Reuters: Sports NewsLakers reach West final, Celtics-Cavs go to Game 7NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers held off a furious late fightback by the Utah Jazz to book their place in the Western Conference final with a nail-biting 108-105 victory in Game Six on Friday. |
Baseball players sue Steiner Sports over trademarkNEW YORK (Reuters) - The Major League Baseball Players Association sued Steiner Sports Marketing Inc on Friday accusing the memorabilia seller of trademark infringement and counterfeiting. |
Williams sisters out of Italian OpenROME (Reuters) - American Venus Williams lost 5-7 6-2 6-3 to Serb title holder Jelena Jankovic in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday while her sister Serena pulled out at the same stage of the tournament with a back injury. |
Baseball players to OK new drug testing deal soonSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The head of the Major League Baseball players' union said on Friday he expects members to ratify tougher drug-testing rules soon. |
Graham trial could offer more doping revelationsSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Former elite athletics coach Trevor Graham is set to go on trial Monday on charges he lied to federal agents investigating the use of steroids. |
Soriano homers twice to set up Cubs winCHICAGO (Reuters) - Alfonso Soriano homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, their eighth win in 10 games. |
Byrd takes three shot lead at Atlanta ClassicATLANTA (Reuters) - American Jonathan Byrd grabbed a three shot lead over Kenny Perry and Ryan Palmer at the Atlanta Classic on Friday after producing an excellent six-under par round for the second successive day on the TPC Sugarloaf. |
Canada and Russia to meet in dream finalQUEBEC CITY (Reuters) - Canada beat Olympic champions Sweden 5-4 on Friday to set up a mouth-watering gold medal showdown with long-time rivals Russia at the ice hockey world championship. |
CORRECTION: Mets busy with team meeting as Yanks game rained outNEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Mets had the night off on Friday when their game against the New York Yankees was postponed because of rain, yet the National League team put in time to clear the air with a team meeting. |
NHL players ponder next labor moveSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - National Hockey League players have the option to reopen the current labor deal with owners a year early, but likely will not make a final decision until the middle of next season, the players' union chief said on Friday. |