Osaka ousted from u.s. open
Naomi Osaka’s title defense at the U.S. Open ended in the third round with a 5-7, 6-7 (2), 6-4 loss to Leylah Fernandez, an 18-year-old from Canada who is ranked 73rd and never had been this far in Grand Slam competition.
The No. 3-seeded Osaka threw her racket in frustration during a second-set tiebreak. She came in with a 16-match winning streak at majors and four career trophies, all on hard courts. But this was her first Slam tournament since she pulled out of the French Open before the second round to take a mental health break. She also sat out Wimbledon before participating in the Tokyo Olympics.
Also on the women’s side, Angelique Kerber won a matchup of previous Open champions when she beat Sloane Stephens 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 to reach the fourth round.
On the men’s side, No. 3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, who was booed by fans and criticized throughout the Open for his lengthy bathroom breaks, suffered a stunning third-round loss to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (2), 0-6, 7-6 (5).
MLB
Schwarber delivers in red sox’ victory
Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff homer in the first inning, then delivered a tiebreaking, two-run double in the seventh that sent the Red Sox over the Indians 8-5.
The Red Sox also put outfielder Jarren Duran on the COVID-19-related injured list, bringing the team’s total to nine players added to the list in a span of a week.
† Marcus Semien hit a game-ending three-run homer in the ninth inning after Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a tying grand slam in the eighth, and the Jays rallied three times to stun the Athletics 11-10.
† Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss this year’s induction ceremonies in Cooperstown, New York.
† MLB extended Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave an eighth time for an additional week through Sept. 10.
NBA
Jordan intends to sign with Lakers
Three-time All-Star center DeAndre Jordan, who finalized a contract buyout with the Pistons after being traded by the Nets, reportedly intends to sign with the Lakers. In the trade with the Pistons, the Nets received Whitney Young product Jahlil Okafor and Sekou Doumbouya in exchange for four second-round picks and $5.78 million sources said.
† Seven-time All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who retired with heart concerns five months ago, is reportedly returning to the Nets on a one-year, $2.6 million deal.
MISCELLANEOUS ex-wolves coach leaving sharks
Sharks associate coach Rocky Thompson, who coached the Wolves for three seasons (2017-19), is stepping down because of a medical exemption that prevents him from receiving a vaccination for COVID-19.
† Patrick Cantlay holds a one-shot lead over top-ranked Jon Rahm going into the third round of the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta. Rahm birdied his last three holes for a 5-under 65. Cantlay birdied his last two holes for a bogey-free 66. ✶