Friday, 1 September 2017

Shapovalov looking for more wins and rave reviews

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Denis Shapovalov, the hottest new act to hit the Big Apple, takes centre stage at the U.S. Open on Friday and will take on Britain's Kyle Edmund for a place in the fourth round.


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.


Astros land Verlander in last-minute trade

(Reuters) - The Houston Astros made a major post-season push at the deadline by acquiring decorated pitcher Justin Verlander in a trade with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.