• The Canadian Press

    The 2024 French Open has started and there is now a retractable roof atop Court Suzanne Lenglen

    PARIS (AP) — The 2024 French Open is underway at Roland Garros, with play in the first round starting on Sunday after a ceremony to inaugurate the new retractable roof above Court Suzanne Lenglen. There is no rain in the forecast for Day 1, so that might be the only use of the movable cover atop the second-largest stadium at the tournament facility. The main arena, Court Philippe Chatrier, has had its retractable roof since the 2020 tournament. Among the players scheduled to play Sunday are four

  • The Canadian Press

    UEFA celebrates growth of women's soccer as Barcelona lifts another Women's Champions League trophy

    BILBAO, Spain (AP) — It was a night of celebration for Barcelona after another Women’s Champions League title, and for the women’s game in general after another season with significant growth in the sport. Barcelona defeated Lyon 2-0 to win its third European trophy and to add to its recent dominance in the sport on Saturday, capping a year that saw increased attendance, additional revenue and more participation by women across all levels of the sport. A record crowd of 50,827 for a final was on

  • The Canadian Press

    Indianapolis 500: A double bid, a whiff of scandal and the fear of rain as race day arrives

    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 is set for midday Sunday, though race day arrived with all eyes on the weather. The forecast called for a strong chance of rain, raising the prospect that the 108th running of IndyCar's showcase event might be delayed or even postponed a day. The defending race winner is Josef Newgarden, whose Team Penske teammates Will Power and Scott McLaughlin join him on the front row.t McLaughlin won the pole position after breaking the four-lap qualifying record wit

  • Yahoo Sports

    Jayson Tatum helps Celtics survive to take 3-0 series lead over Pacers. Did Boston prove its championship mettle?

    Boston's gutty 114-111 victory may be the Celtics’ greatest claim yet the league’s best regular-season team can truly withstand this playoff gauntlet.