Cilic misses U.S. Open chance as Schwartzman progresses
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former champion Marin Cilic had a golden chance to reach the U.S. Open final three years after lifting the trophy at Flushing Meadows, but the Croatian fifth seed blew it when he lost 4-6 7-5 7-5 6-4 against Argentine counter-punch…
Muguruza destroys Rybarikova to set up Kvitova clash
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Garbine Muguruza cantered into the U.S. Open fourth round with a 6-1 6-1 demolition of Slovakian Magdalena Rybarikova on Friday to set up an exciting clash with Petra Kvitova.
Chicago Cubs prevail in Wrigley Field rooftop owners’ lawsuit
(Reuters) – The Chicago Cubs on Friday defeated an appeal by owners of buildings adjacent to Wrigley Field, who sued because the baseball team’s installation of a huge right-field video board blocked their rooftop views into the ballpark.
Golf: Johnson holds clubhouse lead at Boston
(Reuters) – World number one Dustin Johnson grabbed the early clubhouse lead at the Dell Technologies Championship first round in Boston on Friday.
Shapovalov’s U.S. Open star rises with win over Edmund
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Denis Shapovalov’s U.S. Open star continued to rise on Friday as the Canadian teenager moved into the fourth round of the year’s final grand slam when Briton Kyle Edmund retired with injury, trailing 3-6 6-3 6-3 1-0.
Irving praises James, sought trade so he can take next step
(The Sports Xchange) – Kyrie Irving admitted he has not spoken with LeBron James since being traded to the Boston Celtics but he praised his former teammate with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Kvitova returns to big stage with polished performance
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Petra Kvitova was back on the U.S. Open’s big stage on Friday and delivered a sizzling performance by blowing past 18th-seed Caroline Garcia 6-0 6-4 to reach the fourth round at Flushing Meadows.
Motor racing: Ferrari fever runs high at home race
MONZA, Italy (Reuters) – The banners festooned along the main Monza grandstand are a constant reminder, not that any is needed, of the fervor facing Sebastian Vettel and Ferrari at the team’s home Italian Grand Prix this weekend.
Cilic downed by Schwartzman as bottom half of U.S. Open opens up
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Former champion Marin Cilic’s U.S. Open campaign ended on Friday when the Croatian fifth seed was beaten 4-6 7-5 7-5 6-4 by Argentine counter-puncher Diego Schwartzman in the third round.
Pacquiao withdraws from November fight with Horn
(The Sports Xchange) – Manny Pacquiao has pulled out of his proposed November rematch with Jeff Horn for the WBO welterweight title because of government duties.
