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Roger Federer is out of the US Open after a shocking fourth-round defeat to Australian John Millman at the Flushing Meadows on Tuesday morning. The defeat was Federer’s first by a player ranked outside of position 50. “I’m probably in a little bit of disbelief,” said Millman. “He’s been a hero of mine and today he was definitely not at...

Borussia Dortmund’s Christian Pulisic was left out of the US men’s team to face Brazil and Mexico starting this week as Coach David Sarachan announced his roaster. The attacking midfielder is expected to miss matches for both club and national team after a leg injury last week. Tim Weah, another teenage sensation for the USMNT, will be part of the...

Thursday turned Friday as 5-time Grand Slam Champion Maria Sharapova edged out Sorana Cirstea in a 6-2, 7-5 thriller under the flashing lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium. The former World No. 1 will face Jelena Ostapenko at the third round of the ongoing US Open. Sharapova came in following a hard-fought win over Swiss great Patty Schnyder. Having retired from...

The Red Sox extended their lead in the Eastern Conference table rankings after a comfortable 14-6 victory over the Miami Marlins on Wednesday night. Elsewhere, the Yankees run to catch up with Boston was stalled by a 4-1 loss to Chicago’s White Sox. Boston’s win was overshadowed by a minor injury to their main pitcher David Price. The 33-year old...

British female tennis players faced yet another loss at the US Open as Johanna Konta was knocked out of the competition by Caroline Garcia in the first round on Tuesday. 27-year old Konta followed fellow British tennis star Heather Watson out of the competition after her 6-2 6-2 loss in the first round. Garcia put on a remarkable display to...

Joseph Martinez’s 74th-minute goal against Orlando city marked his 28th goal of the season and a new record in the MLS. The Venezuelan International scored the winning goal for Atlanta in a 2-1 victory at Orlando stadium. Martinez broke the record held for 23 years by Roy Lassiter and broken only twice. Chris Wondoloswki equaled the tally in 2012 at...

100-meter world record holder Usain Bolt celebrated his 32nd birthday with a 45-minute training session at Australia’s Central Coast Mariner football team. The Jamaican athlete is expected to transition to a career in soccer starting October 21st in Australia’s A-League. In a move seen by some as a gimmick, Bolt’s new coach Mike Mulvey called the decision “innovative and creative. “We...