ATP roundup: Fritz avoids Isner’s fate, advances at Atlanta
American Taylor Fritz, the second seed, avoided the disaster that befell top seed John Isner in his opener by beating American qualifier Kevin King 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday to advance to the quarter-finals of the BB&T Atlanta Open.
Athletics: Felix advances in first race in 13 months on time qualifier
A humble Allyson Felix returned to racing for the first time in 13 months on Thursday and made the semi-finals of the 400 meters on a time qualifier at the U.S. national championships.
WTA roundup: Bertens rolls into Palmero quarters
Top-seeded Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands cruised into the quarter-finals of the Palermo (Italy) Ladies Open, routing Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic 6-3, 6-1 in the second round Thursday.
Swimming: Schooling adjusting to new realities after Singapore return
Much has changed for Joseph Schooling since the 2016 Rio Games, where he beat American great Michael Phelps in the 100 meters butterfly final to become Singapore’s first Olympic gold medalist.
MLB notebook: Five-time All-Star Tulowitzki retires
Five-time All-Star Troy Tulowitzki announced his retirement on Thursday after injuries again derailed another season.
Report: Cubs to call up utility man Happ
The Chicago Cubs will call up Ian Happ for the first time this season, the Chicago Tribune reported, after the utility man had a productive run at Triple-A Iowa.
Report: Mets’ Syndergaard on trading block
Expect right-handed pitcher Noah Syndergaard to be a quality starter on the trading block ahead of the July 31 deadline, ESPN reported Thursday through a source.
Golf: Rampant Rahm takes first-round lead at WGC-St. Jude Invitational
Spaniard Jon Rahm enjoyed a dream day with the putter and charged to a three-shot lead with an eight-under-par 62 in the first round of the WGC-St. Jude Classic in Memphis on Thursday.
Fatigued Djokovic withdraws from Montreal event
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next month’s Rogers Cup in Montreal in order to get more rest before opening his hard court season, the world number one said on Thursday.
Report: Rangers’ Gallo to undergo wrist surgery
Texas Rangers All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo will undergo surgery on his right wrist on Thursday to repair a broken hamate bone, according to multiple reports.
