Reuters Sports News Summary
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.
Serena to begin 2020 season with return to Auckland
Former world number one Serena Williams will begin her 2020 season with a return to the Auckland Open in January, her first appearance at the tournament since she was ousted in the second round in 2017. The Auckland Open serves as a warm-up before the year's first Grand Slam, the Australian Open, which begins on Jan. 20 next year.
NFL notebook: Brown back in Raiders' camp
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown showed up to work Monday as his search for a suitable helmet continues. Multiple outlets reported that Brown attended team meetings, although a walk-through practice apparently was canceled.
Curry sponsors creation of Howard golf program
Stephen Curry is known for his threes. At Howard University, he's all about "fores." The NBA superstar will announce a seven-figure donation Monday to establish the first Division I men's and women's golf teams in the 152-year history of the historically black college, The Washington Post reported.
Berdych ends drought with opening win at Winston-Salem Open
Tomas Berdych earned his first ATP win in six months with a 6-1 3-6 6-3 first round victory over Andreas Seppi at the Winston-Salem Open on Sunday. The Czech, who missed four months prior to Wimbledon with a back injury, had not recorded a triumph since February in Dubai.
Raiders WR Brown attends practice
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Antonio Brown showed up to work Monday as his search for a suitable helmet continues. Multiple outlets reported that Brown attended team meetings, although a walk-through practice was apparently canceled.
Tiger leaves door open to playing on Presidents Cup team
U.S. Presidents Cup captain Tiger Woods said on Monday he may select himself to play for the team in December but he would need to see how sharp his game is before making the call. Woods was not among the top eight players to automatically qualify for the squad after he finished 13th on the points list but he has the power to name himself to the roster with one of the four captain's picks for the event at Royal Melbourne.
MLB roundup: Cards lose no-hit bid in eighth
Dakota Hudson held the visiting Milwaukee Brewers hitless for 6 2/3 innings Monday night, propelling the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 victory. Hudson (12-6) exited with a no-hitter intact with two outs in the seventh inning after walking Eric Thames with his 111th pitch. Yasmani Grandal ended the combined no-hitter one inning later with a two-out double off reliever Giovanny Gallegos.
Tennis: Lee becomes first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match
Lee Duck-hee became the first deaf player to win an ATP Tour main draw match on Monday when the South Korean defeated Henri Laaksonen 7-6(4) 6-1 in the first round of the Winston-Salem Open. The 21-year-old fired nine aces on the way to claiming the win after a lengthy rain delay on the hardcourts in North Carolina.
Anisimova withdraws from U.S. Open following father's death
Rising American teenager Amanda Anisimova has withdrawn from the U.S. Open following the death of her father and longtime coach Konstantin Anisimova, ESPN reported on Monday. The cause of death was unknown.
MLB notebook: Nationals slug 8 homers against Brewers
The Washington Nationals capped off a productive week on offense by slugging a franchise-record-tying eight home runs in a 16-8 rout of the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday afternoon. Brian Dozier (three hits, four RBIs) and Juan Soto smacked a pair of homers, and Matt Adams (three hits) and Anthony Rendon mashed three-run shots.
