‘Arms race’ for medals too rich for Australia
Australian sporting success would no longer be measured solely by Olympic medals and world titles with the country acknowledging that it could not compete financially with larger countries.
Pakistan averts hockey boycott over allowance payments
Pakistan has averted an Asian Games boycott by its hockey players after the country’s federation gave assurances that overdue daily allowances would be paid in full before the multi-sports event begins in Indonesia later this month.
Serena suffers career’s worst loss to Konta
Twenty-three times major champion Serena Williams suffered the worst loss of her storied career on Tuesday, falling 6-1 6-0 to Britain’s Johanna Konta in the first round of the Silicon Valley Classic.
Murray adds China Open to schedule
Former world number one Andy Murray has added the China Open to his schedule in October as he continues his return from hip surgery earlier this year.
WTA roundup: Serena Williams loses 6-1, 6-0
In her first match since falling in the Wimbledon final, Serena Williams stumbled to one of the worst results of her career.
Donald upsets Wawrinka in Washington
Three-times Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka suffered a first-round exit at the Citi Open in Washington on Tuesday, going down 6-4 6-7(5) 7-6(3) to qualifier Donald Young.
Rangers, Spooner agree to two-year deal
Restricted free agent forward Ryan Spooner and the New York Rangers agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday.
WTA roundup: Wozniacki withdraws from Citi Open
Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki withdrew from the Citi Open in Washington on Tuesday due to a right leg injury, shortly before she was scheduled to play her opening match.
ATP roundup: Murray ekes out win in Washington
Andy Murray’s comeback began with a come-from-behind win early Tuesday.
Report: Saints sign WRs Floyd, Tate
The New Orleans Saints bolstered their depth at wide receiver by signing veterans Michael Floyd and Brandon Tate, according to multiple reports.
