The world No 1 was left curled on the floor for some time after being struck, before being led inside by officials as fans questioned where the missile had come from.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has revealed why he does not want to be compared to Michael Jordan, who is regarded as one of the best basketball players of all-time.
The 27-year-old is now 'provisionally' unable to fight on any card that is 'organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the BBBoC or any other World Anti-Doping Code-compliant sport'.
NATHAN SALT AT THE ETIHAD: Manchester City brought an end to Leeds United's fairytale run as they turned on the style to win the FA Youth Cup.
The former San Diego Padres third baseman collapsed while coaching his son's Little League team before passing away on Thursday, according to MLB reporter Bob Nightengale.
Olivia Dunne and her Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher boyfriend have arrived in the Steel City for his Major League Baseball debut on Saturday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs.
Phelps won 28 Olympic medals - including 23 golds - across four Games. That haul - collected between 2004 and 2016 - makes him the most decorated Olympian of all time.
The two boxing stars will finally do battle on May 18 in an undisputed heavyweight title fight that will go down in the history books as one of the most highly-anticipated bouts of all time.
NATHAN SALT: For Yorke, who joined United in a blockbuster move at the start of a treble-winning 1998-99 season from Aston Villa, the allure of United is fading on today's big names.
Just six years ago Tottenham were playing their home games at Cheshunt FC. Their transformation from a grassroots club to a full-time professional outfit took time.
The 33-year-old launched into a furious tirade at Italian Open umpire Mohamed Lahyani and earned a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct during his match with Fabio Fognini
The Knicks enjoyed one of the best regular seasons in their history, racking up 50 wins for the first time in over a decade to storm into the postseason as strong contenders to clinch the Championship.
Why Brady agreed to do the roast in the first place is unclear, as he looked uncomfortable with the harsh jokes from trained, well-seasoned comics and people he knew well making fun of him.
Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that this will be his final season at PSG.
New Heights enjoyed a meteoric rise during the last NFL season with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis dating Taylor Swift, while his team went all the way to Super Bowl victory.
DOMINIC KING AT CHESTER: Owen, owner of Manor House Stables and a racing devotee, realised a lifetime ambition when Zoffee won the Chester Cup.
The Gypsy King will face off against Usyk on May 18 in Riyadh in a bid to become the first unified heavyweight world champion in 24 years.
Rangers captain Barry Ferguson had missed twice from the spot three weeks earlier and, as the title race headed for final day drama, Alex McLeish needed to know who was taking over penalty duties.
The victim went to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, a police spokesperson told the Dallas Morning News . He is said to have had visible swelling on one side of his face.
However, some clips taken from the RefCam during the game have since been showcased online, including the official's decision to deny Palace a penalty.
Ipswich were celebrating back-to-back promotions earlier this week (pictured) after they booked their place in next season's Premier League on the last day of the Championship season.
Norris, 24, the youngest ever British Formula One driver, took to the track to try out the latest EA Sports game fresh off the back of a stunning victory for McLaren in Florida last weekend.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift only went public with their romance in September - but one of the Chiefs star's teammates already believes a proposal is on the cards.
EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Baxter is set to be included in England's squad for the summer tour of Japan and New Zealand - alongside a Test centurion who has just turned 37.
TO SILENCE that mouthy supporter last week, Jack Butland should have dug out the old Dean Saunders line from the nineties.