Sharapova battles past Cirstea to set up Ostapenko clash
Maria Sharapova battled past unseeded Romanian Sorana Cirstea 6-2 7-5 at the U.S. Open on Thursday to set up a third round clash with Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko.
Federer again reaches third round of U.S. Open
Roger Federer’s streak of reaching the third round of the U.S. Open remained alive Thursday when he swept through Frenchman Benoit Paire 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 at New York.
Tsurenko hands Wozniacki another second round exit
Second seed Caroline Wozniacki was dumped out of the U.S. Open after a shock 6-4 6-2 loss to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko on Thursday as the Dane’s second round woes continued at Flushing Meadows.
Reports: Yankees to acquire Giants OF McCutchen
The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire outfielder Andrew McCutchen from the San Francisco Giants, according to multiple reports Thursday night.
Tsurenko sends Wozniacki to another second-round exit
Second seed Caroline Wozniacki was dumped out of the U.S. Open after a shock 6-4 6-2 loss to Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko on Thursday as the Dane’s second round woes continued at Flushing Meadows.
Djokovic overcomes blip to beat Sandgren at U.S. Open
Two-times former champion Novak Djokovic overcame a lapse in concentration to beat unseeded American Tennys Sandgren 6-1 6-3 6-7(2) 6-2 and reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.
Report: Veteran Eagles TE Celek to announce retirement
Longtime tight end Brent Celek has told the Philadelphia Eagles that he is retiring, and he will issue a farewell statement Friday morning, according to a report from NFL.com.
Alex holds early two-stroke lead at Portland
American Marina Alex carded a bogey-free 10-under-par 62 to grab a two-stroke lead through the first round of the Cambia Portland Classic on Thursday at Portland, Ore.
Yankees’ Stanton hits 300th career HR
New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton joined the 300-home run club, hitting a two-run shot in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium on Thursday night.
Williams sister act extended to 30th meeting
It takes something special to grab the spotlight on a Friday night in the Big Apple but few contests attract more attention than Williams v Williams and the tennis sisters have New York buzzing as they prepare to clash for a 30th time.
