National Sports

Update on the latest sports

AP

TENNIS-US OPEN Djokovic faces Federer’s replacement NEW YORK (AP) — Novak Djokovic (NOH’-vak JOH’-kuh-vich) has had some memorable matches at the U.S. Open against Roger Federer. Now he plays Federer’s replacement. The top-ranked Djokovic has a second-round match Thursday night against Tallon Griekspoor, who was moved into the main draw when Federer had to withdraw because of a knee injury….

Update on the latest sports

AP

MLB-SCHEDULE Dodgers beat Braves, pass Giants UNDATED (AP) — For the first time since May 30 the San Francisco Giants are looking up at another team in the NL West standings. The Dodgers took over first place in the division, moving a half-game ahead of the Giants with a 4-3 comeback win over the Braves. Los Angeles wasted a 2-0…

Update on the latest sports

AP

MLB-SCHEDULE Dodgers beat Braves, pass Giants UNDATED (AP) — For the first time since May 30 the San Francisco Giants are looking up at another team in the NL West standings. The Dodgers took over first place in the division, moving a half-game ahead of the Giants with a 4-3 comeback win over the Braves. Los Angeles wasted a 2-0…

Update on the latest sports

AP

MLB-SCHEDULE Dodgers beat Braves, pass Giants UNDATED (AP) — For the first time since May 30 the San Francisco Giants are looking up at another team in the NL West standings. The Dodgers took over first place in the division, moving a half-game ahead of the Giants with a 4-3 comeback win over the Braves. Los Angeles wasted a 2-0…

Update on the latest sports

AP

MLB-SCHEDULE Dodgers beat Braves, pass Giants UNDATED (AP) — For the first time since May 30 the San Francisco Giants are looking up at another team in the NL West standings. The Dodgers took over first place in the division, moving a half-game ahead of the Giants with a 4-3 comeback win over the Braves. Los Angeles wasted a 2-0…

The Latest: Schwartzman wins rain-delayed match at US Open

AP

NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament (all times local): 1:05 a.m. Diego Schwartzman has eliminated 2017 runner-up Kevin Anderson at the U.S. Open in a match that started on one court before 7:30 p.m. and finished on another just past 1 a.m. after an interruption caused by heavy rain and winds from remnants of…

Update on the latest sports

AP

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…

Update on the latest sports

AP

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…

Update on the latest sports

AP

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…

Broncos finally have deep roster to end playoff drought

By ARNIE STAPLETON - AP Pro Football Writer

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.