Williams and Clijsters safely clear first big hurdles
The winning numbers for NEW YORK, Sept 5 - (Reuters) - Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters passed their first real tests at the U.S. Open with flying colors on Sunday to safely book their places in the quarter-finals.
Woods well back after third round at Boston TPC
The winning numbers for NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Tiger Woods shot a respectable third round at the Deutsche Bank Championship Saturday but will likely go another week without winning.
Japan's Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash
The winning numbers for MISANO, Italy (Reuters) - Nineteen-year-old Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after a crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, the second death in the sport in two events.
Cardinals error hands Reds 6-1 victory
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Cincinnati Reds converted a St. Louis Cardinals error into three early runs and an easy 6-1 victory on Saturday.
Kuznetsova seals 100th grand slam win
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Svetlana Kuznetsova chalked up her 100th grand slam win in singles by beating her fellow Russian Maria Kirilenko 6-3 6-4 at the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Clijsters putting friendship on hold at U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - A year after completing her own fairytale, Kim Clijsters is suddenly facing the bittersweet prospect of having to spoil one of her good friend's comebacks to keep alive the defense of her U.S. Open title.
Cardinals release former first-round pick Leinart
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Phoenix Cardinals released former first-round pick Matt Leinhart Saturday after he was unable to secure the starting quarterback position from Derek Anderson.
Federer says Nadal not the best ... yet
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer has warned Rafa Nadal that he must win the U.S. Open to stand any chance of being labeled as the greatest to ever play the game.
Hameed denies he alleged match-rigging
The winning numbers for KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan test opener Yasir Hameed denied Saturday he had told the British tabloid The News of the World that he had accused his team mates of fixing matches.
Champions Spain and Serbia reach last eight
The winning numbers for ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Holders Spain and dark horses Serbia reached the world championship quarter-finals, winning in contrasting fashion Saturday to set up a repeat of the 2009 European final.
Variety is the spice of life for Schiavone
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - French Open champion Francesca Schiavone showed her flair for language matched her flair on court when she described her playing style as being like a capricciosa pizza after reaching the last eight at the U.S. Open.
Clijsters eases past Ivanovic into U.S. Open last eight
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Kim Clijsters eased past close friend Ana Ivanovic 6-2 6-1 to reach the last eight at the U.S. Open Sunday.
Federer's coach Annacone steps down from British role
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer's new coach Paul Annacone resigned as head coach of men's tennis in Britain on Sunday to avoid a conflict of interests, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) said.
Williams overcomes Peer test to reach last eight
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Twice champion Venus Williams came through a testing match to beat Israel's Shahar Peer 7-6 6-3 and reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Sunday.
Still smooth sailing for seeds at windy U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - The man for all occasions, Roger Federer provided a masterful demonstration of skill and precision in gale-force winds to breeze into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Snedeker putts into share of lead with Day as Woods hits back
The winning numbers for NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - American Brandt Snedeker putted brilliantly to take a share of the lead with Australian Jason Day after the second round of the $7.5 million Deutsche Bank Championship on Saturday.
Seeds survive as wind wreaks havoc on U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki blew their opponents off the court Saturday at a windy Flushing Meadows to set-up a dream fourth-round meeting at the U.S. Open.
Tiger hits back with second round 65
The winning numbers for NORTON, Massachusetts (Reuters) - Tiger Woods ensured he would make the halfway cut at the Deutsche Bank Championship with a six-under 65 in Saturday's second round.
Kovalchuk contract saga over after NHL and Devils reach deal
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russian winger Ilya Kovalchuk has been cleared to re-sign with the New Jersey Devils after the National Hockey League (NHL) accepted his revised contract.
Murray breezes on, Hurricane Earl a no-show
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Andy Murray need not have worried. The forecasters got it wrong on both fronts at the U.S. Open on Friday.
