Top women’s seeds fall at Western and Southern
THE Western and Southern Open lost its top two women’s seeds on Sunday with number one Karolina Pliskova and number two Sofia Kenin crashing out of the US Open tuneup.
Germany still winless in Nations League after Swiss draw
BASEL, Switzerland — Germany were still waiting for their first-ever Nations League win after they gave a tired performance and were held to a 1-1 draw by Switzerland on Sunday.
Serena battles past Sakkari to reach US Open quarters
NEW YORK — Third seed Serena Williams advanced to the US Open quarter-finals after a gritty, tension-filled 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 win over Greece’s Maria Sakkari on Monday.
DeChambeau wins maiden major
MAMARONECK, N.Y. — A bulked-up Bryson DeChambeau bashed his way to a six-shot US Open victory on Sunday, silencing any lingering questions as to whether his brawny game could translate to the major stage.
Braves hold off Marlins, close in on NL East title
ATLANTA third baseman Austin Riley had a crucial run-scoring double and made a late game-saving defensive play to help the Braves hang on for a 5-4 win over the visiting Miami Marlins and trim their magic number to win the National League East to three.
Rays edge Mets, close in on AL East title
NATE LOWE hit the decisive solo homer Monday night, and six Tampa Bay Rays pitchers combined on a four-hitter as the Rays moved closer to clinching the American League East with a 2-1 win over the host New York Mets.
Wawrinka thrashes Murray as big match falls flat
PARIS — What was billed as an opening-day classic between two old warriors turned into a damp squib as Stan Wawrinka crushed Andy Murray (6-1 6-3 6-2) at the French Open on Sunday.
Spain edges Switzerland to stay top of Nations League group
MADRID — Mikel Oyarzabal scored early to help an underwhelming Spain secure a scrappy 1-0 victory over Switzerland in the Nations League on Saturday, keeping them top of their group.
England surprises Belgium with 2-1 Nations League win at Wembley
LONDON — Marcus Rashford’s penalty and a deflected strike from Mason Mount helped England come from a goal down to overcome top-ranked Belgium 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday and climb above them in their UEFA Nations League group.
After successful bubble, NBA grapples with uncertain future
LOS ANGELES — As the National Basketball Association (NBA) bursts its bubble following the completion of the Finals on Sunday, the league now faces tough questions about when next season will begin and what it will look like.
FIBA confident NBA’s best players will be at next year’s Tokyo Games
BERLIN — The NBA’s best players will feature at next year’s Tokyo Olympics even though the season could end just days before the Games get under way, FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis said on Wednesday.
Justin Thomas notches first win of season at The Players
JUSTIN Thomas used a mid-round charge to push into the lead on Sunday and earn a one-shot victory in The Players Championship at Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.