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Rafael Nadal had his way with Kei Nishikori, winning in straight sets to reach the French Open semifinals. (Image: Pavel Golovkin/AP)

One More Time: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer to Meet in French Open Semifinals

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer had little trouble winning their respective quarterfinal matches at the French Open on Tuesday, setting up another encounter between the two rivals in the semifinals. Nadal reached his record 12th French Open semifinal by crushing Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. Nadal Cruises, Federer Gets Past […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left with Jim Kelly, issued for the second time in three years, his opinion that the Buffalo Bills need a new stadium. (Image: Pinterest)

Goodell Again Lobbies for New Stadium for Buffalo Bills

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell used former Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly’s charity golf tournament to once again reiterate his stance that the Bills need a new stadium. The head of the professional football league said it is time for a new home. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, left […]

Dustin Johnson, left, is a 7/1 pick to win the US Open, just behind two-time winner, Brooks Koepka, who is the favorite at 13/2. (Image: Getty)

Koepka Still Favorite to Win Third Consecutive US Open

The odds on who will win the nation’s championship are still firmly in Brooks Koepka’s favor, as he has a chance to win his third consecutive US Open next week. The two-time winner of the major championship has slipped a bit, however, moving from 5/1 in May to 13/2, according to […]

Horse racing getting a needed boost from newly passed gambling expansion in Illinois. ((Image: Arlington Park)

Happy Days Ahead for Illinois Horse Racing Thanks to Gambling Expansion Law

The once vibrant Illinois horse racing industry now could be on a path to restoration. The dramatic decline in business in recent decades, caused by other wide-ranging gambling availabilities within the state and in neighboring jurisdictions, is likely to be ending. At least that’s the hope after passage this weekend […]

Will Smith, rookie catcher for the LA Dodgers, gets soaked by his teammates celebrating a walk-off home run against the Phillies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. (Image: AP)

LA Dodgers Sweep Bryce Harper and the Phillies, First Team to 40 Wins

Two of the best teams in the National League squared off this weekend at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and the Dodgers (41-19) swept the AL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies (33-26). The Dodgers also became the first team to win 40 games this season. This weekend’s sweep also included a walk-off […]

The Seattle Mariners traded outfielder Jay Bruce to the Philadelphia Phillies for a minor leaguer and cash considerations. (Image: Getty)

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Outfielder Jay Bruce from Seattle Mariners

The Philadelphia Phillies added power and depth to their outfield on Sunday as they picked up former All-Star Jay Bruce from the Seattle Mariners. Philadelphia sent minor league third baseman Jake Scheiner and cash considerations to Seattle in exchange for the outfielder. Bruce Could Start in Herrera’s Absence Bruce is […]

Patrice Bergeron (37) of the Boston Bruins celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals. (Image: Jeff Roberson/AP)

Blues Crushed 7-2 in First Stanley Cup Home Game in 49 Years

The Boston Bruins, with goals by their big dogs Patrice Bergeron and David Pastrnak, stomped the Saint Louis Blues 7-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals to take a 2-1 series lead after the Blues lost their first Cup Finals home game since 1970. The Bruins went a […]

Andy Ruiz Jr. stunned the world by defeated world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua by knockout in the seventh round of their fight at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. (Image: Getty)

Andy Ruiz Jr. Shocks Anthony Joshua to Win Three Heavyweight Titles

Andy Ruiz Jr. knocked out Anthony Joshua in the seventh round on Saturday night to capture three of the major heavyweight championships in one of the biggest upsets in recent boxing history. Ruiz knocked down Joshua twice in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden before referee Michael Griffin stopped […]