Sharapova Wins French Open to Complete Career Slam
Maria Sharapova conquers Roland Garros 6 3 6 2 over Sara Errani to claim her first French Open title and complete a career Grand Slam after a 2008 shoulder surgery and long comeback. She spoke French in the victory speech and marked a standout return on clay with titles in Stuttgart and Rome this season.
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Commentary on NFL brain injuries likened to Big Tobacco
Orlando Sentinel piece recounts Brad Culpepper in 1993 sustaining a severe helmet bend and concussion after a kickoff collision with the Chargers. He joins 2000 plus former players suing the NFL over concussion handling, arguing the league knew risks and hid them, drawing parallels to tobacco litigation.
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Devils stay alive in Game 5 to force Stanley Cup return
New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 5 as Bryce Salvador scored on a deflection and Martin Brodeur stopped 25 shots. Zach Parise ended a five-game drought, Kings captain Justin Williams scored, and the series moves to Los Angeles for Game 6 with the Kings clinging to a 3-2 lead.
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Ji Leads LPGA Championship as Webb Trails by One
Eun-Hee Ji shot a 3 under 69 Saturday to hold a one shot lead over Karrie Webb after the third round at Locust Hill. Ji stands 4 under through 54 holes while Webb fired a 68 matching the best round of the tournament.
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Love, O'Hern and Merrick lead St. Jude Classic
U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III, Nick O'Hern and John Merrick share a 6 under 204 lead at the St. Jude Classic in Memphis. Love carded a 68 with three birdies and one bogey after a late-season decision to play. Rory McIlroy shot 72 to sit five under as he eyes the upcoming U S Open at The Olympic Club.
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Westwood Wins Nordea Masters by Five Shots in Sweden
Lee Westwood eases to victory at the Nordea Masters in Sweden with a five stroke margin. His final round 69 nets him a 19 under total 269 at Bro Hof Slott Golf Club as warmup for the U S Open.
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Logano Sets Pocono Track Qualifying Speed Record
Joey Logano powered a 179.598 mph lap at Pocono Raceway to claim the pole for the 400 mile NASCAR Sprint Cup race as 36 drivers topped the previous track mark of 172.533 mph set by Kasey Kahne in 2004, with Carl Edwards alongside Logano on the front row and Paul Menard, Kyle Busch, and Denny Hamlin among the top five.
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Wilson wins IndyCar at Texas after Rahal crash
Justin Wilson captured his first IndyCar win since 2009 at Texas Motor Speedway after Graham Rahal hit the wall while leading exiting turn four. Rahal appeared set for his first victory in over five years, but Wilson overtook with two laps remaining for his third series win. Garcia of the St. Louis Cardinals will be sidelined about a month with a left shoulder strain and 15 day DL.
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Royals Clash at Pittsburgh in Two Day Sports Calendar
Royals face Pittsburgh in a two day sports calendar event starting at 12 35 p m today with games scheduled over the next two days. Coaches and players anticipate tight matchups and potential standout performances.
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Journal Staff Online Sports Coverage Teases
Online only content from the Journal World staff highlights Keegan Ratings postgame rankings for KU football and basketball. Blogs by Andrew Hartsock rolling along discuss commuting by bike and rolling updates.
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Johnny Goodman wins 1933 U S Open as last amateur champion
The record notes Johnny Goodman captured the 1933 U S Open marking him as the last amateur to win the event. It also highlights Wayne Gretzky earning the Hart Trophy for a ninth time in 1989 as NHL MVP with the Los Angeles Kings.
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