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W&S Open: Sharapova Wins First Match, Venus Exits Early

Aug 12, 2014 11:55 PM EDT

Maria Sharapova defeated Madison Keys in second round while Venus Williams exited early in the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

International Tennis Federation President Ricci Bitti handing over the Davis Cup to hosts Ukraine last week

ITF Defers Davis Cup Matches in Kiev

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 12, 2014 11:44 PM EDT

The Belgian Tennis Federation has won an appeal for Ukraine to cease hosting the upcoming Davis Cup in Kiev citing political unrest in the country, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced Tuesday.

Russian Mikhail Youzhny ends Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's winning streak at the W&S Open

Tsonga’s Winning Streak Ends at First Round of W&S Open

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 12, 2014 10:35 PM EDT

Mikhail Youzhny ended Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's winning streak by ousting the Frenchman 6-1, 6-4 at the first round of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati on Tuesday.

Indiana Pacers' small forward Paul George will be changing his jersey number from 24 to 13

Paul George Changes Jersey Number, Becomes PG-13

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 12, 2014 03:26 AM EDT

Despite being not able to play next season for the Indiana Pacers, Paul George will be changing his jersey number from 24 to 13.

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones attempts to land a punch against challenger Daniel Cormier at a recent media fan event

UFC Should Consider Having 'No Contact' Policy before Fights, Says Commentator

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 12, 2014 01:52 AM EDT

Perhaps it was high time for the UFC to adopt a "No Contact" policy before fights to prevent brawls-such as what erupted the other week between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier-from happening, fight commentator Joe Rogan said.

Caroline Wozniacki Wins Opener in Western and Southern Open

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 11, 2014 11:20 PM EDT

Caroline Wozniacki bounced back from an early exit at the Rogers Cup last week, defeating Magdalena Rybarokova, 6-2, 6-3, in the opening day of the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ting Zhu of China delivers a cross the court spike against Italy

World Grand Prix: China Defeats Italy, Takes Over Second Place

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 11, 2014 08:07 AM EDT

In a more consistent performance, China defeated Italy in four sets to take over second place at Division 1 of the ongoing Federation of International Volleyball Bureau (FIVB) World Grand Prix on Sunday.

Retired Boxing Promoter Frankie Maloney Admits of ‘Undergoing as Sex Change’

Retired Boxing Promoter Frank Maloney Admits Going through Sex Change Operation

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 11, 2014 03:09 AM EDT

Retired boxing promoter Frank Maloney, the flamboyant, tough-talking manager who guided Lennox Lewis during his reign as heavyweight champion, has revealed undergoing gender reassignment to become a woman.

Top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci capture first Rogers Cup crown

Rogers Cup Doubles: Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci Capture Title

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 11, 2014 02:45 AM EDT

After coming off a Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon, top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci captured the Rogers Cup doubles crown, 7(7)-6(4) 6-3 on Sunday.

Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland wins second WTA title at the Rogers Cup in Montreal

Rogers Cup: Agnieszka Radwanska Wins Second WTA Title

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 10, 2014 11:44 PM EDT

Agnieszka Radwanska won her second WTA title as she defeated Venus Williams 6-4 6-2 at the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday.

Tsonga Caps off String of Upsets with Rogers Cup Title

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 10, 2014 11:29 PM EDT

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga capped off his stellar Toronto run on Sunday, pulling off the last of his string of upsets in defeating second-seed Roger Federer, 7-5, 7(7)-6(3), to capture his first Rogers Cup title.

Rogers Cup Doubles: Errani-Vinci, Black-Mirza to Clash in Finals

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 10, 2014 03:53 AM EDT

Top seeds Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci arranged their Rogers Cup finals showdown with fourth seeds Cara Black and Sania Mirza, winning their respective matches at the women's doubles competition on Saturday.

China Shuts Out Japan in World Volleyball Grand Prix

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 10, 2014 03:16 AM EDT

The taller players of China proved dominant as they shut out Japan in straight sets at the World Volleyball Grand Prix on Saturday.

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga celebrating his victory over Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in semi-final round of Rogers Cup

Rogers Cup: Tsonga's Winning Streak Continues, Faces Federer in Finals

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 10, 2014 02:43 AM EDT

Surging Jo-Wilfried Tsonga chalked up another victory against top-seeded players, defeating seventh-seed Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, 6-4 6-3, to advance in the finals at the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday.

Venus Tops Serena, Moves to First Rogers Cup Finals against Radwanska

Leo J. Magpayo |

Aug 10, 2014 12:09 AM EDT

Venus Williams used powerful forehands and strategy to halt her losing streak against her sister Serena 6(2)-7(7), 6-2, 6-3, at the Rogers Cup on Saturday.