MLB launches probe into Biogenesis linked players
Major League Baseball has begun interviews with players tied to the Biogenesis clinic in Miami which allegedly sold performance enhancing drugs. Anthony Bosch agreed to talk. union chief Weiner says no discipline decisions will be made until interviews wrap. Names linked include Alex Rodriguez, Ryan Braun, Nelson Cruz, Melky Cabrera, and Bartolo Colon, with suspensions pending findings.
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Miami Heat seek rebound from Chris Bosh in NBA Finals
In the NBA Finals opener against the San Antonio Spurs, Miami center Chris Bosh eyes a quick start after a late series slump. He insists his confidence remains high as the Heat rely on him alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to counter Tim Duncan and the Spurs’ size and athleticism.
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Nadal Djokovic set for French Open Friday semifinal
Nadal and Djokovic swept quarterfinals at Roland Garros in straight sets. Nadal beat Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2 6-3 6-1, Djokovic defeated Tommy Haas 6-3 7-6 7-5. Semifinal pits Djokovic, No.1, against Nadal, aiming for eight titles at one major. In Jackson, Miss., a federal indictment charges seven people including Devonta Pollard for conspiring to kidnap a 6-year-old girl from an east Mississippi elementary school amid a $50,000 ransom demand.
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Orb Leads Belmont Field as Morning-Line Favorite
New York Kentucky Derby winner Orb is the 3-1 favorite in a 14-horse Belmont Stakes field. Preakness winner Oxbow is 5-1 after drawing post seven. Todd Pletcher enters five 3-year-olds including Unlimited Budget and Palace Malice in the 11 12 mile race. Revolutionary is 9-2 second choice with other entrants Frac Daddy Freedom Child Giant Finish Golden Soul Incognito Vyjack and Will Take Charge.
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Roethlisberger undergoes knee surgery
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is out until training camp after a minor knee procedure. Coach Mike Tomlin said the surgery has no long term effects and Roethlisberger will be ready when camp opens next month.
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Nationals place Strasburg on 15-day DL
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was moved to the 15-day disabled list with a strained back muscle after he skipped a bullpen session. The decision came after the workout was intended to gauged his readiness for a Saturday start.
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Olbermann Rejoins TBS for Postseason Baseball Studio Show
New York anchor Keith Olbermann will host TBS postseason baseball coverage this October. He teams with Hall of Famer Dennis Eckersley, returning to a familiar studio role after earlier work with NBC, Fox, and CNN under Turner networks.
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Irish signee switches to UCLA in last minute switch
SouTH BEndo, Inc. star Eddie Vanderdoes, a top defensive lineman from California, once pledged to Notre Dame in February but now intends to enroll at UCLA. The move follows a LOI signing and reshapes the national recruiting picture with Vanderdoes shifting to the Bruins.
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Track and Royals Schedule Leap Frog Weekend
Kansas University sports calendar lists track at NCAA Outdoor in Eugene Oregon Friday plus Royals baseball games with Minnesota and Houston both at 7 10 p m. The entry mixes two events with no further details on venues or outcomes.
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Graf Becomes Youngest French Open Champion
West Germany's Steffi Graf, nearly 18, defeats Martina Navratilova 6 4 8 6 to win the French Open becoming the youngest women's champion in the event's history. Greg Cote notes a light moment about Marlins wives and Rays wives in a separate annual game. Juli Inkster also wins the 1999 U S Women's Open with a 16 under 272, a record over 72 holes.
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