Tennis: 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.
Warriors’ West retires after 15 seasons
Golden State Warriors forward David West announced his retirement on Thursday, one day after celebrating his 38th birthday.
Rodgers: NFL not ready for non-traditional contracts
A day after becoming the highest-paid player in NFL history for the second time in his career, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he explored the possibility of a uniquely structured deal before receiving a more traditional contract.
Golf: Thomson takes lead in Denmark as Ryder Cup hopefuls struggle
Jonathan Thomson fired the lowest round of his European Tour career to take the opening round lead at the Made in Denmark tournament on Thursday, while all three Ryder Cup hopefuls struggled to make an impact.
NCAA clears Michigan State in Nassar scandal: university
A National Collegiate Athletic Association review found that Michigan State University did not violate the organization’s rules in dealing with former school physician Larry Nassar, who was convicted of molesting hundreds of female gymnasts, the univer…
Spa crash left Alonso’s McLaren a write-off
McLaren’s Fernando Alonso will have a replacement car for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix after a costly crash in Belgium last weekend.
Michigan State says NCAA cleared school after review
The NCAA is satisfied that Michigan State didn’t break any NCAA rules in its handling of sexual assault issues, the university announced Thursday.
Cycling: Bouhanni secures sprint victory on dramatic day at Vuelta
Frenchman Nacer Bouhanni put a tumultuous start to the day behind him to claim a dramatic victory in a reduced bunch sprint on stage six of the Vuelta a Espana as countryman Rudy Molard retained the overall race leader’s red jersey.
Veteran DE Dumervil retires
Elvis Dumervil announced his retirement from the NFL after 12 seasons in a social media post Thursday.
Vettel riding the red wave at Monza
Sebastian Vettel believes Ferrari can hand Formula One champions Mercedes a taste of their own medicine and give the Italian fans a home win to savor on Sunday.
