Hingis and Murray win U.S. Open mixed doubles
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Switzerland’s Martina Hingis and Britain’s Jamie Murray fought off a match point to defeat Hao-Ching Chan and Michael Venus 6-1 4-6 (10-8) to claim the U.S. Open mixed doubles title on Saturday.
Cycling: Froome Vuelta king in waiting as Contador signs off in style
(Reuters) – Chris Froome virtually secured his first Vuelta a Espana victory by coming third in the decisive stage 20 on Saturday as Alberto Contador took the stage victory with a typically brave attack on the Alto de L’Angliru, a dream finale to his eventful career.
Motorcycling: Vinales on pole for San Marino GP as Marquez crashes
(Reuters) – Maverick Vinales put Yamaha on pole position for the San Marino Grand Prix on Saturday while reigning champion Marc Marquez crashed in the dying seconds of qualifying at the Misano circuit.
Putin, FIFA head send main soccer trophy on Russia tour before 2018 World Cup
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday launched the World Cup trophy on a tour across Russia ahead of the 2018 championship, with the head of world soccer’s governing body lauding Russia’s re…
Anderson reaps rewards for perseverance and dedication
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Even in tennis, good things come to those who wait.
Awe-inspiring Nadal crushes Del Potro to reach final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal was at his awe-inspiring best as he recovered from a first set wobble to crush Juan Martin del Potro 4-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday and move within reach of a 16th grand slam title.
Thompson, Ko set for final round showdown in Indianapolis
(Reuters) – Lexi Thompson and Lydia Ko are set for a final round showdown at the inaugural Indy Women in Tech Championship after finishing atop the leaderboard at the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course on Friday.
Tennis: Mats point: Pressure is on Keys in all-American final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The pressure will be on Madison Keys when she faces Sloane Stephens in Saturday’s all-American U.S. Open final because of her aggressive playing style, according to former world one Mats Wilander.
NFL-Judge puts Elliott’s six-game suspension on hold
(The Sports Xchange) – A U.S. District Court judge has put on hold Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension, granting a request by the NFL Players Association for a temporary restraining order.
Anderson battles back to reach maiden grand slam final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Big-serving South African Kevin Anderson battled back to defeat 12th seeded Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-4 and punch his ticket to his first grand slam final at the U.S. Open on Friday.
