MLB roundup: Kemp blasts Dodgers into West tie with D-backs
Matt Kemp hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to grab a share of first place in the National League West on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks.
QB Griffin survives cuts for Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens opted to keep quarterback Robert Griffin III on their 53-man roster after the cut deadline came and passed Saturday afternoon.
Cilic survives epic battle to scrape past teenage De Minaur
Seventh seed Marin Cilic was forced to recover from two sets down to battle past Australian teenager Alex de Minaur 4-6 3-6 6-3 6-4 7-5 in a marathon contest that went deep into the night at the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Djokovic hits the Gasquet to speed into last 16
Novak Djokovic enjoyed his first routine victory at this year’s U.S. Open at the third attempt on Saturday as the two-time champion eased into the fourth round with a 6-2 6-3 6-3 win over flamboyant Frenchman Richard Gasquet.
Djokovic puts his foot on the Gasquet to reach last 16
Novak Djokovic enjoyed his first routine victory at this year’s U.S. Open at the third attempt on Saturday as the two-time champion eased into the fourth round with a 6-2 6-3 6-3 win over flamboyant Frenchman Richard Gasquet.
Sabalenka overpowers Kvitova as cull of top seeds continues
Fifth seed Petra Kvitova became the latest big name in the women’s draw to crash out of the U.S. Open when she lost to Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 6-1 at the Louis Armstrong Stadium on Saturday.
MLB notebook: Yankees’ Chapman return from DL uncertain
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Saturday there is no guarantee closer Aroldis Chapman will pitch again in the regular season.
NFL notebook: Bears acquire DE Mack in blockbuster trade
The Chicago Bears acquired defensive end Khalil Mack from the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, then reportedly reached a new deal with the pass rusher that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.
Working U.S. Open night shift fine with Sharapova
Maria Sharapova continued to enjoy working the U.S. Open night shift with a 6-3 6-2 humbling of 10th seeded Latvian Jelena Ostapenko on Saturday, improving her record to 22-0 under the Arthur Ashe Stadium floodlights.
Tennis: Inspired Kohlschreiber sees off Zverev in four sets
An out-of-sorts Alexander Zverev was dumped out of the U.S. Open third round on Saturday after losing a fierce battle of wills with compatriot Philipp Kohlschreiber in four sets.
