise quarterback Carson Wentz on Thursday, with the sides agreeing to terms on a four-year contract extension through the 2024 season. ESPN reports the extension is worth $128 million, with a max value of $144 million and a record of more than $107 million guaranteed. Combined with the final two years of his rookie deal -- including $4.1 million in 2019 and $22.8 million in 2020 -- Wentz's contract is worth $154 million, with a max value of $170 million, over six years.

Warriors bank on Thompson's return for Game 4

The Toronto Raptors can move within one game of their first championship Friday night, but likely they will see a different-looking opponent than two days earlier when they take the floor for Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors, who trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven series, hope to get All-Star guard Klay Thompson back in action.

Mastercard cancels ad campaign for Brazil soccer star Neymar after rape accusation: report

Mastercard has cancelled an advertising campaign featuring Brazilian soccer star Neymar after a woman accused him of raping her in a Paris hotel, newspaper O Estado de S.Paulo reported on its website on Thursday. Mastercard said in a statement it was suspending its use of Neymar in advertising until the situation is "cleared up," according to the report.

Nadal expects Federer onslaught in the semi-final

Rafael Nadal is braced for an all-out assault from Roger Federer when the two great rivals meet at Roland Garros for the first time in eight years in Friday's French Open semi-final. Although Federer has won the last five meetings in their 38-match rivalry, none of them was on the Spaniard's beloved clay.

Australia's women soccer players to get the same base pay as men

Australia's professional women soccer players will be given the same base pay as men in a one-year extension to a collective bargaining agreement. Players in Australia's W-League will have their annual minimum remuneration hiked 33 per cent to A$16,344 ($11,400), with their base hourly rate matching the men's A-League, Football Federation Australia and the players union said on Friday.

Soccer: Australia's World Cup preparations soured by injuries

Australia's preparations for the women's World Cup have been hit by a tournament-ending foot injury to central defender Laura Alleway and a hamstring strain to teenage striker Mary Fowler. Alleway had carried the injury through a training camp in Turkey but had failed to recover in time to be fit for the World Cup opener against Italy on Sunday, the team said.

WTA 'extremely disappointed' by French Open semi scheduling

Women's Tennis Association boss Steve Simon has criticized French Open organizers for scheduling both of the women's semi-finals away from centre court. The decision was made after Wednesday's play was washed out, causing a logjam in schedule at Roland Garros.

NHL: Blues on verge of maiden Stanley Cup after blanking Bruins

The St. Louis Blues moved one win away from their first Stanley Cup triumph after a controversial 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday gave them a 3-2 lead in the National Hockey League's best-of-seven championship. David Perron scored what turned out to be the game-winner with just under 10 minutes to play, prompting enraged Bruins fans to litter the ice with debris in protest at a missed penalty call moments earlier.

Defending champion Halep knocked out of French Open

Defending champion Simona Halep was knocked out of the French Open when she lost 6-2 6-4 to 17-year-old American Amanda Anisimova in the quarter-finals on Thursday. The third seed from Romania had been looking to become the first woman to retain her title at Roland Garros since Belgian Justine Henin won three times in a row from 2005-07.

Warriors part-owner banned for shoving Raptors player

Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens, who shoved the Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors during a Finals game on Wednesday, has been fined $500,000 and banned from games for a year, the Warriors and the NBA said on Thursday. Lowry tumbled into the front row of the crowd in Oakland while diving for a loose ball during the fourth quarter and Stevens, who was sitting courtside, used one hand to push the player as he was getting back on his feet.