Monthly Archives: June 2018

The first day of minicamp marked a fresh start for Cincinnati Bengals tackle Jake Fisher, who was cleared to participate in 11-on-11 drills for the first time since a heart ailment ended his 2017 season in November. “I was able to get out there and put my best foot forward and just keep getting better,…

As the Colts opened minicamp Tuesday, quarterback Andrew Luck was seen throwing for the first time in months. He last threw in October and was later shut down and put on season-ending injured reserve two weeks later. Luck has been working out at the Colts Complex since April, rehabbing his surgically repaired right shoulder. The…

Grizzlies coach J.B. Bickerstaff continues to put together his coaching staff with the addition of Jerry Stackhouse as an assistant, according to an ESPN.com report. Stackhouse, a former NBA player and G League coach for the Toronto Raptors franchise, would be Bickerstaff’s second hire after luring away assistant coach Chad Forcier from the Orlando Magic…

Ten-time champion Rafael Nadal reached his 11th French Open final on Friday when he demolished Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets, setting up a title showdown with Dominic Thiem, the only man to defeat him on clay in the last two years. Nadal, a 16-time Grand Slam champion, claimed his 85th win in Paris against just two losses after weathering a…

The Cleveland Browns and running back Duke Johnson reportedly have agreed to a contract extension. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported the three-year deal is worth $15.6 million with a $5 million signing bonus. The move ensures Johnson, who was set to enter the final year of his rookie contract, won't test free agency next spring. The Browns selected Johnson…

After a resurgent first week at the French Open, Serena Williams was stopped short on Monday — not by her would-be opponent, Maria Sharapova, but by an injury to her right pectoral muscle that forced her to withdraw shortly before their fourth-round match was set to begin. “Right now I can’t actually serve,” said Williams,…