Andreescu upsets Bertens, advances to Rogers Cup quarterfinals
Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu upset fifth seed Kiki Bertens to move into the quarterfinal of the Rogers Cup in her home city of Toronto on Thursday.
Tennis: Pliskova into Toronto quarters, Andreescu awaits
Karolina Pliskova beat Estonian Anett Kontaveit 6-3 7-5 on Thursday to set up a Rogers Cup quarter-final showdown with Canadian Bianca Andreescu and keep alive her hopes of reclaiming the world number one ranking.
Agent fires back after NFL suspends Cowboys’ Quinn (PEDs)
The NFL suspended Dallas Cowboys defensive end Robert Quinn two games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs, drawing a quick rebuke from the player’s agent.
Federer, Nadal elected to ATP Player Council
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Austrian Jurgen Melzer were elected to the ATP Player Council on Thursday.
Tennis: Federer and Nadal return to ATP Player Council
The political rumblings in men’s tennis took another twist on Thursday when Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were elected on to the ATP Player Council along with Austrian Juergen Melzer.
Golf-Woods near last after opening 75 at Northern Trust
Tiger Woods joked that at least he broke 80 after struggling to a four-over-par 75 in the first round at the Northern Trust in New Jersey on Thursday.
Chiefs’ Reid: Mahomes to play in preseason opener
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will be under center in the team’s preseason opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, coach Andy Reid announced Thursday.
Mexico staying on F1 calendar for three more years
Mexico will stay on the Formula One calendar for three more years after a new contract was signed on Thursday, with the sport set to expand to a record 22 races next season.
Woods near last after opening 75 at Northern Trust
Tiger Woods struggled to a four-over-par 75 in the first round at the Northern Trust in New Jersey on Thursday, the latest indication that all is not well with the 15-times major champion’s surgically-fused spine.
Report: USA Basketball denies Anthony’s request to play
Carmelo Anthony wanted to play for Team USA in the upcoming FIBA World Cup but was denied, SI.com reported.
