Know about Kvitova's win over Serena, Federer's performance in Wimbledon

Robinson Cano is back with the Seattle Mariners, having finished his 80-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's joint drug agreement, and he has a new position.

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals while rising Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas crashed out of the first round at the Cincinnati Masters on Tuesday.

Alex Zverev, @GrigorDimitrov and @David__Goffin team up with @RogerFederer and @DjokerNole to defend #TeamEurope's #LaverCup title in September. https://t.co/VHf2FYM8WG pic.twitter.com/Tq8bvxEVUL

— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) August 13, 2018

World number two Federer, the top player in the men's draw following Rafa Nadal's withdrawal due to fatigue, looked fresh as he overwhelmed Gojowczyk with pinpoint serving and speedy defense.

MLB notebook: Cano returns from suspension

Robinson Cano is back with the Seattle Mariners, having finished his 80-game suspension for violating Major League Baseball's joint drug agreement, and he has a new position. Cano was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, and he got the start at first base, his first appearance at the position as a major-leaguer.

Robinson Cano returns from his 80-game suspension and will make his first career start at 1B pic.twitter.com/phzZc6OgHU

— Bleacher Report MLB (@BR_MLB) August 14, 2018

The Mariners optioned right-hander Casey Lawrence to Triple-A Tacoma and transferred righty Sam Tuivailala (Achilles) to the 60-day disabled list in corresponding moves.

Dolphins bring back former DL Langford

The Miami Dolphins signed free agent defensive lineman Kendall Langford, who played for the team from 2008-11, the Dolphins announced Tuesday. Langford, 32, last played for the Houston Texans but appeared in just one game in November before being waived. He had previously been released by the New Orleans Saints after a three-day stint in September.

Jaguars CB Ramsey unloads on QBs in an interview

Jalen Ramsey is one of the league's best cornerbacks, but he'll definitely be tested this season after criticizing several of the NFL's starting quarterbacks. The Jacksonville Jaguars cover corner gave blunt assessments of several signal callers in a GQ interview that came out on Wednesday.

MLB roundup: Record-setting Acuna hits two more HRs

Rookie Ronald Acuna Jr. hit two home runs, one of them to lead off the game on the first pitch, sending the Atlanta Braves to a 10-6 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Tuesday.

Juan Soto and Ronald Acuna might give us a fascinating NL Rookie of the Year race... but Soto might have already locked the thing up: https://t.co/HGO9wuXz0r #Nationals #Braves

— Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) August 14, 2018

Acuna hit a leadoff home run for the third straight game, and he became the youngest player in baseball history to go deep in five consecutive games. The Venezuelan phenom was 3-for-5 with four RBIs. He has 19 homers in his rookie season, including eight in his past eight games.

Serena beat by Kvitova in the second round in Cincinnati

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3 2-6 6-3 by Petra Kvitova in a thrilling second-round match at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday, ending the American's bid for a third title at the event. Williams looked rusty in the first set, struggling to handle the Czech's booming left-handed serve and never created a break-point opportunity.

Loved every second of that battle. Always something special to share the court with @serenawilliams. Thanks @cincytennis fans for staying out late 🙏Pojd #CincyTennis pic.twitter.com/tF4pm4VOTh

— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) August 15, 2018

Woods adds BMW Championship to the playoff schedule

Another sign that Tiger Woods is the healthiest he has been in several years: He keeps committing to playing more future tournaments. The latest addition to the schedule of the 14-time major champion is the BMW Championship, Woods' agent confirmed to GolfChannel.com on Tuesday.

Dodgers' Puig, Giants' Hundley ejected after a fracas

The history of bad blood between the San Francisco Giants and Yasiel Puig continued Tuesday night. Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder was ejected along with Giants catcher Nick Hundley after a bench-clearing incident culminated with Puig throwing a punch during the rivals' matchup at Dodger Stadium.

NFL notebook: Roethlisberger in concussion protocol

Pittsburgh Steelers team doctors are evaluating quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a concussion after he left Tuesday's practice early following a hit, and he was placed in the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Tomlin. Roethlisberger was knocked down in a collision with right tackle Marcus Gilbert and linebacker Keion Adams while rolling right during a drill on the final day of Steelers training camp in Latrobe, Pa. before the team returns to Pittsburgh.

Former flyweight champ Johnson (knee) medically suspended

Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson was indefinitely suspended by the California State Athletic Commission on Tuesday after reporting a knee injury. The news means Johnson -- who was originally suspended for the mandatory minimum of seven days -- will need to be cleared by a doctor before the commission will lift the medical suspension.

(With inputs from Reuters)