Federer cruises into U.S. Open third round
Second seed Roger Federer defeated a frustrated Benoit Paire 7-5 6-4 6-4 at the U.S. Open on Thursday to set up a third-round match against Nick Kyrgios.
Kaepernick collusion claim continues, dismissal denied
Colin Kaepernick’s collusion claim against the NFL will continue after system arbitrator Stephen B. Burbank denied the league’s request to dismiss the case.
Zverev sails into third round at U.S. Open
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev beat a second lucky loser at the U.S. Open on Thursday, overcoming Nicolas Mahut 6-4 6-4 6-2 to reach the third round as he bids for his first Grand Slam title.
Kerber digs deep to dispatch Larsson in New York
Fourth seed Angelique Kerber fended off a comeback attempt by Johanna Larsson to dispatch the Swede 6-2 5-7 6-4 and punch her ticket to the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.
Cardinals’ Fitzgerald on McCain: ‘He was the epitome of toughness’
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald eulogized Sen. John McCain Thursday, telling stories of the man who became his close friend despite their differences.
Athletics: Supreme Lyles takes Diamond League 200m title
American Noah Lyles backed up all the talk as he turned on the after-burners to win the Diamond League 200meters final impressively in Zurich on Thursday and scoop the $50,000 prize.
Kvitova topples Wang in second-round U.S. Open clash
Hard-hitting Czech Petra Kvitova advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday, defeating China’s Yafan Wang 7-5 6-3 to keep her dream of winning a third Grand Slam title alive.
Kyrgios hears umpire’s advice and secures win
Nick Kyrgios appeared to take some advice to try harder from chair umpire Mohamed Lahyani as he rallied to beat Pierre-Hugues Herbert and reach the U.S. Open third round on Thursday.
Diaz assault case dismissed after DA drops charges
A domestic violence case against mixed martial arts fighter Nick Diaz was dismissed Thursday, following the Clark County (Nev.) District Attorney’s office’s decision to decline charges.
Heat suspend team executive amid federal investigation
A Miami Heat executive is under federal investigation, suspected of taking $13.4 million in sponsorship money from the Sacramento Kings, his former employer.
