Djokovic sweeps way into Italian Open semis
ROME — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic posted a 7-5, 7-6 (1) win over Felix Augeraliassime to reach the Italian Open semifinals.
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Top-ranked reached the Italian Open semis and extended her win streak to 26 by beating Bianca
Andreescu 7-6 (2), 6-0.
NFL: The Bills signed their entire eight-player draft class, including first-round pick cornerback Kaiir Elam, in time for the start of their two-day rookie minicamp . ... Browns free agent receiver Jarvis Landry, a five-time Pro Bowler, is joining the Saints . ... Detroit signed defensive end and No. 2 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson to a $35.7 million, fouryear contract with a team option for a fifth season . ... Houston signed six draft picks, including No. 3 overall pick LSU defensive back Derek Stingley Jr.
College football: Bill Sheridan resigned as Wisconsin’s inside linebackers coach while the NCAA investigates him for potential rules violations during his tenure as Air Force’s defensive line coach . ... A warrant was issued for University of Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez after he was a no-show for his arraignment on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol.
College basketball: Florida officially signed graduate transfer and St. Bonaventure guard Kyle Lofton . ... Maryland landed a commitment from Georgetown guard Donald Carey . ... St. Bonaventure’s two-time Atlantic 10 defensive player of the year Osun Osunniyi announced he’s transferring to Iowa State . ...
Nebraska women’s associate head coach Chuck Love, who was suspended with pay three months ago, has left the program.
Hockey: Seth Jones had a goal and an assist as the U.S. beat Latvia 4-1 in its Group B opener of the ice hockey worlds in Helsinki.
Cycling: Dutch cyclist Koen Bouwman claimed a first grand tour stage victory after winning a tough seventh stage of the Giro d’italia and Juan Pedro Lopez kept hold of the pink jersey.
Autos: Will Power used the final lap of qualifying to move past five drivers and take the pole for Saturday’s Indycar Grand Prix.
— Wire reports