Second edition of Laver Cup to be staged in U.S.
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. Tennis Association has joined in the partnership launching the new Laver Cup team competition and will help stage the second edition of the event in the United States in 2018.
New No. 1 Kerber eyes revenge against Pliskova in final
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Angelique Kerber, who fulfilled a dream by completing her rise to the rank of world number one in women’s tennis, now has a chance to satisfy a more basic urge – revenge – in the U.S. Open final on Saturday.
Retired NBA star Duncan’s ex-financial adviser charged with fraud
SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Retired NBA superstar Tim Duncan’s former financial adviser has been indicted on federal fraud charges accusing him of bilking the long-time San Antonio Spurs player out of millions of dollars, court papers unsealed on Friday sh…
Pavic and Siegemund win U.S. Open mixed doubles
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Croatia’s Mate Pavic and Germany’s Laura Siegemund claimed the first silverware of the U.S. Open on Friday, landing the mixed doubles title with a 6-4 6-4 upset win over the seventh-seeded U.S. partnership of Rajeev Ram and Coco Va…
Thompson seals sprint supremacy on golden night in Brussels
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Jamaica’s double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson confirmed her sprint queen status with an emphatic 100 meters victory on Friday at a season-ending Diamond League meeting packed with gold medal winners in Brussels.
Pacquiao’s age gives trainer cause for concern
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Manny Pacquiao will be one month shy of his 38th birthday when he challenges World Boxing Organization welterweight champion Jessie Vargas in November, a mature boxing age that gives his trainer cause for concern.
NFL’s Sept. 11 plans may collide with anthem protests
(Reuters) – The NFL said on Friday it will commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States during games on Sunday, the same day when some players plan to protest during the U.S. national anthem.
Blatter and two others facing FIFA investigation over salaries
ZURICH (Reuters) – Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-secretary general Jerome Valcke, already banned from soccer for ethics violations, are facing a fresh investigation over the salaries and bonuses they received in office.
Paralympics: Silence for Brazil! Crowd at blind soccer struggles with quiet
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – The Brazilian crowd was one of the quietest ever for their national soccer team, but it was still not quiet enough when the ball came into the box in the 29th minute.
Castro one ahead going into second round at BMW
(Reuters) – Roberto Castro’s overnight lead of one shot held up when the rain-delayed first round of the BMW Championship was completed on Friday in Carmel, Indiana.
