Current world sports news

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

MLB roundup: Kemp blasts Dodgers into West tie with D-backs

Matt Kemp hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to grab a share of first place in the National League West on Saturday with a 3-2 victory over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers had just three hits heading into the eighth inning, but they got a one-out single from Justin Turner and a walk from Manny Machado in front of Kemp's 19th home run of the season off Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley. Machado's walk came on a 10-pitch plate appearance.

NFL notebook: Bears acquire DE Mack in blockbuster trade

The Chicago Bears acquired defensive end Khalil Mack from the Oakland Raiders on Saturday, then reportedly reached a new deal with the pass rusher that will make him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history. Mack agreed to a six-year, $141 million extensions with the Bears, according to multiple reports. The deal averages $23.5 million per season, includes $90 million in guaranteed money and a $60 million signing bonus. Mack had been a holdout during the pre-season as he sought to become one of the NFL's highest-paid defenders.

Williams squares off against Kanepi on U.S. Open day seven

Serena Williams returns to the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday to take on unseeded Estonian Kaia Kanepi in the last 16 of the U.S. Open, while men's top seed Rafa Nadal and defending women's champion Sloane Stephens are also in action. Williams has never dropped a set in four previous meetings with Kanepi, the last of which was at the 2014 U.S. Open, but the Estonian is high on confidence after eliminating top seed Simona Halep in the first round.

QB Griffin survives cuts for Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens opted to keep quarterback Robert Griffin III on their 53-man roster after the cut deadline came and passed Saturday afternoon. In doing so, the Ravens will carry three quarterbacks on their roster for the first time since 2009. Griffin joins starter Joe Flacco and rookie first-round pick Lamar Jackson.

Federer hands Kyrgios U.S. Open masterclass

Roger Federer handed Nick Kyrgios a 6-4 6-1 7-5 tennis masterclass by storming into the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday with a ruthless display that left the Australian talking to himself and waving the white flag. With all three of their previous meetings requiring a third-set tiebreak to decide the winner, a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium had expected high drama but instead witnessed a rout as Federer recorded his third win against the unpredictable Australian.

Motor racing: Hamilton wins as Vettel spins in Ferrari's backyard

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton equaled Michael Schumacher's record of five Italian Grand Prix wins on Sunday and left Ferrari feeling the pain once again in their own backyard. The Briton and Sebastian Vettel, his closest title rival now 30 points behind, collided at the fourth corner of the opening lap with the German Ferrari driver sent spinning down to 18th place before recovering to fourth.

Working U.S. Open night shift fine with Sharapova

Maria Sharapova continued to enjoy working the U.S. Open night shift with a 6-3 6-2 humbling of 10th seeded Latvian Jelena Ostapenko on Saturday, improving her record to 22-0 under the Arthur Ashe Stadium floodlights. There is no denying Sharapova's love for the big stage or the New York crowd's love for her and the five-time Grand Slam champion admitted that she feeds off the buzz.

MLB notebook: Yankees' Chapman return from DL uncertain

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Saturday there is no guarantee closer Aroldis Chapman will pitch again in the regular season. "The timeline is tougher because the season is now only a month left to go," Cashman said of the 30-year-old left-hander. "We're hopeful but I can't tell you with any level of confidence one way or the other."

Djokovic hits the Gasquet to speed into last 16

Novak Djokovic enjoyed his first routine victory at this year's U.S. Open at the third attempt on Saturday as the two-time champion eased into the fourth round with a 6-2 6-3 6-3 win over flamboyant Frenchman Richard Gasquet. The sixth-seeded Serb needed four sets to despatch his first two opponents, struggling especially in the opening round against Hungarian Marton Fucsovics in searing daytime temperatures at the start of the week.

Ump confiscates cheat sheet from Phillies LHP Davis

Like a student trying to gain an edge on a final exam, Philadelphia Phillies reliever Austin Davis referred to a cheat sheet on the mound Saturday as he faced the Chicago Cubs. Umpire Joe West reacted like a testing-room proctor, taking the piece of paper away from the left-handed rookie.

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