2-month-old son of Washington Capitals Jose Theodore diesMONTREAL — The 2-month-old son of Washington Capitals goaltender Jose Theodore has died. No. 5 Andy Roddick knocked out of Cincy Masters by Sam Querrey
Nats acting GM Rizzo: “Very unlikely” Strasburg will pitch for Washington in ‘09WASHINGTON — Long-standing Washington Nationals “face of the franchise” Ryan Zimmerman was in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s game, fielding question after question about newly signed No. 1 draft pick Stephen Strasburg. Washington Nationals, No. 1 pick Stephen Strasburg reach record $15M agreement by deadlineWASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals knew they needed to sign No. 1 overall draft pick Stephen Strasburg, and they did. Federer adjusting to fatherhood, Nadal recovering from knee problems as Cincy Masters begins
Andy Murray passes Rafael Nadal to take No. 2 in ATP rankings; 1st British man ranked so highMONTREAL — Andy Murray has overtaken Rafael Nadal in the ATP rankings, becoming the first British man to reach No. 2. ATP history is made in Montreal Rogers CupMONTREAL - Montreal saw history being made when the top eight players of the world entered the quarter-finals of an Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) tournament for the first time, while the venue, Uniprix Stadium, broke its own record for a week-long Tour event by selling 200,077 tickets for the Rogers Cup. Bhupathi wins his fifth, Knowles his second Canadian doubles titleMONTREAL - India’s Mahesh Bhupathi and his Bahamian partner Mark Knowles claimed their first title at an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tennis tournament and the fourth together, defeating Max Mirnyi of Belarus and Israeli Andy Ram in straight sets in the $3 million Rogers Cup final. Murray wears down Del Potro to lift Montreal title
Murray beats Del Potro to win Rogers Cup in 3 grueling setsMONTREAL — Andy Murray took the court to face Juan Martin Del Potro knowing no matter what the result of the Rogers Cup final, he would be soon be ranked No. 2 in the world. Murray splits the ranking difference between Roger, Rafa
Murray enters Rogers Cup final, set to become World No. 2MONTREAL - British tennis player Andy Murray has beaten France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to move into the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, which also meant that he would become the World No. 2 when the new ranking list is released on Monday. Bhupathi in Montreal doubles final, looks for fifth Canadian titleMONTREAL - India’s Mahesh Bhupathi and his Bahamian partner Mark Knowles dethroned reigning champions Daniel Nestor of Canada and Serbia’s Nenad Zimonjic, beating the second seeds in the match tie-break to enter the final of the $3-million Rogers Cup here. Roddick ousted; Murray downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingMONTREAL — Britain’s Andy Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Juan Martin Del Potro ousted Andy Roddick in the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Saturday. Nadal toppled from number two as Murray beats Tsonga
Murray downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingMONTREAL — Andy Murray reached the Rogers Cup final and the world’s No. 2 ranking with a 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Saturday. Federer, Nadal fail to fire in MontrealMONTREAL - Roger Federer lost his grip while leading 5-1 in the final set to fall victim to a storming 7-6(5), 1-6, 7-6(3) comeback from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the quarter-finals of the Montreal Masters. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal both out of the Rogers CupMONTREAL — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga pulled out a stunning victory over Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro followed with a two-set win over Rafael Nadal on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga rallies to knock top-ranked Roger Federer out of the Rogers CupMONTREAL — Jo-Wilfried Tsonga upset Roger Federer in the Rogers Cup on Friday, coming back from the brink of elimination in the third set to beat the world’s top-ranked player 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (3). Federer, Nadal reach Montreal quarter-finals in style
Arturo Gatti’s widow believes 2nd autopsy on ex-boxing champ will clear her nameMONTREAL — Arturo Gatti’s wife says a second autopsy on the former boxing champion will show she had nothing to do with his death. Bhupathi-Knowles in Rogers Cup quartersMONTREAL - India’s Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles of Bahamas have entered the quarterfinals of the $3,000,000 Rogers Cup tennis tournament. Nadal advances, Roddick beats Andreev to move to 3rd round of Rogers Cup in MontrealMONTREAL — Rafael Nadal’s knees held up fine. Instead, it was his opponent, David Ferrer, who limped off the court. Kim Clijsters 1 of 3 to get wild card for Rogers Cup
Federer paces the elite with opening victory in MontrealMONTREAL - Roger Federer led three of the world’s top 4 into the third round of the Montreal Masters tennis, pacing the all-star field with his 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 defeat of Canadian Frederic Niemeyer. Roger Federer, Andy Murray advance at Rogers Cup after winning first matches since Wimbledon
Roger is waiting: Canada’s Niemeyer scores upset in Montreal and gets Federer next
Frederic Niemeyer scores upset before home crowd in Montreal; Canadian gets Federer nextMONTREAL —Frederic Niemeyer, a Canadian ranked No. 487, enjoyed an upset before a home crowd Monday by defeating Russia’s Igor Kunitsyn 7-5, 6-1 in the first round of the Rogers Cup. Croatia’s Marin Cilic loses in 1st round to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny in MontrealMONTREAL —Croatia’s Marin Cilic failed to take advantage of his booming serve, losing to Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-1 Monday in the first round of the Rogers Cup. Rafael Nadal to defend title at Rogers Cup after 2-month injury layoff
Agent: Canucks’ Burrows under investigation, could face charges for incident in summer gameMONTREAL — The agent for Vancouver Canucks forward Alex Burrows says his client in under investigation for an altercation that took place in a summer league hockey game. Host of TV show ‘Autopsy’ oversees Arturo Gatti’s second autopsyMONTREAL — A second autopsy performed at the request of former boxer Arturo Gatti’s family has not ruled out homicide in his death. Arturo Gatti’s body exhumed; Canadian authorities to do 2nd autopsy on boxer at family requestRIO DE JANEIRO — Boxer Arturo Gatti’s body was exhumed Friday to allow the Quebec coroner’s office to perform a new autopsy at his family’s request. Federer Canadian date all depends on birth of first-bornMONTREAL - The participation of Roger Federer in next month’s Montreal Masters remains uncertain, depending on when his heavily pregnant wife gives birth in Switzerland. Grief and cheers: Boxing community pays respects at Arturo Gatti’s funeral in MontrealMONTREAL — Arturo Gatti was remembered as a big-hearted, star fighter at his funeral Monday, drawing a standing ovation from mourners when his mother received a championship belt from the World Boxing Council. |