Koepka’s late blitz catches Lovemark as Woods struggles
PGA champion Brooks Koepka charged into a share of the lead with Jamie Lovemark as Tiger Woods struggled on the greens to narrowly make the cut at the Northern Trust on Friday.
NFL notebook: Browns, Eagles offer updates on banged-up QBs
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor dislocated his pinky finger when he hit the ground with his left hand in the team’s 5-0 preseason victory Thursday over the Philadelphia Eagles, but head coach Hue Jackson said he will not miss time.
Halep finally feels like a real world number one
Romania’s French Open champion Simona Halep finally feels like the real world number one after winning her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in June, helping bring joy back to her game that has at times tormented her.
Next generation poised for Grand Slam breakthrough: Federer
The new crop of young players are poised for a Grand Slam breakthrough and New York’s bright lights could provide the inspiration that finally gets one of them over the top, five-times U.S. Open champion Roger Federer said on Friday.
I don’t expect to win U.S. Open this year, says Murray
Former world number one Andy Murray has downplayed his chances of winning this year’s U.S. Open, saying on Friday he does not expect to lift the trophy at Flushing Meadows as he continues to work his way back from hip surgery.
Nadal confident ahead of U.S. Open title defense
Rafael Nadal is full of confidence and ready to defend his U.S. Open title, having enjoyed a blockbuster 2017 by claiming the French and U.S. majors after a three-year Grand Slam trophy drought.
Anderson ready to battle again for first Grand Slam title
The U.S. Open offers South African Kevin Anderson a shot at redemption as he bids to claim his first Grand Slam title after twice coming heartbreakingly close in the last 12 months.
Panthers to hire Manchester City executive as president: report
The Carolina Panthers will hire Manchester City COO Tom Glick as the team’s president as new owner David Tepper continues to put his stamp on the team, according to an ESPN report.
Athletics: Bett latest Kenyan athlete to test positive for EPO
Kipyegon Bett, Kenya’s world 800 meters bronze medalist, has tested positive for banned blood booster Erythropoeitin (EPO), Athletics Kenya (AK) officials said on Friday.
Eagles’ Pederson deferring Wentz decision to doctors
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson will not make the call on playing quarterback Carson Wentz in the regular-season opener on Sept. 6.
