NEW YORK - At a towering 6-foot-6, Alexander Zverev is closer to tennis' glass ceiling than most.
NEW YORK - Serena Williams is about to have a baby, Victoria Azarenka will stay home with hers and the US Open women's field is pregnant with suspense over who might win.
NEW YORK - Former world No 1 Maria Sharapova makes her first Grand Slam appearance next week since serving a 15-month doping suspension, bringing renewed passion and resolve to the US Open.
GLASGOW - China's Lin Dan came from behind to keep alive his hopes of a sixth world title on Wednesday as the 33-year-old saw off Denmark's Emil Holst 19-21, 21-8, 21-16 in a draining 81 minutes at the World Badminton Championships.
SHANGHAI - Chinese soccer chiefs have urged clubs to rein in their players after a promising midfielder nicknamed the "Chinese Modric" allegedly smashed his Porsche into several other cars while under the influence of alcohol.
LAS VEGAS - Floyd Mayweather says it was the first punch of the fight. His promoter thinks it came during the second round.
While Wayne Rooney will never silence the cynics who complain about his lack of silverware in an England shirt, the astonishing array of records set by the striker ensure his place as one of his country's all-time greats.
LONDON - Wayne Rooney's true worth as a player has not been properly appreciated, according to England soccer great Gary Lineker.
"It is a fantastic career, sometimes he has been criticized but fact is fact - the games he has played and goals he has scored. If I was the manager I would try to convince him to delay it (the international retirement) until after the next World Cup."
CLEVELAND - Kyrie Irving was tired of being teammates with LeBron James.
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