Nadal eases into U.S. Open quarters
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal edged closer to a place in his first U.S. Open final after thrashing fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-3 6-4 on Tuesday with another devastating serving performance.
Clijsters' win caps epic day at U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kim Clijsters needed all her fighting qualities to keep her U.S. Open defense alive and cap an extraordinary day of titanic struggles at the last grand slam of the season Tuesday.
Woods gets the nod for next month's Ryder Cup
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Despite a tumultuous year on and off the course for Tiger Woods, the world number one will have one more chance for golfing glory after being named Tuesday as one of four wildcard picks for next month's Ryder Cup.
Parcells turns over control of Dolphins to GM Ireland
The winning numbers for MIAMI (Reuters) - Miami Dolphins vice president Bill Parcells is handing over control of the team to general manager Jeff Ireland and will remain a daily consultant, the Dolphins said Tuesday.
Rays pounce on Dice-K to blitz Red Sox
The winning numbers for BOSTON (Reuters) - The Tampa Bay Rays mauled Japanese starter Daisuke Matsuzaka in a 14-5 rout of the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday to move within a game and a half of the leading New York Yankees in the American League East.
Federer faces familiar foe in U.S. Open quarters
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer hopes a return to one of his favorite surfaces will help him avenge his only defeat to Robin Soderling when they clash in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday.
Beaten Querrey annoyed by European domination
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - American Sam Querrey bowed out of the fourth-round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday and then said he was annoyed at the European domination on the men's tour.
Youzhny overpowers Robredo to reach U.S. Open last eight
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Number 12 seed Mikhail Youzhny of Russia reached the fourth grand slam quarter-final of his career with a convincing 7-5 6-2 4-6 6-4 victory over Spain's Tommy Robredo at the U.S. Open Tuesday.
Favre knows the Saints are coming - again
The winning numbers for MIAMI (Reuters) - The last time the New Orleans Saints played at their home venue, the Louisiana Superdome, they won the NFC championship after battering and bruising Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre.
Williams ends Schiavone's hopes in New York
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former champion Venus Williams ended the run of French Open champion Francesca Schiavone at the U.S. Open when she beat the flamboyant Italian 7-6 6-4 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.
Clijsters claims service needs fixing for Venus showdown
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Kim Clijsters was relieved to emerge with a victory but concerned she might not be so fortunate in her semi-final showdown against Venus Williams unless she improved her serving.
Clijsters onto semi-final showdown with Venus
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Defending champion Kim Clijsters held off a gritty challenge from fifth-seeded Australian Samantha Stosur, surviving an error-filled three-set battle on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open.
Hingis considering comeback on doubles tour
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former world number one Martina Hingis said on Tuesday she may make a second return to the women's tour, this time on the doubles circuit.
Texans sign quarterback Leinart to one-year deal
The winning numbers for HOUSTON (Reuters) - Former Heisman Trophy winner and free agent Matt Leinart has signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans, the NFL team said on Tuesday.
Magnificent Scola sends Argentina through
The winning numbers for ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Forward Luis Scola steered Argentina into the world championship quarter-finals with a breathtaking individual performance in a 93-89 victory over traditional rivals Brazil on Tuesday.
Passion the key to 2018 World Cup bid, says U.S. head
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States bid for the 2018 World Cup could hinge on whether the country's passion for the sport is fully appreciated by the rest of the world, U.S. Soccer president Sunil Gulati said on Tuesday.
Tiger Woods and rookie Fowler selected for Ryder Cup
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - United States captain Corey Pavin named Tiger Woods, Zach Johnson, Stewart Cink and Rickie Fowler Tuesday as his four wildcard selections for the Ryder Cup against Europe next month in Wales.
United States Ryder Cup player profiles
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brief profiles of the 12 players who will represent holders the United States against Europe in the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor, Wales, from October 1-3.
Nadal to lead Spanish charge at U.S. Open
The winning numbers for NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal will lead the Spanish Armada into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday as he continues his bid to capture the only grand slam to have eluded him.
Padres snap 10-game skid to hold NL West lead
The winning numbers for SAN DIEGO (Reuters) - The San Diego Padres halted a 10-game losing streak to keep their lead in the National League West with a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday.
