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Cibulkova books spot in Strasbourg International final

STRASBOURG, France (AP) Fifth-seeded Dominika Cibulkova rallied past fourth-seeded Mihaela Buzarnescu 2-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1 to reach the final of the Strasbourg International on Friday.

After tumultuous year, Elliott wants to put the work in

With Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension behind him, the Cowboys expect a big year from the third-year running back.

Women back on the grid at Monaco GP, but in a different role

MONACO (AP) Women will make a return of sorts to the Formula One grid at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, although not in the previous ”grid girls” role now discarded.

Rays going with openers for weekend series vs. Orioles

The Tampa Bay Rays will have relievers opening up each game of this weekend’s three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Top Tweets: The Lynx assemble the Infinity Stones

FOX Sports North rounds up the week’s top social media posts

Top Tweets: Meet Brewers pitcher Brandon Not-so-ruff

FOX Sports Wisconsin rounds up the week’s top social media posts

Nick Wright illustrates why Golden State no longer appears to be the juggernaut Warriors of old

Joined by Chris Broussard in studio on First Things First, Nick Wright hones in on the 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals, explaining to Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe why he believes Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors no longer look like the juggernauts from past recent years. Do you agree with Nick?

Pakistan 136-3 after England 184 all out in 1st test

LONDON (AP) Opening batsman Azhar Ali made a half-century before falling to James Anderson as Pakistan reached 136-3 at lunch on the second day of the first test at Lord’s.

Nick Wright reveals how the Rockets defeated the Warriors in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead

In his conversation with Cris Carter and Jenna Wolfe surrounding the 2018 NBA Western Conference Finals, Nick Wright outlines how James Harden, Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets were able to take down Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors in Game 5. Will CP3 and The Beard dethrone the champs in Game 6 to win the West?

Nastase arrested twice in a day, accused of drunken driving

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) Former tennis player Ilie Nastase was arrested twice in the space of six hours in his native Romania on Friday, first on suspicion of driving a car while drunk and refusing to take a breathalyzer test, and then for going through a red light on a scooter.

Ilie Nastase arrested twice in a day for traffic offenses

BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) Romanian police have arrested former tennis player Ilie Nastase twice in the same day, first on suspicion of driving while drunk and refusing to take a breathalyzer test, and then for riding a scooter without a license.

Crusaders beat Hurricanes 24-13 in Super Rugby

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) The Christchurch-based Crusaders enhanced their place atop the Super Rugby table on Friday with a 24-13 win over the Wellington-based Hurricanes in a match in which all three Barrett brothers placed their names on the score sheet.

WORLD CUP: Gazza’s tears help relaunch English soccer

Barring its sole triumph at home in 1966, England hadn’t done much at the World Cup. And by 1990, the national game was in deep trouble.

Super Rugby player suspended for 6 weeks for midair kick

SYDNEY (AP) Highlanders player Tevita Nabura has been suspended for six weeks for a kung fu-style kick in midair to an opponent’s head in a Super Rugby match.

Albany Great Danes seeking 1st NCAA lacrosse title

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) It’s been nearly a decade since Albany men’s lacrosse coach Scott Marr made a pivotal decision – to venture into territory historically dominated by perennial power Syracuse University and try to recruit a trio of Native American high school lacrosse stars from central New York to play for his Great Danes.

Column: Jack Johnson’s biggest crime was being black

Jack Johnson’s biggest crime was being an unrepentant black man who beat up white men for a living.

Danica Patrick eases into final race of her career

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Danica Patrick strolled into Indianapolis Motor Speedway with a sunburn, a surprise gift from an afternoon spent in Green Bay, reading books while lying in the grass with boyfriend Aaron Rodgers.

Brother's memory keeps Stefan Wilson racing for a cause

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Stefan Wilson feels the presence of his late brother everywhere he turns at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

NFL players, coaches grapple with new anthem policy

RENTON, Wash. (AP) Seahawks coach Pete Carroll wanted to be talking about football matters – Seattle’s recommitment to the run game, the addition of two new coordinators, almost anything to do with what happens between the lines.

Tony Kanaan heads to AJ Foyt Racing for another Indy shot

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) For all the success Tony Kanaan has had inside an Indy car, from winning the series title to his long-sought Indianapolis 500 triumph, you’d think he would have landed with one team for good.

Perez plays ball off Choo's nose to help Duffy, KC top Texas

Texas’ offense struggled a night after matching a season high for runs in a 12-10 win over the New York Yankees.

Storm take on Sky (May 25, 2018)

The Seattle Storm will finally get to face a team other than the Phoenix Mercury on Friday night.

Orlando City, Fire look to shake off losses (May 25, 2018)

Orlando City has shown the ability to score goals this season, but its defense needs to iron out some rough spots.

Dodgers, Padres aim to continue ascent in NL West (May 25, 2018)

LOS ANGELES — The bottom two teams in the National League West will square off at Dodger Stadium starting Friday and neither of them are feeling all that bad about their status heading into Memorial Day weekend.

Red Bulls host Union with hope of winning five straight (May 25, 2018)

After thumping Eastern Conference giants New York City FC and Atlanta United, the New York Red Bulls might not be atop the standings — they are in fourth place, four points behind Atlanta with two games in hand — but they lead the league in average points per game (2.1), a better indicator of their current spot atop Major League Soccer.