Tomic digs deep to win tough U.S. Open clash
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Bernard Tomic fought where previously he had surrendered.
Venus enjoys another perfect U.S. Open start
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Injury-plagued Venus Williams has slipped to 60th in the world rankings but came alive with another positive start at the U.S. Open, knocking out 12th seed Kirsten Flipkens of Belgium 6-1 6-2 on Monday.
British grand slam hopes get surprise boost at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – These are heady days for British tennis. And not only for Andy Murray, the reigning Wimbledon and U.S. Open champion.
Nadal advances to second round of U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Rafa Nadal overpowered American wildcard Ryan Harrison in straight sets to ease into the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday.
Dodgers owner could be interested in Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune
(Reuters) – Another sports team owner is eyeing the possibility of becoming a newspaper publisher.
Former scoring champ T-Mac retires from NBA after 16 years
(Reuters) – Seven-time All-Star Tracy McGrady, a shooting guard renowned for his exceptional athleticism, announced on Monday that he was retiring from the National Baseketball Association (NBA) after 16 years in the league.
Cheating scandal threatens Oracle’s America’s Cup defense
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – After years of preparation and countless controversies, software mogul Larry Ellison’s Oracle Team USA is poised to defend the America’s Cup against Emirates Team New Zealand beginning September 7.
Golden oldie Horner leaves rivals chasing shadows
MIRADOR DE LOBEIRA, Spain (Reuters) – American Chris Horner produced a thrilling late attack to become the oldest rider to win a stage and grab the overall lead in a Grand Tour race at the Vuelta a Espana on Monday.
James Blake to retire after U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) – James Blake announced on Monday he was retiring from tennis after the U.S. Open.
American Horner takes Vuelta lead after stage win
MIRADOR DE LOBEIRA, Spain (Reuters) – American Chris Horner seized a solo victory on stage three of the Vuelta a Espana on Monday to claim the overall lead.
