USTA hopeful for Djokovic
After Novak Djokovic withdrew from tournaments in Florida and California because he still can’t travel to the United States as a foreign citizen who is not vaccinated against COVID-19, a U.S. Tennis Assn. spokesman said the group is “very hopeful” the top-ranked player will be allowed into the country for the U.S. Open in August.
“Policies concerning access to the United States are determined by the White House. We are very hopeful that the policy preventing Novak Djokovic from entering the United States will be rescinded, or lapse, in the near future,” the USTA’s Chris Widmaier wrote to the Associated Press. “No COVID-19 restrictions are in place at the U.S. Open for any player, fan or other attendee.”
Sergio Romo will retire as a member of the San Francisco Giants after helping the franchise win three World Series titles . ... New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo has a strained knee and ankle and will be reevaluated on a week-to-week basis, general manager Billy Eppler said.
The Jacksonville Jaguars and cornerback Tre Herndon and defensive lineman Adam Gotsis agreed to terms and are expected to sign deals next week, according to AP . ... The New York Jets re-signed veteran defensive lineman Solomon Thomas to a one-year contract.
Jalen Brunson had 24 points in his return from a sore left foot to lead the host New York Knicks to a 116-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Christian Eckes won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, earning his second victory in the series in overtime . ... Austin Hill continued his dominant start to the Xfinity season, holding off Daniel Hemric for his third win in five races after he overcame a Speedway-record 11 cautions, one of which led a frustrated Josh Williams to leave his car parked on the start-finish line for dramatic effect.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic became the oldest scorer in Serie A history at 41 years and 166 days, in AC Milan’s 3-1 loss to Udinese in Rome . ... American winger Tim Weah was stretchered off the field in a neck brace as Lille won 2-0 at Toulouse in the French league. Weah got injured deep in stoppage time after a collision with Toulouse midfielder Vincent Sierro.
Leon Edwards retained his welterweight title, beating Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 by majority decision in London . ... Penn State won the team title and Yianni Diakomihalis of Cornell won his fourth individual title, becoming the fifth wrestler to achieve the feat, at the NCAA wrestling championships in Tulsa, Okla.
San Jose Sharks goalie James Reimer declined to take part in pregame warmups Saturday night, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Reimer said in a statement that he made the decision based on his Christian beliefs, adding that he “always strived to treat everyone with respect” and that members of the LGBTQ community should be welcome in hockey.
Ohio State defender Sophie Jaques won the Patty Kazmaier Award, given to the top player in women’s NCAA Division I hockey.