Federer out of Cincinnati with bad back; Nadal to be No. 1

AP Published 1:00 p.m. ET Aug. 14, 2017 | Updated 6:27 p.m. ET Aug. 14, 2017 Rafael Nadal practices at the Western and Southern Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center.(Photo: Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports) MASON, Ohio (AP) — Wimbledon champion Roger Federer withdrew from the Western & Southern Open on Monday because of a […]

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 […]

Fognini, Kohlschreiber advance to semis at Generali Open

AP Published 11:50 a.m. ET Aug. 3, 2017 | Updated 2:14 p.m. ET Aug. 3, 2017 KITZBUEHEL, Austria (AP) — Fabio Fognini and Philipp Kohlschreiber both reached their second semifinal in as many weeks at the Generali Open on Thursday. Fognini, who won his fifth career title in Gstaad, Switzerland on Sunday, received medical treatment […]

For Karolina Pliskova, a Second-Round Loss, and Then World No. 1

Pliskova, 25, has had a relatively quick ascent over the last 12 months. Ranked 17th at this time last year, she rose with a title in Cincinnati and a runner-up finish at the United States Open. Before the Open, Pliskova had not made it past the third round in her 17 previous Grand Slam tournaments. […]

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 […]

Gilles Müller Finds Success in Tennis at an Age When Others Retire

“Now, I’m playing free and not thinking about that first title anymore. That’s helped me a lot.” Photo Müller’s Wimbledon performance propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 21. Credit Tony O’Brien/Reuters.. The title in Sydney left him in tears after the match as he thanked his coach and family, including his wife, Alessia […]

In aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Clint Capela doing all he can to help

Scott Olson/Getty Images Houston Rockets center Clint Capela had been inactive on Twitter for 10 days. But as the wind and rains brought on by Hurricane Harvey pulverized his city, Capela put his fingers to work, pelting his more than 27,000 followers with messages on Sunday. “First off, I was just trying to help the […]

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 […]