US Open women’s trophy up for grabs
NEW YORK -- As many as 10 women competing at this year’s US Open have a realistic shot at raising the trophy including all-time great Serena Williams and big-hitting teenager Bianca Andreescu.
Surprises keep coming in wild women’s draw of the 2020 French Open
PARIS — It is not unusual for the French Open to throw up surprises in the women’s draw, but this year’s re-scheduled tournament has been more wildly unpredictable than ever.
Nadal passes Sinner test to storm into French Open semifinals
PARIS — Claycourt master Rafa Nadal passed his first real test of this year’s French Open with a 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1 victory against Italian rising star Jannik Sinner as his quest for a record-breaking 13th title gathered momentum on Tuesday.
Braves ride late homers to Game 1 win over Dodgers
AUSTIN RILEY and Ozzie Albies hit ninth-inning home runs and the Atlanta Braves opened the National League Championship Series with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday at Arlington, Texas.
United hits Leeds for six, Leicester wins at Spurs
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United crushed Leeds United (6-2), while Leicester City handed Tottenham Hotspur a second straight defeat in the Premier League on Sunday.
Man City march halted by United, Liverpool woes deepen
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City’s relentless march towards the Premier League title was interrupted as their 21-match winning streak in all competitions was ended by a surprise 2-0 home defeat to rivals Manchester United on Sunday.
LeBron James to join Boston Red Sox ownership group
LOS Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made an investment to join the ownership group of the Boston Red Sox, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.
Wolff hunts for major prize after seizing US Open lead
MAMARONECK, NY — There were few superlatives left unused on Saturday after Matthew Wolff seized control of the US Open lead by a two-stroke margin, putting up a five-under par 65 in the third round in just his second-ever major appearance.
Nadal crushes qualifier Korda to reach last eight
PARIS — Rafa Nadal blew away American qualifier Sebastian Korda (6-1 6-1 6-2) to romp into the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday and close in on a record-extending 13th title at Roland Garros.
Springer’s 2-homer day gives Astros 2-0 edge on A’s
LOS ANGELES — George Springer put on another postseason show at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, moving the Houston Astros one game away from their fourth consecutive American League Championship Series.
Holiday named NBA Teammate of the Year
NEW ORLEANS Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday won the NBA’s 2019-20 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award on Tuesday.
Five storylines for the 2020-2021 NBA season
LOS ANGELES — Five storylines to track during the 2020-2021 National Basketball Association (NBA) season, which kicks off on Dec. 22.