AP - The final score of Maria Sharapova's stunning loss in the French Open quarterfinals Tuesday did not look quite as embarrassing as it nearly did:

AP - Orlando Magic players say Jameer Nelson will play in the NBA finals, even though the All-Star point guard and his coach remain publicly pessimistic.

AP - As he matures on the mound, Roy Halladay is turning into more of a strikeout pitcher.

AP - Sergei Gonchar said it once, then repeated it again a few seconds later as he tried pumping some confidence into some discouraged teammates: It's not over.

AFP - Chile's Fernando Gonzalez blew away British third seed Andy Murray here on Tuesday to book a French Open semi-final date with Swedish giant-killer Robin Soderling, conqueror of Rafael Nadal.

AFP - Real Madrid Tuesday presented its new coach, Manuel Pellegrini opening up what the club hopes will be a new era in its history.

AP - Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria leads all AL players in fan voting for All-Star spots, more than doubling the total of perennial starter Alex Rodriguez.