Nadal overpowers Daniel at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - World number one Rafa Nadal came from behind to dispatch underdog Taro Daniel of Japan 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 in front of a sold-out crowd at the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Hopkins agrees to rich contract extension with Texans: reports

(Reuters) - Houston Texans standout DeAndre Hopkins has agreed to the richest guaranteed contract for a wide receiver in the NFL, according to multiple media reports on Thursday.

Federer struggles past hobbled Youzhny at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - World number three Roger Federer survived his second scare in as many matches but hung on to defeat Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-1 6-7(3) 4-6 6-4 6-2 to reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday.

Shapovalov, Sharapova set to share Arthur Ashe spotlight

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Denis Shapovalov may not be old enough to drink in New York but is quickly becoming the toast of the Big Apple and the 18-year-old Canadian will again have a chance to light up the U.S. Open when he takes on Briton Kyle Edmund.

Tiger Woods cleared to start short-game practice

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods has made a step toward returning to competitive golf after being cleared by his doctor to work on his short game.

McIlroy upbeat ahead of title defense in Boston

(Reuters) - Rory McIlroy is winless this season but hopeful a return to a familiar stomping ground at this week's Dell Technologies Championship in Boston will provide him a springboard to another FedExCup playoffs title.

Pliskova labors into third round at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - World number one Karolina Pliskova survived a scare to advance to the third round of the U.S Open with a 2-6 6-3 6-4 comeback win against local favorite Nicole Gibbs on Thursday.

Russian teen Rublev shocks Dimitrov at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russian teenager Andrey Rublev swept aside seventh seed Grigor Dimitrov 7-5 7-6(3) 6-3 to reach the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday as a new wave of young guns continued to impress at the year's final grand slam.

American Rogers wins longest ever women's match at U.S. Open

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Some fans got their money's worth at the U.S. Open on Thursday as American Shelby Rogers outlasted Australia's Daria Gavrilova 7-6(6) 4-6 7-6(5) in a second round clash that was the longest women's match ever at Flushing Meadows.

Motorcycling: Rossi breaks right leg in training accident

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian MotoGP great Valentino Rossi has broken his right leg in a training accident and will undergo surgery as soon as possible, his Yamaha team said on Thursday.

Motor racing: Alonso denies giving McLaren Honda ultimatum

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso has denied telling McLaren to choose between him and Honda as the Spaniard considers his future with the Formula One team.

Celtics, Cavs finalize blockbuster trade: reports

(The Sports Xchange) - The Boston Celtics agreed to send the Cleveland Cavaliers a 2020 second-round draft pick via the Miami Heat to complete the blockbuster trade that sent four-time All-Star guard Kyrie Irving to the Celtics, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.

Tiger Woods cleared to start short-game practice

(Reuters) - Tiger Woods has made a step toward returning to competitive golf after being cleared by his doctor to work on his short game.