World No 1 Novak Djokovic cruised through to the second round of the US Open with a convincing 6-1 6-2 6-2 victory over Ricardas Berankis on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Full Story No problems for Djokovic
Former champion Sam Stosur crashed out of the US Open after a three-set defeat to American teenager Victoria Duval.
Full Story Stosur stunned by Duval
Heather Watson was left in tears after she suffered a three-set loss to 21st seed Simona Halep at the US Open.
Full Story Missed opportunity for Watson
Alfonso Soriano hit two of New York’s four home runs and Andy Pettitte threw seven shutout innings as the Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 7-1 on Tuesday night at Rogers
Centre.
Full Story Alfonso Soriano, Yankees blast Blue Jays
Steve Bruce was happy to be through to the third round of the Capital One Cup, but acknowledged his team made hard work of beating Leyton Orient 1-0 after extra time.
Full Story Hull boss Bruce left relieved
England women moved within one victory of regaining the Ashes after opening up an 8-4 lead over Australia with a 15-run victory in the opening Twenty20 encounter at Chelmsford.
Full Story Taylor-made win for England
Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua could be ready for a British title fight by the end of next year.
Full Story Hearn: Heavyweights so weak
Landon Donovan agrees to a new multiyear deal with the Los Angeles
Galaxy according to report.
Full Story Report: Donovan, LA agree to new deal
England hooker James Roby has completed his recovery from an ankle injury but will be held back for St Helens’ last match of the regular Super League season.
Full Story Roby ready for play-offs
Sidney Crosby, Jonathan Toews, Steven Stamkos, Patrice Bergeron and John Tavares are all but guaranteed roster spots with the 2014 Canadian Olympic men’s hockey team. Other players aren’t guaranteed to play in Sochi but could be valuable additions.
Full Story Canadian Olympic hockey team: Players on the bubble
Tiger Woods has pulled out of a charity event scheduled for Wednesday due to the back injury that plagued him at The Barclays.
Full Story Tiger to miss charity event
Gloucester are set to open contract talks with their squad, with 24 players’ deals expiring at the end of the 2013-14 season.
Full Story Gloucester open contract talks
Roy Hodgson is confident the continued speculation over Wayne Rooney’s future will not be to England’s detriment, ahead of a crucial World Cup qualifying double-header.
Full Story Hodgson sure of Rooney focus
Wesley Ward has revealed unbeaten juvenile No Nay Never is unlikely to run again this year as the American trainer targets a return to Royal Ascot in 2014.
Full Story No Nay Never season now over
Rotherham manager Steve Evans believes his side can deliver a Capital One Cup shock at Aston Villa.
Full Story Evans targets Villa shock
Hull star Aaron Heremaia has been charged with a “spear” tackle during his side’s 16-0 defeat by Wigan in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley on Saturday.
Full Story Heremaia charged by RFL
Hamilton Masakadza’s 85 helped Zimbabwe earn their first one-day international victory over Pakistan since 1998.
Full Story Zimbabwe shock Pakistan
Northants seamer Lee Daggett will retire at the end of the season and will become a physio with rugby union side Northampton Saints.
Full Story Daggett becomes union physio
Yankees starter Andy Pettitte will try to continue his successful run against the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday night and keep visiting New York from sliding back in the AL wild-card hunt.
Full Story Blue Jays killer Andy Pettitte seeks run support from Yankees
