MLB-SCHEDULE Bosox stop Rays’ win streak UNDATED (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays’ winning streak is over. Jarren Duran had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning as the Red Sox halted the Rays’ streak at nine games, 3-2. Christian Vázquez homered, drove in two runs and made a nifty defensive play for the Red Sox. Boston lefty Chris…
TENNIS-US OPEN Osaka advances as opponent withdraws NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka didn’t have to break a sweat this afternoon. The No. 3 seed and defending champion advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open when Olga Danilovic of Serbia withdraw for medical reasons. Sloane Stephens made quick work of Coco Gauff, posting a 6-4, 6-2 victory in…
TENNIS-US OPEN Osaka advances as opponent withdraws NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka didn’t have to break a sweat this afternoon. The No. 3 seed and defending champion advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open when Olga Danilovic of Serbia withdraw for medical reasons. Two-time Grand Slam champions Simona Halep (HAL’-ehp) and Garbiñe Muguruza (GAHR’-been moo-gah-ROO’-thuh) also advanced…
George Paton has overseen a roster overhaul in Denver where the Broncos are seeking to snap out of a five-year funk that includes four consecutive losing seasons for the first time since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Paton rebuilt his defense starting with his secondary. On offense he replaced erratic Drew Lock with the more reliable Teddy Bridgewater, jettisoned running back Phillip Lindsay and replaced him with second-rounder Javonte Williams of North Carolina. The Broncos are going against the grain in relying on their defense and a good ground game to open up their offensive fireworks in 2021.
TENNIS-US OPEN Osaka advances as opponent withdraws NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open after her second-round opponent withdrew for medical reasons. The defending champion was set to play Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the first match of the day in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Two-time Grand Slam champions Simona Halep (HAL’-ehp)…
The Denver Broncos are still seeking their first victory in September under third-year head coach Vic Fangio and they know a fast start this year is key to turning around their fortunes. Defensive end Shelby Harris says the September stupor is a topic of discussion in the locker room as the Broncos try to decipher ways to get off to a better start. They’ve lost all seven of their September games under Fangio, who has a 12-13 record after October. The Broncos have continued tweaking their roster in hopes of improving their special teams.
TENNIS-US OPEN Osaka advances as opponent withdraws NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open after her second-round opponent withdrew for medical reasons. The defending champion was set to play Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the first match of the day in Arthur Ashe Stadium. Two-time Grand Slam champions Simona Halep (HAL’-ehp)…
TENNIS-US OPEN Osaka advances as opponent withdraws NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open after her second-round opponent withdrew for medical reasons. The defending champion was set to play Olga Danilovic of Serbia in the first match of the day in Arthur Ashe Stadium. The U.S. Tennis Association said the match…
MLB-SCHEDULE Rays extend streak UNDATED (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays were able to turn just five hits into their ninth consecutive win. Yandy Díaz drove in two with a double during a six-run second that pushed the Rays past the Red Sox, 8-5. Wander Franco and Austin Meadows had RBI singles for the AL East leaders, who are 36…
MLB-SCHEDULE Rays extend streak UNDATED (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays were able to turn just five hits into their ninth consecutive win. Yandy Díaz drove in two with a double during a six-run second that pushed the Rays past the Red Sox, 8-5. Wander Franco and Austin Meadows had RBI singles for the AL East leaders, who are 36…