STOCKHOLM – A bus raced out of control into a busy downtown square after the Stockholm Marathon Saturday, crashing down a set of steps, injuring six people and causing a panic among spectators, police and eyewitnesses said.
PARIS – Novak Djokovic extended his perfect start to the season at the French Open on Saturday, beating Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 for his 40th straight victory this year.
Djokovic has not lost in 42 matches dating to last year’s Davis Cup final. He and Del Potro returned to Court Suzanne Lenglen on Saturday after splitting the first two sets Friday before the match was suspended because of darkness.
MIAMI – Scottie Pippen said LeBron James may be basketball’s greatest player ever.
Among those who disagree: LeBron James.
The Miami Heat forward provided his reaction to Pippen’s comparison between James and Michael Jordan on Saturday, essentially saying he was flattered by the sentiment but simply does not believe he’s done enough to merit mention among the game’s highest echelon.