U.S. Open makes changes after Serena-Ramos incident
A year after Serena Williams infamously clashed with an umpire during her U.S. Open final loss over being assessed multiple violations that confused some viewers, tournament organizers have unveiled changes to make such rulings clearer to fans.
‘Fast healer’ Osaka ready for U.S. Open title defense
Naomi Osaka’s knee injury suffered in the lead-up to her U.S. Open title defense has improved and the Japanese does not expect it to limit her performance in the year’s final Grand Slam.
German sprint specialist Kittel announces retirement
German sprint specialist Marcel Kittel on Friday announced his retirement from the sport, saying he lacked the commitment and drive that was necessary to remain a top athlete.
Former Olympic champion Zimmermann dead at 80: Austrian Ski Association
Former Alpine ski racer and Olympic gold medalist Egon Zimmermann has died at the age of 80, Austria’s ski association said on Friday.
Family vacation has Federer ready for U.S. Open charge
Roger Federer needed a couple of days to get over his heartbreaking Wimbledon final loss but a family caravan vacation around the Swiss countryside proved the perfect tonic.
Giants’ Shurmur: ‘Eli’s our starter’
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning remains the team’s starting quarterback despite another strong showing by rookie Daniel Jones, coach Pat Shurmur announced Friday.
Syndergaard lowers boom on Indians over social media
New York Mets righthander Noah Syndergaard shut down the Cleveland Indians on the field Thursday night and again over social media a few hours later.
Russia’s Kuznetsov gets four-year IIHF ban after cocaine test
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Friday it had suspended Russian national team player Evgeny Kuznetsov for four years for testing positive for cocaine.
Dolphins’ Flores taunts activist/WR Stills with Jay-Z playlist
Brian Flores decided to pump up the volume on wide receiver Kenny Stills’ disdain for Jay-Z with a practice playlist the Miami Dolphins’ head coach said was intended to challenge the veteran receiver to perform under pressure.
Trademark denied: Pats’ Brady can’t claim ‘Tom Terrific’
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied Tom Brady’s application to trademark “Tom Terrific.”
