Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Tennis-Former champion Thiem has no regrets after signing off from U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dominic Thiem said he had no regrets about how his career panned out as he bid adieu to the U.S. Open - the tournament in which he enjoyed his greatest success - following a first...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Fritz into U.S. Open second round with win over Ugo Carabelli
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Taylor Fritz leaned on his dominant forehand to beat Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli 7-5 6-1 6-2 on Monday and reach the second round of the U.S. Open. World number 12 Fritz, the h...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Keys unlocks serve to dispatch Siniakova at U.S. Open
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Madison Keys relied on her explosive serve and powerful groundstrokes to overwhelm Katerina Siniakova 6-4 6-1 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. The American, a finalis...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Olympic champ Zheng staying grounded to avoid post-Paris letdown
By Karl Plume NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said she refuses to let history repeat itself as she hopes for a deep run at the U.S. Open after claiming China's first tennis singles ...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Zheng passes Anisimova test to reach U.S. Open second round
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcame early serving woes to move into the second round of the U.S. Open with a hard-fought 4-6 6-4 6-2 victory over American wildcard Amanda Anisi...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Former champion Thiem bids farewell to U.S. Open after being hammered by Shelton
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) -Former champion Dominic Thiem's final appearance at the U.S. Open ended tamely on Monday after he was beaten 6-4 6-2 6-2 in the first round by American Ben Shelton. ...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Zverev flexes big serve in first-round takedown of Marterer
By Karl Plume NEW YORK (Reuters) - Fourth seed Alexander Zverev out-duelled fellow German Maximilian Marterer 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Zverev flexed his domina...
Aug 26, 2024
Report: NFLPA vetoes emergency 3rd QB rule
The NFLPA rejected a proposal passed by NFL owners that would have allowed an emergency third quarterback to be elevated from the practice squad on an unlimited basis for gamedays, NFL Network reporte...
Aug 26, 2024
Reports: Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb gets record-breaking deal
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb agreed to a record-breaking four-year deal on Monday, multiple outlets reported. The four-year, $136 million contract extension includes a $38 million signing ...
Aug 26, 2024
Tennis-Defending champion Gauff flattens Gracheva in first round
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Coco Gauff overcame early nerves to cruise by France's Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Gauff was popular ...
Aug 26, 2024
