Game, net, match: Serena uses twist to reach final
Serena Williams has never been one to approach the net until it is time to exchange post-match pleasantries with an opponent but on Thursday she broke from tradition and it paid off with a trip to the U.S. Open final.
Former USA Gymnastics trainer in Texas jail on sex abuse charge
A former USA Gymnastics trainer was arrested and jailed in Texas after being accused of sexually abusing a child at a team training facility in Huntsville, jail officials said on Thursday.
49ers’ Sherman expects lockout after 2020
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said Thursday he believes a lockout is coming.
Ex-NBA star Garnett sues ex-accountant for $77 million
A wealth manager already convicted of defrauding one former NBA star also stole $77 million from Kevin Garnett, and Garnett is suing his longtime accountant and accounting firm, saying they helped it happen.
MLB notebook: Donaldson not offered extension, agent says
The Toronto Blue Jays did not offer third baseman Josh Donaldson a contract extension prior to trading him to the Cleveland Indians last week, according to Donaldson’s agent.
Thwarted from final, Sevastova leaves U.S. Open ‘more confident’
Anastasija Sevastova’s improbable U.S. Open run came to an abrupt end on Thursday at the hands of Serena Williams, when the 23-time Grand Slam champion crushed her 6-3 6-0 in their semi-final.
NBA notebook: Haslem reportedly re-signs with Heat
Big man Udonis Haslem agreed to a one-year, veteran’s minimum deal with the Miami Heat to return for his 16th NBA season, according to multiple reports Thursday.
Williams crushes Sevastova to reach U.S. Open final
Serena Williams swept past Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-0 on Thursday and into the final of the U.S. Open to sit one win away from a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title to continue her remarkable return to the top levels of the game after she almost d…
College football notebook: Illinois backup QB leaves program
Illinois sophomore quarterback Cam Thomas has departed the program just 10 days after failing to win the starting position.
Texans’ Clowney eyeing deal like Donald, Mack
When Kahlil Mack and Aaron Donald each agreed to new record-setting contracts last weekend, Houston Texans outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney took notice.
