Driven Djokovic eyes New York redemption after elbow misery
Novak Djokovic sat out last year’s U.S. Open to rest an elbow injury that eventually required surgery, but that pain and frustration felt like a distant memory on Friday when the Serb completed his march to the New York final with authority.
Djokovic eases past Nishikori to reach U.S. Open final
Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin del Potro for the U.S. Open title after the Serb beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-4 6-2 in their semi-final on Friday.
Nishikori cites Djokovic’s ‘aggressive’ play in U.S. Open exit
Kei Nishikori was run ragged by Novak Djokovic in their U.S. Open semi-final on Friday and conceded he had been overwhelmed by the Serb’s aggression and energy.
First-half goals give Brazil comfortable 2-0 win over U.S.
Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.
NFL notebook: Falcons lose Pro Bowl S Neal for season
Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl strong safety Keanu Neal will miss the rest of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Thursday’s season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the team announced.
After nearly quitting, ‘everything is almost perfect’: Del Potro
When Juan Martin del Potro takes the court on Sunday in the U.S. Open men’s final he will look to not only end a nine-year Grand Slam title drought but also extend a comeback from when he almost quit professional tennis three years ago.
MLB notebook: White Sox’s Kopech has torn UCL
Michael Kopech, the top pitching prospect of the Chicago White Sox, has a torn ulnar collateral ligament and likely will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced Friday.
Red Sox shut down 2B Pedroia for season
Dustin Pedroia has been shut down for the rest of the season by the Boston Red Sox, but the injured second baseman is optimistic he can return healthy in 2019.
NASCAR notebook: Kahne seeking answers to dehydration issues
SPEEDWAY, Ind. – In a Friday conference call with reporters, Kasey Kahne provided greater detail as to why he won’t be racing in Sunday’s Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard.
Nadal’s repeat bid in New York derailed by injury
Rafael Nadal tried to put a brave face on it but the defending U.S. Open champion could not hide his frustration after yet another physical setback denied him the chance to add to his haul of Grand Slam titles.
