Damian Lillard glad to be 'back home' with Blazers, focuses on recovery - ESPN
PORTLAND, Ore. — It hit Damian Lillard as he drove home with his kids after signing a contract to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Venus Williams wins doubles match at Washington in return to tournament play - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Competing at a tournament for the first time in more than a year, and in doubles for the first time in nearly three, Venus Williams hit a big serve on her initial delivery at the DC Open on Monday and, curiously, it was wiped out by a foot-fault call.
Denny Hamlin Survives Rain Delay, Overtime Finish to Win Again at Dover
Denny Hamlin went back-to-back at Dover Motor Speedway, holding a late lead through a rain delay and an overtime finish Sunday for the Joe Gibbs Racing driver's series-best fourth victory of the season.
Wimbledon expansion planning permission cleared by UK court after challenge
LONDON :Wimbledon's plans to expand the grounds for the world's oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam in tennis overcame its first legal hurdle on Monday, as London's High Court rejected a challenge to the project by campaigners.
ATP roundup: Alexander Bublik wins in Gstaad for first title on clay
Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan won his first tournament on clay Sunday, topping Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 at the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad.
Venus Williams prioritising fun as she returns after 16-month absence
Former world number one Venus Williams said she was embracing the challenge and joy of tennis after a difficult year marked by health concerns and time away from the court as the 45-year-old prepares for her return at the Washington Open on Monday.
Canadian men close Volleyball Nations League season by playing spoiler with win over Ukraine
Canada closed out the Volleyball Nations League men's preliminary round with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-27, 31-29, 25-21) win over Ukraine on Sunday in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
'Pay them': As WNBA All-Star party wraps up, athlete pay comes into focus
INDIANAPOLIS :WNBA players wrested the spotlight of the All-Star weekend to get the fans on their side amid intensifying labor talks with the league, as the annual showcase of the sport's top talent celebrated an influx of new fans.