Timely break sees Isner advance in Cincinnati
John Isner blasted 27 aces in his first-round match against Serbian Dusan Lajovic on Sunday but it was a timely break of serve that saw the American advance 7-6(3) 1-6 7-5 at the Cincinnati Open.
Murray ready to go it alone in Cincinnati
Andy Murray has sharpened his game on the practice courts with some of the best players in the world but the Scot says now is the time to really test himself with a return to singles action at the Cincinnati Masters.
NFL notebook: Steelers WR coach Drake dies at 62
The Pittsburgh Steelers are mourning the loss of wide receivers coach Darryl Drake, who died Sunday morning.
Peru basks in success but problems ahead for Pan Am Games
For two weeks the warmth emitting from the Pan Am Games took the bite out of the winter chill in the Peruvian capital but as they drew to a close on Sunday, some cold, hard questions about the future of the multi-sport showcase hung heavy in the air.
PGA Tour review slow play policy in wake of controversy
The PGA Tour is considering expanding its pace-of-play policy in the wake of vocal criticism by players and fans of recent slow play.
Reed tames Liberty National to win Northern Trust
Patrick Reed secured his first victory since last year’s Masters when he beat Mexican Abraham Ancer by one stroke at the Northern Trust in New Jersey on Sunday.
Nadal crushes Medvedev to retain Montreal title
Top seed Rafa Nadal overwhelmed Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-0 to win his fifth Rogers Cup on Sunday in Montreal — the first time he has retained a title outside of clay.
Unruffled Ruffels wins U.S. Women’s Amateur with clutch finish
Teenager Gabriela Ruffels became the first Australian to win the U.S. Women’s Amateur championship when she birdied the final two holes to beat Albane Valenzuela 1-up in the 36-hole final in Mississippi on Sunday.
Podium no place for protests, says U.S. gold medalist
The Pan Am Games medal podium is no place for politics, United States softball gold medalist Monica Abbott said on Sunday after two of her team mates used award ceremonies to stage protests.
Cardinals: ‘Inexcusable’ team VP was arrested on suspicion of DUI
Ron Minegar, the executive vice president and COO of the Arizona Cardinals, was arrested on suspicion of DUI, with the team releasing a stern statement Sunday afternoon.
