Belgium goes to World Cup without Nainggolan
BRUSSELS (AP) Belgium left midfielder Radja Nainggolan out of its World Cup squad on Monday despite a standout season with Champions League semifinalist Roma.
Iran names initial squad for World Cup
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Jalal Hosseini and Vouria Ghaffouri have both been left off Iran’s provisional 24-man squad for the World Cup.
SKorean club to be added to expanded Aussie baseball league
SYDNEY (AP) A South Korean club is set to be added to an expanded Australian Baseball League from next season in a first for sports Down Under.
Rival players support seeding Serena Williams at French Open
ROME (AP) Several of Serena Williams’ biggest rivals believe that the 23-time Grand Slam champion deserves more than just a guaranteed spot in the French Open draw.
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese soccer association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two months before the World Cup.
Kwon cut from World Cup squad in setback for South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Kwon Chang-hoon has been cut from South Korea’s World Cup squad after picking up an injury playing for his French club on the weekend.
Fired coach Halilhodzic suing Japanese football association
TOKYO (AP) Vahid Halilhodzic is suing the Japanese soccer association and its president after he was fired as national coach only two months before the World Cup.
Flares, riots force early end to season finale in Poland
WARSAW, Poland (AP) Fans of a Polish soccer team that was losing in the last game of the season threw flares onto the pitch, prompting the referee to call it off early.
Weekend Sports In Brief
HORSE RACING
WNBA's opening weekend highlighted by finals rematch
NEW YORK (AP) What an opening weekend for the WNBA.
Griner has 29 points and 10 boards, Mercury beat Storm 87-82 (May 20, 2018)
SEATTLE (AP) Brittney Griner had 29 points and 10 rebounds to help the Phoenix Mercury hold on for an 87-82 victory over the Seattle Storm on Sunday night.
NHRA Heartland Nationals postponed until Monday
TOKEKA, Kan. (AP) Courtney Force reached the Funny Car semifinals Sunday in the Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals before dewy conditions following rain postponed the eliminations at Heartland Motorsports Park.
McCullers, McCann lead Astros to 3-1 win over Indians
HOUSTON (AP) Lance McCullers finally found his curveball – and the results were devastating for the Cleveland Indians.
Curry comes alive to score 35, Warriors rout Rockets by 41, take 2-1 series lead
Curry comes alive to score 35, Warriors rout Rockets by 41
PHOTOS: Warriors crush Rockets by 41, take 2-1 series lead with 126-85 win
PHOTOS: Warriors crush Rockets by 41, take 2-1 series lead with 126-85 win
Mets, Marlins open series after differing outcomes (May 20, 2018)
NEW YORK — The New York Mets, in the midst of a long-awaited winning streak, probably cannot wait to get back on the field Monday. The Miami Marlins, on the other hand, might prefer to take the
Sparks edge Lynx 77-76 on Gray’s shot in WNBA Finals rematch
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Chelsea Gray’s contested off-balance shot in the lane at the buzzer gave the Los Angeles Sparks a 77-76 victory over the Minnesota Lynx in their season opener Sunday, an intense rematch of last year’s WNBA
Curry comes alive to score 35, Warriors rout Rockets by 41
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry shook, shimmied and screamed, letting his adoring fans and the Rockets know that Oracle Arena was his house.
LEADING OFF: Big Sexy vs Bronx Bombers; Harper in walk year
A look at what’s happening around the majors Monday:
White Sox go for season-high 3 straight wins
The Chicago White Sox will try to match a season high with their third straight victory when they welcome the Baltimore Orioles to open a four-game series on Monday night at Guaranteed Rate Field.