Bencic bounds into first-ever Grand Slam semi-final
Belinda Bencic reached her first-ever Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday, fending off Donna Vekic to win 7-6(5) 6-3 in their U.S. Open last-eight clash on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Boxing: Ruiz targets long title reign ahead of Joshua rematch
Mexican-American world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. said he will not be satisfied with “15 minutes of fame” as he prepares to fight Briton Anthony Joshua again in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 7.
Cowboys still the league’s most valuable team: Forbes
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable National Football League team for a 13th consecutive year, valued at nearly twice the league average, according to the annual list published by business magazine Forbes on Wednesday.
Bettman, four others, named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, Tim Thomas, Brian Gionta, Neal Henderson and Krissy Wendell comprise the 2019 class of the United States Hockey Hall of Fame, USA Hockey announced on Wednesday.
Report: Asad to return to D.C. United in 2020
Yamil Asad will return to MLS for a third time, under a contract with D.C. United, but he will not take the field until the start of the start of next season, the Washington Post reported.
Tennis: Say what? Comedian Fallon behind bizarre player remarks
There have been raised eyebrows at some of the bizarre and nonsensical statements served up by players during this year’s U.S. hardcourt season and on Tuesday it was revealed that American comedian Jimmy Fallon was behind the prank.
Jones: Cowboys glad to have ‘best player’ Elliott signed
Running back Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys agreed to a six-year, $90 million contract that ends his five-week holdout.
Titans place K Succop on IR, sign Santos
The Tennessee Titans placed Ryan Succop on injured reserve and signed kicker Cairo Santos on Wednesday.
Astros GM: OF Springer to miss ‘a couple days’
Houston Astros outfielder George Springer received positive news from a medical evaluation and could return by the weekend, general manager Jeff Luhnow said Wednesday.
Serbia, Spain and Argentina maintain perfect starts
Serbia celebrated their third successive basketball World Cup win after a majestic performance by guard Bogdan Bogdanovic helped them to a 92-77 win over Italy while Argentina overpowered Russia 69-61 on Wednesday.
