Roger Federer shocked.

The Argentine tennis player, Juan Martin del Potro, shocked Roger Federer by eliminating him from the grand slam for this year, the US Open. De Potro triumphed in four sets, 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-4, to go to the semifinal where he will meet Spaniard Rafael Nadal. Nadal in the quarterfinals won the Russian teen […]

Latvia does not allow to be surprised by Belgium

With Kristaps Porzingis – Janis Timma in the frame, Latvian agent in ball has accomplished today the primary triumph in this European title. Latvia vanquished Belgium’s 92-64 protector to improve the probability of the gathering’s passing. The distinction in the outcome was the second quarter of the match, a quarter in which Latvia just scored […]

Montenegro easily triumphs against Hungary

After his great execution against Croatia, Hungary neglected to do likewise in the meeting that he played liquor against Montenegro, making the meeting simple for Montenegrins. Montenegro was indicated altogether better in all quarter-finals and finished the match with 72-48 triumph. The most recognized in this square of Montenegrins were Vucevic and Dubljevic with 13 […]

Filling a Weak Spot in Women’s Tennis: The Serve

“The men you’ll see, they’ll do things technically wrong, but because they’re so strong they’ll get away with it,” said Michael Joyce, who has coached several WTA players. “A lot of it is just because of brute strength.” Joyce, who currently coaches Victoria Azarenka, has worked with younger players, and he said a pivotal divergence […]

Pelton mail: How early could LeBron have been the No. 1 pick?

This week’s mailbag features your questions on LeBron James, Chris Paul and James Harden, and more. You can tweet your questions using the hashtag #peltonmailbag or email them to [email protected]. Assume there is no minimum age for the draft. How young would LeBron have been for a reasonable GM to draft him #1? — Ken […]

Uneven Pliskova Battles Back to Advance to 4th Round Against Brady

And it might shape the outcome of the women’s draw. A finalist at last year’s Open, Pliskova capitalized on that pivotal forehand to win, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, to avoid what would have been a crushing defeat. “I didn’t have any other choice,” she said of the decision to go down the line. “I just went […]

Gilbert: Will 'never' move Cavs from Cleveland

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert vowed Thursday to “never” move his NBA team from Cleveland. Earlier this week, Gilbert scrapped plans for a $140 million renovation for Quicken Loans Arena, prompting speculation he might leave the city when his lease expires in 2027. “CLE, Let’s put any silly rumors to rest: I will never […]

U.S. Open Results: Marin Cilic Loses; New Aunt Venus Williams Wins

One of these men will be in the U.S. Open final. Venus Williams Advances Photo Venus Williams, 37, has reached the fourth round or better at nine of her last 10 Grand Slam tournaments. Credit Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Venus Williams reached the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the 15th time […]

Sources: Bucks plan to waive center Hawes

12:17 AM ET Adrian WojnarowskiESPN In order to move beneath the luxury-tax threshold, the Milwaukee Bucks plan to waive 7-footer Spencer Hawes, league sources told ESPN. The Bucks will use the stretch provision to spread the balance of Hawes’ $6.2 million salary this season over three years, sparing the franchise the full salary-cap hit this […]