Del Potro beats Isner and heat to reach U.S. Open semis
Juan Martin Del Potro outslugged John Isner 6-7(5) 6-3 7-6(4) 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open on Tuesday after a towering battle in a sweltering Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Woods, Mickelson, DeChambeau added to U.S. Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Bryson DeChambeau were added to the U.S. Ryder Cup team on Tuesday when Jim Furyk announced three captain’s picks.
Golf: Profiles of players named on United States Ryder Cup team
Profiles of 11 players confirmed on the United States team for the Ryder Cup against Europe to be played in Paris from Sept 28-30.
New breed of giants make Grand Slam success a tall order
When Milos Raonic steps out for a match, he usually expects to be the tallest player on court.
Kaepernick ads spark boycott calls, but Nike is seen as winning in the end
Protesters burned their Nike shoes, investors sold shares and some consumers demanded a boycott after the footwear and apparel maker launched an advertising campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who sparked a national controversy by …
Trump says Nike sending ‘terrible message’ with Kaepernick ads: Daily Caller
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Nike was sending “a terrible message” with an advertising campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback whose decision to kneel during the national anthem sparked a national controversy.
Sevastova makes amazing comeback from retirement to semis
Five years ago Latvia’s Anastasija Sevastova was retired from professional tennis, having bowed out of the sport after a string of persistent and frustrating injuries.
Stephens proud despite failure to repeat U.S. Open triumph
Defending U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens learned the hard way on Tuesday that the path to retaining a Grand Slam title is littered with obstacles, including a sauna-like court at Flushing Meadows and sinus infection.
Cycling: Viviani takes second Vuelta stage victory, Yates stays in red
Italian Elia Viviani sprinted to a second stage victory at the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday while Briton Simon Yates retained his slender, one-second lead in the general classification after stage 10.
Stephens sent packing by Sevastova in U.S. Open quarters
Defending U.S. Open champion Sloane Stephens was dumped out in the quarter-finals after losing 6-2 6-3 to Latvian 19th seed Anastasija Sevastova in sweltering conditions on Tuesday.
