US Open, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets: Sports round-up

World number one Simona Halep has withdrawn from the final U.S. Open tune-up event in Connecticut with an Achilles injury, the Romanian said on Monday.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Halep withdraws from final U.S. Open tune-up with Achilles injury

World number one Simona Halep has withdrawn from the final U.S. Open tune-up event in Connecticut with an Achilles injury, the Romanian said on Monday. The French Open champion, whose North American hardcourt campaign included a win in Montreal and a runner-up finish in Cincinnati, said she needed time to recover for the year's final grand slam after two weeks of competitive matches.

Falcons sign FB Fowler, waive McNitt

The Atlanta Falcons signed fullback Jalston Fowler and wide receiver Julian Williams on Monday. The team also waived fullback Luke McNitt and wide receiver Taj Williams.

Tsonga pulls out of U.S. Open with a knee injury

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the U.S. Open due to a long-term knee problem, the United States Tennis Association said on Monday. Tsonga, three times a quarter-finalist at Flushing Meadows, has not played since a semi-final defeat at the Open Sud de France in February. He had knee surgery in April.

Cavs' Love: the Feared panic attack was a heart attack

Kevin Love continues to speak out on his challenges with anxiety. The Cleveland Cavaliers' five-time All-Star forward told the Today Show on Monday that he feared one of his anxiety attacks during the 2017-18 season might actually be a heart attack.

Maccagnan lauds Darnold indicates Jets could trade Bridgewater

With Sam Darnold eyeing the New York Jets' starting quarterback job halfway through the preseason, general manager Mike Maccagnan offered tremendous praise for the No. 3 overall pick on Monday. "Of all the young quarterbacks I've been around, I've been exceptionally impressed by Sam," Maccagnan said on WFAN radio. "Sam probably is at the top of that list.

Biles wins the fifth all-around title at U.S. Champs

Olympic champion Simone Biles won her fifth all-around title at the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Championships in Boston on Sunday. Biles's total of 119.850 gave her a 6.55-point margin of victory over nearest challenger and reigning world champion Morgan Hurd (113.300). Riley McCusker (112.750), Grace McCallum (111.650) and Shilese Jones (109.850) rounded out the top five.

MLB roundup: Astros hit 5 homers, Verlander wins No. 200

Martin Maldonado finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle, and the visiting Houston Astros slugged five home runs to salvage the finale of their showdown series with the Oakland Athletics with a 9-4 victory on Sunday. The Astros moved back ahead of Oakland by one game in the American League West after the Athletics pulled even by claiming the opening two games of the three-game weekend set.

Djokovic beats Federer to win in Cincinnati

Novak Djokovic finally got the title that had been missing from his resume as the Serb defeated Swiss world number two Roger Federer, his greatest rival, 6-4 6-4 to win the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday. The championship was the only ATP Masters 1000 title the former number one had failed to win in his illustrious career and he finally broke the ice on his sixth try.

Ohio State trustees to discuss Meyer's fate Wednesday

Ohio State University reportedly announced Monday that the board of trustees will meet Wednesday morning to discuss the fate of Buckeyes football coach Urban Meyer after an investigation into the coach's actions in the wake of the Zach Smith scandal. According to The Columbus Dispatch's Lucas Sullivan, the university announced in a statement Monday that a special committee set up to investigate Meyer is verbally telling board members of its findings on Monday. The decision ultimately sits in the hands of Ohio State President Michael V. Drake, though it is unclear if he will make a decision Wednesday.

Vikings' Zimmer: Helmet rules 'going to cost some people some jobs'

Two days after a roughing-the-passer call drew his consternation, then seemingly his understanding, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer again spoke Monday about the confusion surrounding the NFL's new helmet rules. This time, he had some eye-opening commentary regarding the potential ramifications of the new rules.

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