NFL notebook: Colts sign QB Brissett to two-year extension
The Indianapolis Colts agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension with new starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to multiple reports on Monday.
Mertens ends Ahn’s Cinderella run at the U.S. Open
Belgium’s Elise Mertens put American wildcard Kristie Ahn’s U.S. Open run to an abrupt end on Monday, defeating her soundly 6-1 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals.
Berrettini beats Rublev to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals
Matteo Berrettini of Italy advanced to his first Grand Slam quarter-final by beating Russia’s Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-4 7-6(6) at the U.S. Open on Monday.
Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after U.S. Open loss
The prospect of a Naomi Osaka-Serena Williams U.S. Open final rematch that hung tantalisingly over the year’s final Grand Slam disappeared on Monday with Swiss Belinda Bencic the spoiler by claiming a 7-5 6-4 fourth round win over the Japanese holder.
Schwartzman upsets misfiring Zverev to reach U.S. Open quarters
Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman dispatched a misfiring Alexander Zverev 3-6 6-2 6-4 6-3 to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Monday after heaping more Grand Slam misery on the sixth-seeded German.
Berrettini beats Rublev to reach to U.S. Open quarter-finals
Matteo Berrettini of Italy advanced to his first Grand Slam quarter-final by beating Russia’s Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-4 7-6(6) at the U.S. Open on Monday.
Medvedev to face Wawrinka in Day Nine U.S. Open action
Russian Daniil Medvedev, who has embraced his role as a villain at this year’s U.S. Open, will face Stan Wawrinka in the quarter-finals on Tuesday, while Serena Williams and Roger Federer also return to the court.
Athletics: Coleman set for worlds after USADA charge withdrawn
World 100 meters favorite Christian Coleman is eligible to compete in this month’s world championships after a whereabouts charge against the American sprinter was withdrawn by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) on Monday.
Vekic tops Goerges to reach U.S. Open quarter-finals
Croatia’s Donna Vekic beat Julia Goerges of Germany 6-7(5) 7-5 6-3 on Louis Armstrong Stadium to reach her first U.S. Open quarter-final after saving a match point in the second set.
NBA has record 54 players at 2019 World Cup
A record 54 players from the National Basketball Association (NBA) are on the squads of national teams at this month’s FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, up from 45 in the 2014 edition.
