WNBA union president was stuck overnight at airport between games. She's calling for league to allow charter flights for teams
By Jill Martin, CNN
Washington Sport News
Berserker to bonafide contender: Is this the summer of Nick Kyrgios after Citi Open win ahead of US Open?
Once upon a time, Nick Kyrgios was seen as a berserker: capable of destroying a draw with a devastating performance against a top seed but equally capable of self-imploding at any time against any player in the draw. He was like a firecracker; loud, explosive, sometimes spectacular, but (usually) shortlived. These days, he’s burning brighter than ever.
Absence Of Major Rivals Hardly Bothers Daniil Medvedev At Montreal Masters
World number one Daniil Medvedev said Monday he will carry on as usual at this week's ATP Montreal Masters despite the absence of his major rivals. The weekend champion at Los Cabos flew to French-speaking Canada to defend his title from last August. But the top seed will not have to face Novak Djokovic due to the Serb's refusal to take the Covid-19 vaccination.
Mike Tyson Slams "Slave Master" Hulu Series For "Stealing" Life Story
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has accused an unauthorized television drama of stealing his life story, comparing the streaming platform behind the upcoming series to a "slave master." "Mike," which premieres on US streamer Hulu August 25, is a scripted drama that re-enacts moments from the controversial fighter's life, from his early childhood and through his 1992 rape conviction.
Stan Wawrinka and plenty of rain fall at Canadian Open
Montreal. Wawrinka, 37, missed the clay, grass and hardcourt season last year following surgery on his left foot and since returning in March has suffered a slew of first round exits.
Los Angeles Sparks standout Nneka Ogwumike addresses WNBA's continued travel issues 'that must be remedied'
Los Angeles Sparks standout Nneka Ogwumike said via social media Monday evening that «transformational growth» in the WNBA is being impeded by continued travel issues and what she sees as «tired arguments» against possible remedies.
Wawrinka and plenty of rain fall at Canadian Open
Stan Wawrinka's attempts to get his comeback season off the ground took another hit on Monday as the three-time major champion fell 6-3 3-6 6-3 to Emil Ruusuvuori in the rain-delayed opening round of the Canadian Open in Montreal.
Halep cruises past Vekic to reach Toronto second round
TORONTO: Twice winner Simona Halep stormed into the Toronto Open second round with a 6-0 6-2 win over Croatia's Donna Vekic on Monday (Aug 8) in the US Open tune-up event.