Anderson defeats Chardy and rolls into third round
Fifth-seed Kevin Anderson advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday with a 6-2 6-4 6-4 victory over France’s Jeremy Chardy.
Murray true to word with second round exit at U.S. Open
Andy Murray lived up to his pre-tournament prediction that he would not win this year’s U.S. Open when he was beaten 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-4 by Spain’s Fernando Verdasco in the second round on Wednesday.
Cornet forgiving but double standards remain
Women and men may receive equal pay for work at Grand Slams but a double standard that surfaced at the U.S. Open when Alize Cornet was slapped with a code violation for changing her shirt on court continued to spark outrage over equality on Wednesday.
Spurs officially sign Pondexter
The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday that they have agreed to a one-year deal with free agent swingman Quincy Pondexter.
Vikings WR Jones arrested on three allegations
Minnesota Vikings receiver Cayleb Jones is in Dakota County Jail in Hastings, Minn., after being arrested on suspicion of three counts on Tuesday.
Packers’ Rodgers signs historic $134 million extension
Aaron Rodgers has signed a contract extension, the Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday, that will reportedly make him the highest-paid player in NFL history.
Del Potro overwhelms Kudla in ominous power play
Argentine Juan Martin del Potro overpowered American Denis Kudla 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) in the U.S. Open second round on Wednesday, delivering a near flawless performance and serving notice that the injury-plagued 2009 champion is in top form.
Venus eyes potential clash with Serena
Venus Williams beat Italy’s Camila Giorgi 6-4 7-5 in the U.S. Open second round on Wednesday to set up a possible third-round match against her younger sister Serena.
Shot clock gets mixed reception on Grand Slam debut
As the U.S. Open moved into day three, players were still grappling with the new shot-clock rules, which allow players 25 seconds after the chair umpire announces the score to make their serve.
Golf: Injured American Fowler practicing again as Ryder Cup looms
American golfer Rickie Fowler started practicing again on Wednesday, which is likely to dispel any suggestion an oblique muscle tear will keep him out of for next month’s Ryder Cup.
