Osaka stays calm to see off Linette
Naomi Osaka continued her bid for a second straight U.S. Open title with a business-like 6-3 6-4 win over Magda Linette on Thursday to book her place in the third round.
Neck injury could end Seahawks CB Reed’s career
The neck injury sustained by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Kalan Reed earlier this month will likely end his NFL career, the player’s agent told NFL Media.
Dorian: Gulf Coast League ends season, Rays watchful
The Gulf Coast League canceled the final two games of the season and the league playoffs because of the impending arrival of Hurricane Dorian.
Schwab, Lorenzo-Vera share lead at European Masters
Austria’s Matthias Schwab and Frenchman Mike Lorenzo-Vera shared a one-stroke lead after carding seven-under-par 63 in the European Masters first round in Crans Montana on Thursday.
Motor racing-Bottas to remain at F1 champions Mercedes in 2020
Birthday boy Valtteri Bottas did not need a reason to celebrate but confirmation he would be staying at Formula One champions Mercedes next season gave him another excuse to party.
A’s 3B Chapman out of lineup after beaning
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was not in the lineup in Kansas City on Thursday afternoon after being hit in the helmet by a pitch during Wednesday’s loss to the Royals.
Nets forward Chandler receives 25-game PED suspension
The NBA suspended Brooklyn Nets forward Wilson Chandler for 25 games for violating the league’s anti-drug program.
Roche and Uran amongst four Vuelta withdrawals after mass crash
Former race leader Nicolas Roche and overall contender Rigoberto Uran were amongst four riders to withdraw from the Vuelta a Espana following a mass crash during Thursday’s stage six.
Ex-Penguins D Lovejoy retires
Defenseman Ben Lovejoy announced his retirement after 11 NHL seasons.
French referee praised for stopping match over homophobic banners
The coaches of Nice and Olympique Marseille and France’s equality minister have all praised the referee who interrupted the Ligue 1 match on Wednesday because of homophobic banners in the home crowd.
