Stephens has everyone’s attention now at U.S. Open
A year ago Sloane Stephens was unseeded, unnoticed and under the U.S. Open radar.
Federer, Djokovic headline day two at Flushing Meadows
Second seed Roger Federer kicks off his quest for a sixth U.S. Open crown against Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday and Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is in action against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics.
Venus outlasts Kuznetsova in brutal U.S. Open heat
Two-times U.S. Open champion Venus Williams outlasted Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 5-7 6-3 in a marathon battle on a brutally hot day at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday to reach the U.S. Open second round.
U.S. Open competitors in the hot seat as warmer weather looms
If U.S. Open fans begin diving into the stately fountains at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center or lunging for the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream carts on the plaza, they could hardly be blamed – the competition isn’t the only thing heating up.
College football notebook: Day speaks, names Haskins starter
Ryan Day said Monday he was “caught off-guard” when Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer was placed on administrative leave and he was named interim coach. But in the four weeks that have ensued, he said he has settled into the role and watched the Bu…
Murray battles past Duckworth on Grand Slam return
Briton Andy Murray beat Australia’s James Duckworth 6-7(5) 6-3 7-5 6-3 in the U.S. Open first round on Monday in a fiery match marked by long rallies in sweltering heat.
Mississippi State quarterback Fitzgerald suspended for opener
Mississippi State suspended senior quarterback Nick Fitzgerald for Saturday’s season opener for a violation of team policy, head coach Joe Moorhead announced Monday.
Arizona’s Marchiol dismissed after racist video surfaces
Arizona dismissed freshman linebacker Santino Marchiol from the team on Monday, head coach Kevin Sumlin announced, after a video surfaced this weekend apparently showing Marchiol twice using the word “monkey” to refer to a former Texas A&M teammate.
Giants, Beckham agree to reported $95 million extension
The New York Giants signed Odell Beckham Jr. to a five-year extension that reportedly makes him the highest-paid wideout in NFL history, the team announced Monday.
Murray beats Duckworth on Grand Slam return
Briton Andy Murray beat Australia’s James Duckworth 6-7(5) 6-3 7-5 6-3 in the U.S. Open first round on Monday in a fiery match marked by long rallies in sweltering heat.
