Cardinals name Shildt permanent manager
The St. Louis Cardinals announced Tuesday that Mike Shildt will have the interim tag removed and become the team’s full-time manager.
Giants’ Beckham: New deal ‘a weight lifted’
With his new five-year extension signed Monday, New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. expressed relief to have the deal done a day later.
Patriots RB Michel still limited, but impressing
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel remained limited in practice Tuesday as he returns from a knee procedure, but running backs coach Ivan Fears has been impressed with the first-round pick.
Zverev eases past lucky loser Polansky at U.S. Open
Fourth seed Alexander Zverev hardly broke sweat despite the sweltering U.S. Open heat on Tuesday as the German dispatched Canadian lucky loser Peter Polansky 6-2 6-1 6-2 in a first-round match that lasted just over an hour and a half.
Heat rule in play as temperature soars at U.S. Open
A second day of stifling heat and humidity caused havoc at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, prompting tournament organizers to implement special rules to provide relief for suffering players.
Djokovic battles through brutal heat to topple Fucsovics
Novak Djokovic overcame Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-0 in the U.S. Open first round on Tuesday in punishing temperatures that prompted officials to observe a heat rule for men’s singles matches for the first time.
Kerber banishes U.S. Open hangover with first round win
Fourth seed Angelique Kerber showed that she has fully recovered from last year’s U.S. Open hangover by disposing of Russian Margarita Gasparyan 7-6(5) 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows.
Cilic reaches second round after Copil retires hurt
Marin Cilic clinched a second-round berth at the U.S. Open after opponent Marius Copil of Romania retired hurt in the third set trailing the seventh-ranked Croat 7-5 6-1 1-1 on Tuesday.
Maryland investigators talking to players, coaches: report
Investigators looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of offensive lineman Jordan McNair have begun talking to Maryland players and coaches this week, according to a report from ESPN on Tuesday.
Heat rule in play as mercury soars at U.S. Open
A second day of stifling heat and humidity caused havoc at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, prompting tournament organizers to implement special rules to provide some relief for suffering players.
