Anderson beats Querrey in last eight to spoil American party
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Kevin Anderson spoiled the American party at the U.S. Open when the big-serving South African beat local favorite Sam Querrey 7-6(5) 6-7(9) 6-3 7-6(7) to reach his first grand slam semi-final on Tuesday.
IOC prepares for 2024-28 Games vote with result foretold
(Reuters) – When the International Olympic Committee’s 100-plus members sit down next week in Lima to vote on the hosts of the 2024 and the 2028 Olympics, it will be a rare case of the result long known.
Federer and Nadal one step from dream U.S. Open semi-final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal are just one step away from a U.S. Open semi-final clash but both face tricky challenges to set up what would be their maiden encounter at Flushing Meadows.
Williams still grabbing her opportunities at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Now 37 and in the twilight of a sparkling career, the opportunities Venus Williams lives for are not supposed to come around as often as they once did.
Kvitova out of U.S. Open but back on the big stage
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Petra Kvitova took solace from the plentiful evidence that she able to battle with the best again despite bowing out of the U.S. Open after a quarter-final loss to Venus Williams on Tuesday.
Late Wood goal earns U.S. 1-1 draw with Honduras
(Reuters) – A late equalizer from substitute Bobby Wood earned the United States a valuable point after a 1-1 draw against Honduras in a World Cup qualifier in San Pedro Sula on Tuesday.
NFL: Elliott’s six-game ban upheld by arbitrator
(The Sports Xchange) – Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott’s six-game suspension for violation of the NFL’s domestic-violence policy was upheld by league arbitrator Harold Henderson on Tuesday, multiple media outlets reported.
Evergreen Williams sets up all-American semi at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Venus Williams’s renaissance year continued on Tuesday when she downed Petra Kvitova 6-3 3-6 7-6(2) in an electrifying atmosphere to set up an all-American U.S. Open semi-final against Sloane Stephens.
Federer looks for revenge over Del Potro in last eight
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Roger Federer faces big-hitting Juan Martin del Potro at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday in a rematch of the 2009 U.S. Open final, which the Argentine won to claim his only grand slam.
Baylor University reaches settlement in Texas gang rape lawsuit
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) – Baylor University has reached a settlement with a former student who said she was a victim of gang rape by football players at the world’s largest Baptist university, the school and a lawyer for the woman said on Tuesday.
