Wawrinka announces return to U.S. Open with upset win
Swiss wildcard Stan Wawrinka conjured up some of his old U.S. Open magic on Monday, sweeping past eighth-seeded Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-2 7-5 to kick off action at Arthur Ashe Stadium with an upset.
American Sock breaks first-round curse with victory over Andreozzi
Jack Sock advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open Monday, defeating Argentina’s Guido Andreozzi in straight sets – 6-0, 7-6(4), 6-2 – breaking a frustrating streak of first-round men’s singles knockouts for the American in the last four Grand Sla…
Kanepi sizzles in the New York heat with win over Halep
Kaia Kanepi said the steamy New York weather and speedy hard courts are a perfect match for her power game, which was on full display as the Estonian upset world number one Simona Halep 6-2 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Steelers acquire WR Switzer from Raiders
Wide receiver Ryan Switzer was traded for the second time in less than five months, this time from the Oakland Raiders to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Raiders announced Monday.
Browns’ Jackson: WR Gordon won’t start Week 1
Josh Gordon has returned to the Cleveland Browns, but that doesn’t make him a starter.
UCLA suspends six players ahead of opener
UCLA has suspended six players for Saturday’s season opener, the school announced Monday.
Bad day sends top seed Halep packing
World number one Simona Halep shrugged off a shock first-round 6-2 6-4 loss to Kaia Kanepi at the U.S. Open on Monday as simply a “bad day” and it certainly was that as no top seed had ever made a worse start at Flushing Meadows.
NBA: Spurs’ Ginobili retires after 16 years in league
San Antonio Spurs basketball star Manu Ginobili is retiring after 16 years in the National Basketball Association, the Argentine guard said on Monday.
Watt’s fundraiser sets crowdsourcing record
On Aug. 27, 2017, Houston defensive end J.J. Watt launched an online fundraising campaign to raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Report: FedEx Cup changes in the works
The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup would undergo major structural changes under plans being finalized by the PGA Tour, according to The Associated Press.
