Know about Halep's withdrawal, Bolt's training with Mariners, Smith facing multi-week suspension

World number one Simona Halep has withdrawn from the final U.S. Open tune-up event in Connecticut with an Achilles injury, the Romanian said on Monday.

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World number one Simona Halep has withdrawn from the final U.S. Open tune-up event in Connecticut with an Achilles injury, the Romanian said on Monday.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 runnerup finish in Cincinnati, said she needed time to recover for the year's final grand slam after two weeks of competitive matches.

So sorry to the tournament and fans that I am not able to play at the @connecticutopen this week. I really hope I will get to come back next year!❤️ https://t.co/f8aFS5QbXj

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) August 20, 2018

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.

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.

MLB notebook: Jansen (irregular heartbeat) cleared, activated

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen was cleared to resume pitching Monday and reinstated by the team after missing nearly two weeks due to an irregular heartbeat. After meeting with a cardiologist on Monday, Jansen told reporters that he was off blood thinners, according to ESPN. The right-hander added, "I'm ready to go. ... I don't need to be babied."

NFL notebook: Jets GM lauds Darnold, hints at possible QB trade

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.

Soccer: Bolt trains with Mariners, ready to 'prove people wrong'

Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt eased into his first training session with Australia's Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday and said he was ready to prove the doubters wrong by winning a professional football contract. Monitored by a big media pack, Bolt, who turned 32 on Tuesday, emerged at Central Coast stadium with his prospective teammates, flashing a big grin as he kicked the ball around during a light session in the sleepy seaside town of Gosford.

Ravens CB Smith facing multi-week suspension

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith is facing a multi-week suspension from the NFL because of an apparent violation of the league's personal-conduct policy, The Athletic reported Monday. Per the report, the team is bracing for a suspension to be handed down soon and Smith is appealing, having left the team over the weekend and is scheduled to meet with league officials Monday.

Wisconsin suspends WR Cephus after sexual-assault charges

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus was charged with two felony counts of sexual assault on Monday, charges that Madison Police say involve two different women stemming from the same night in April. Dane County authorities charged Cephus with third-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault of an intoxicated victim, stemming from the night of April 22.

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.

The NFL helmet contact rule is by far the worst rule ever to be used in the history of football. It CANNOT and WON'T ever work. It's unfair and it completely changes the way we are supposed to play tackle football. What group of clowns decided this was good for football? Blows!

— Sean Salisbury (@SeanUnfiltered) August 18, 2018

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