Indians Byrd hit with 162 game drug suspension

(Reuters) - Cleveland Indians outfielder Marlon Byrd was suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday after he tested positive for a banned substance a second time.

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Baseball, surfing among five sports recommended for Tokyo 2020

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (Reuters) - Five sports, including baseball, skateboarding and surfing, are on track to feature at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after the IOC on Wednesday recommended their inclusion to attract a younger audience, said a source close to the discussions.

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Serena stifles contest to reach Roland Garros quarters

PARIS (Reuters) - It would be unfair to blame Elina Svitolina, for so few have what it takes to bring the best out of Serena Williams.

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Brazil, after Europe attacks, raises guard against Olympic terror

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil is raising its guard and tightening security ahead of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after the recent attacks in Paris and Brussels and a threat by an alleged Islamic State militant.

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Djokovic enters $100 million dollar club, Serena plays catch-up

PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic had 100 million reasons to celebrate reaching the French Open quarter-finals on Wednesday -- albeit two days later than expected -- as players made a mad dash to clear the fourth-round backlog created by the fickle Parisian weather.

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Djokovic labors into French Open quarter-finals

PARIS (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic recovered from a mediocre start to reach the quarter-finals of the French Open on Wednesday with a 3-6 6-4 6-1 7-5 rain-delayed victory against plucky Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut.

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Cavs, LeBron find same title hope obstacle in Golden State

(Reuters) - LeBron James and the Cavaliers rested up and waited through a tumultuous Western Conference finals before finding themselves right back where they were last year, going against the Warriors for the NBA title.

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