The aces and the line-edging service returns began in earnest in the middle of the first set, replacing the somewhat…

Novak Djokovic won 27 matches in a row over the past months, but he lost the one he most wanted,…

The U.S. Open today marks the second week of the tournament with Military Appreciation Day, which was renamed Lt. Joe…

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If a pitcher steps off the mound after giving up a two-run homer that blows his lead and throws a…

Denis Shapovalov, down two sets to one, came back from a 2-5 deficit in the fourth set to beat Taylor…

Three double faults at 1-2 in the third set, and Kim Clijsters is in trouble. Visibly tiring, she has just…

Gunshots in Kenosha, Wisconsin interrupted Naomi Osaka’s run through the draw at the Western and Open tennis tournament last week,…

When in doubt, or even when not, turn to the classics. One of these is Gwendolyn Brooks, whose depth and…