USOC strikes a deal with IOC
(MATHIEU BELANGER / REUTERS)
The USOC makes financial amends with the IOC, then sets its sights on bringing the Olympics back to the United States.
Mystics and WNBA
Tennis
- French Open's defending champion, Li Na of China, adjusts to new status as title holder
- Serena Williams: 2nd French Open title, decade later, would be 'really intense, really crazy'
- Top-seeded Radwanska reaches Belgian Open final; will face Halep or Arvidsson
- French Open draw: Djokovic, Federer could meet in rematch of last year's epic Paris semifinal
Boxing & MMA
Cycling
- Roman Kreuziger wins tough 19th stage of Giro d'Italia; Joaquin Rodriguez retains overall lead
- Andrea Guardini wins 18th stage of Giro d'Italia; Joaquin Rodriguez retains overall lead
- 3 women, 2 Olympic TT spots, 1 Idaho bike race to go before US selection
- 3 women, 2 Olympic TT spots, 1 Idaho bike race to go before US selection
Golf
- Ryder Cup captains Colin Montgomerie, Jose Maria Olazabal head field for US Open qualifying
- Easy English: PGA Tour rookie within 1 stroke of lead after 1 round at Colonial; Johnson leads
- Z. Johnson leads at the Colonial
- Alabama takes 2-stroke lead over Southern Cal into final round, Jao-Javanil tied with Molinaro
Auto Racing
- Franchitti, Dixon put Chip Ganassi's team atop speed chart during Indy's final practice
- Owner, innovator Roger Penske working toward wins at Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600
- Drivers expect another wide-open race at Monaco GP while fans relish unpredictable F1 season
- Almirola, Ambrose go 1-2 in qualifying, making it an all-Richard Petty Motorsports front row
Horse Racing
- Trainer of Triple Crown hopeful I'll Have Another suspended 45 days over violation
- Italian Rules wins feature at Betfair Hollywood Park, beating Indian Firewater
- Horse co-owned by Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol to start in weekend race at Betfair Hollywood Park
- Harness racing trainer Lou Pena suspended for nearly 1,700 drug violations
Olympics
- Fencing great Edoardo Mangiarotti, one of Italy's most famous Olympians, dies at 93
- Rogge says IOC still working to get Saudi Arabia to send female athletes to London Olympics
- Clay Stanley is the intense leader of the US men's volleyball team
- Judge asked to annul contracts and ban work at land where Olympic golf course to be built
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MLB power rankings
Dave Sheinin evaluates the best teams in Major League Baseball. (All stats/records through Thursday)
Part of the scrum
The University of Maryland rugby club team gets set to participate in the Collegiate Rugby Championship, to be held June 2-3 in Philadelphia.
Dunbar shines in DCIAA championships
London Freeland, Michael Smith propel Crimson Tide to defend track and field titles
Boys’ Lacrosse: South River 10, Westminster 8
South River wins the Maryland 4A/3A title, 10-8, over Westminster Wednesday afternoon.
Arundel beats Bowie 3-2 in nine innings
Wildcats advance with extra-inning victory in Maryland 4A baseball semifinal.
Cricket in the U.S.
Despite being a puzzlement to most Americans, cricket has its hotbeds in parts of the country.
I’ll Have Another wins Preakness
In repeat of the Kentucky Derby, I’ll Have Another beats Bodemeister in the stretch and sets up a possible Triple Crown run.
South River escapes Bel Air, 10-9
Double-overtime win advances No. 6 South River to Maryland 4A/3A state tournament final.
Girls’ Lacrosse: Severna Park 15, Catonsville 10
Severna Park wins, 15-10, over Catonsville in the Maryland 4A/3A semi-finals Friday afternoon in Reisterstown.
Softball: Northern 1, Huntingtown 0
Lindey Schmeiser’s solo home run gave Northern a 1-0 win over Huntingtown in the Maryland 3A South Championship.
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