The Associated Press ATLANTA—Shelby Miller doesn’t want to talk about frustration as he endures one of the toughest streaks in Braves’ history. “You would think so,” he said. “But you have to keep going out there and grinding.” Miller lost his 13th-consecutive decision, and failed to win for his 21st-straight […]
National Sports
The Associated Press NEW YORK—Serena Williams had to wait to try to continue her bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam after her U.S. Open semi-final was postponed yesterday because of rain in the forecast. The top-seeded Williams was supposed to face 43rd-ranked Roberta Vinci of Italy last night at Flushing […]
The Associated Press BOSTON—David Ortiz hit his 498th career home run, a three-run shot to cap a four-run third inning, as the Boston Red Sox dumped AL East-leading Toronto 10-4 last night, sending the Blue Jays to just their second series loss since late July. Mookie Betts had a solo […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON—With a chance to gain ground in the NL East race, Drew Storen and the rest of Washington’s relievers had a series to forget. Storen yielded Yoenis Cespedes’ go-ahead homer in the eighth inning, moments after pinch-hitter Kelly Johnson connected for a tying shot off Stephen Strasburg, […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich NEW YORK—Even Roger Federer is wowed by how well he’s playing at age 34—and the ease with which he’s winning at this U.S. Open. Federer is into his 10th semi-final at Flushing Meadows and record 38th at all major tournaments. To get back to his first […]
The Associated PressKen Powtak BOSTON—The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to slug their way to an AL East title. They’ll need better pitching than this, though. Jackie Bradley Jr. had four hits and four RBIs, and Rick Porcello pitched into the eighth inning, as the Boston Red Sox beat the […]
The Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C.—Joe Gibbs couldn’t help but beam about this team victory. Carl Edwards drove superbly, crew chief Darian Grubb made stellar calls with his car two laps down, and the No. 19 crew got the car out of the pits in first when it counted most. The […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson NORTON, Mass.—Four months ago, the question was whether Rickie Fowler was winning as much as he should. Three victories later, no one can question how he wins. At The Players Championship, he finished birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie and then won a three-hole playoff over Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner. […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich NEW YORK—Andy Murray watched a 130 m.p.h. ace zoom by to create a two-set deficit at the U.S. Open, then sat in his change-over chair and cursed at himself over and over and over. A little later, Murray cracked his racket against the court once, breaking […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—Teddy Bridgewater leading the huddle, taking the snaps, and surveying the field. Adrian Peterson powering his way through the line. The Minnesota Vikings finally can send the fulcrum of their offence onto the field at the same time. The combination came together one year late, but there’s […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK—Before they stepped on court, there was nothing to suggest Andy Murray would have any trouble against Adrian Mannarino in the U.S. Open’s second round. Murray, after all, is seeded No. 3, owns two major championships including at Flushing Meadows in 2012, and had reached at […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon MONTREAL—Quarterback John Beck came on in relief and got the B.C. Lions a victory. But now he may have try his hand at being the starter. Beck replaced the injured Travis Lulay midway through the first quarter, and threw touchdown passes to Lavelle Hawkins and Austin […]
