WTA roundup: Anisimova upsets Zhang Shuai at Hiroshima semis
American Amanda Anisimova advanced to the first WTA final of her career with a 7-6 (4), 7-5 upset of China’s Zhang Shuai on Saturday at the Japan Women’s Open in Hiroshima.
NFL notebook: Browns to release WR Gordon
The Cleveland Browns will release wide receiver Josh Gordon on Monday, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Tennis: Pegula continues Quebec win streak with upset of Kenin
American qualifier Jessica Pegula upset fifth seed Sofia Kenin 4-6 6-2 6-4 at Quebec City on Saturday to reach her first WTA final.
Russia must turn over lab database to be compliant, WADA says
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) emphasized on Saturday that Russian officials will have to submit a copy of the former Moscow laboratory database and raw data if the country’s anti-doping agency RUSADA is to be reinstated later this month.
Motor racing: Vettel rues messy qualifying session before Singapore showdown
Sebastian Vettel was left to rue another frustrating day in his pursuit of championship leader Lewis Hamilton after the German could only manage third place in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday.
Mayweather says he will fight Pacquiao again this year
Former heavyweight champion Floyd Mayweather said on Saturday he was coming out of retirement for a 2018 rematch with Manny Pacquiao.
American Olson holds two-shot lead at Evian Championship golf
American Amy Olson fired a bogey-free six-under-par 65 to take a two-shot advantage after three rounds at the Evian Championship in France on Saturday.
Cycling: Britain’s Yates poised for Vuelta victory
Britain’s Simon Yates all but assured himself victory in the Vuelta a Espana by finishing third in Saturday’s 20th and penultimate stage.
40-year-old Bryan helps keep U.S. Davis Cup hopes afloat
Mike Bryan used all his experience as the world No.1 doubles player at the age of 40 to prevail in an epic five-set rubber alongside Ryan Harrison on Saturday and help the United States cling on to their Davis Cup dream in Croatia.
Davis Cup roundup: U.S. survives vs. Croatia, France clinches
The doubles team of Mike Bryan and Ryan Harrison kept the United States’ hopes alive with a marathon win over host Croatia in Davis Cup action on Saturday.




