Djokovic advances at Cincinnati amid injuries and upsets
Novak Djokovic defeated Gilles Simon 6 3 4 6 6 4 in the Western & Southern Open opener as he chases a title at all nine ATP Masters events. The top seed battled through a 20‑point opening third set and 59‑minute final set, with 36 unforced errors during breezy conditions. Victoria Azarenka and Rafael Nadal withdrew, while Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Venus Williams exited early in Canada and Cincinnati, underscoring a tournament of setbacks and shifts.
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Toronto
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Serena
Montreal
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Cincinnati
Andy Murray
Grigor Dimitrov
Federer
Sports and golf schedule highlights from late summer events
The listing covers USGA U S Amateur and Made in Denmark golf first rounds in Atlanta and Farso Denmark, National Women's League soccer Sky Blue at Western New York, plus NFL pre season results and arena football championship setup at Quicken Loans Arena with a matchup on August 23 between Cleveland and Arizona. It emphasizes team matchups, venues, and dates.
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Baseball transfers and suspensions across leagues
Transactions detail suspensions for Joshua Sale of the Tampa Bay Rays system and Orlando Scandrick among NFL players, multiple minor league call ups and releases, rehab assignments, and trades. MLB moves include Edwin Escobar optioned, Matt Lindstrom reinstated, Michael Bourn rehab, Josh Willingham traded, and Edwin Encarnacion rehab. NHL, NBA, MLS, and college coaching changes noted.
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Blaine Hardy
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Indianapolis
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Rob Wort
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NEW Jersey Jackals
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Ryan Adams
Errani Rolls Past Wickmayer In Tight Classic
Italian Sara Errani defeats Yanina Wickmayer in three sets 7-5 3-6 7-6. Kuznetsova advances over Giorgi, Makarova beats Hantuchova 6-2 6-2, Beck upsets Muguruza 6-3 2-6 6-3, Lisicki over Vinci 6-3 2-6 6-2, Stephens over Petkovic 6-3 6-3 in early rounds.
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China
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Romania
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Western & Southern Open tennis results at Mason Ohio
Men's singles saw wins by Marin Cilic James Ward Vasek Pospisil Mikhail Youzhny Robby Ginepri Andreas Seppi Ernests Gulbis Roberto Bautista Agut Julien Benneteau Steve Johnson Stan Wawrinka Novak Djokovic. Women's results include Safarova McHale Suarez Navarro Nara Diyas Zahlavova Strycova with Williams upset. Baseball and standings notes from Rochester Durham Pawtucket and league tables follow.
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Avon and area high school results in tennis golf meets
Girls tennis non conference Avon 5 North Olmsted results noted along with boys golf Pioneer Invitational teams Elyria Keystone Amherst Avon Elyria Catholic Midview North Ridgeville Vermilion. Firelane Port Clinton Invitational and Edison Invitational progress. Southwestern Conference Brecksville Amherst North Ridgeville matches Vermilion Edison and North Canton Hoover Avon.
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Ballmer takes ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Ballmer officially becomes owner as the sale closes after California court approval. Shelly Sterling and the Sterling Family Trust had authorized the sale, ending Donald Sterling's long battle. Clippers coach Doc Rivers welcomes the new era and a fan festival is planned at Staples Center with Ballmer and players.
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