Anderson goes the distance to dispatch Shapovalov at the U.S. Open
Fifth seed Kevin Anderson came through a second marathon match at this year’s U.S. Open on Friday, defeating flamboyant Canadian Denis Shapovalov 4-6 6-3 6-4 4-6 6-4 to set up a fourth-round clash with Austria’s Dominic Thiem.
Rockets, Suns announce Anderson trade
The Phoenix Suns officially acquired forward Ryan Anderson as part of a four-player deal with the Houston Rockets on Friday.
Golf: Rose on top after first round at TPC Boston
Justin Rose birdied three of the final four holes Friday to emerge with a one-shot lead after the first round of the Dell Technologies Championship in Norton, Mass.
NASCAR notebook: Larson not letting off gas now
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Don’t expect Kyle Larson’s mindset to change just because he’s locked into a spot in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
Nadal survives Russian threat to advance at U.S. Open
Rafa Nadal has feasted on Russian opposition in the past but Karen Khachanov nearly served up a major U.S. Open upset on Friday, forcing the world number one to rally for a breathless 5-7 7-5 7-6(7) 7-6(3) third round win.
Tennis: Thiem battles back to defeat Fritz in third round
Ninth seed Dominic Thiem fought back to defeat American Taylor Fritz 3-6 6-3 7-6(5) 6-4 and reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Friday.
Bucs GM: Winston not guaranteed starting job
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback job could be veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick’s to lose.
Report: Raiders cornerback Worley facing four-game suspension
Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley is facing a four-game suspension without pay because of his offseason arrest, ESPN reported on Friday.
76ers to interview GM candidates
The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly will begin interviewing candidates for their vacant general manager’s job next week.
Quarterback Hackenberg among Eagles’ cuts
The Philadelphia Eagles pared their roster of quarterbacks on Friday, waiving Christian Hackenberg and Joe Callahan, according to multiple reports.
