Westwood backs 'experienced' Ryder Cup rookies to come good

(Reuters) - Lee Westwood has advised the six rookies in Europe's Ryder Cup team to brace themselves for a difficult atmosphere in the United States but expects the newcomers to draw on their international experience to flourish in Minnesota.

Orioles acquire Bourn to seek supremacy in the AL East

(Reuters) - The Baltimore Orioles acquired outfielder Michael Bourn in a trade with Arizona on Wednesday, completing a busy day for the American League East contenders.

Cards' speedster Brown in race to be ready for opener

(Reuters) - Arizona wide receiver John Brown may not be ready for their NFL season opener against the New England Patriots on Sept. 11 as he is still recovering from a concussion, local media reported on Wednesday.

Australia wants more Olympic money after Rio flop

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia's top sports funding authority has defended its record in the wake of the nation's worst Olympic haul in 24 years and called for more money to bridge the gap at elite international events.

Nadal completes 'roof' double at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal boasted after his first-round U.S. Open match that he had a video recording of being the first player to hit a ball in practice under the new roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Cilic charges into U.S. Open third round

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Seventh-seeded Marin Cilic made it look as easy as one, two, three as he charged into the third round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.

Harrison goes from U.S. Open sideshow to headliner with win

NEW YORK (Reuters) - When the U.S. Open began Ryan Harrison was one half of a Flushing Meadows feel good story as he and younger brother Christian become the first siblings to come through qualifying into a grand slam main draw.

Muguruza crashes out of U.S. Open in second round

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Third-seeded Spaniard Garbine Muguruza was knocked out in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday in a shocking 7-5 6-4 upset by 48th-ranked Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia.

Synchronized - After wistfully watching Rio, men hope for Tokyo inclusion

(Reuters) - Cirque du Soleil performer Bill May sneaked peaks at the synchronized swimming competitions in Rio on his phone during makeup sessions and costume changes at the Las Vegas show.

Serena continues quest for historic 23rd slam title

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Serena Williams will try to take another step toward a record-setting 23rd grand slam title at the U.S. Open on Thursday while Andy Murray continues his quest to complete a golden summer.

Raonic suffers shock defeat to Harrison at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - American qualifier Ryan Harrison pulled off the biggest shock yet of the U.S. Open by beating fifth seed Milos Raonic 6-7(4) 7-5 7-5 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the year's final grand slam.

Steady Kerber advances to third round

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Second seed Angelique Kerber stayed on track in her quest to unseat Serena Williams as world number one by beating Mirjana Lucic-Baroni of Croatia 6-2 7-6(7) on Wednesday to reach the third round of the U.S. Open.

Konta collapses on court but advances to third round

NEW YORK (Reuters) - British 13th seed Johanna Konta recovered from a health scare at a humid U.S. Open on Wednesday to claim her place in the third round with a 6-2 5-7 6-2 win over Bulgaria's Tsvetana Pironkova.