All about Westwood lead, Kaepernick's welcome, Sharapova's action

Ryder Cup vice-captain Lee Westwood moved to the top of the Made in Denmark leaderboard after overnight leader Christiaan Bezuidenhout struggled badly in Saturday's third round.

Westwood leads in Denmark, Olesen closing on Ryder Cup spot

Ryder Cup vice-captain Lee Westwood moved to the top of the Made in Denmark leaderboard after overnight leader Christiaan Bezuidenhout struggled badly in Saturday's third round. Westwood carded a five-under 67 to lead by one shot on 16 under from fellow Englishman Steven Brown who roared into contention with a sizzling 63.

How many countries have you played golf in?Lee Westwood is playing in Denmark this week for the first time. It's the 33rd different country he has played a professional golf event in. He's won a tournament in 20 different countries over his career. #MiD18 pic.twitter.com/c35ufOIcDc

— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) September 1, 2018

Kaepernick receives a warm reception at U.S. Open

Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick received an enthusiastic welcome from fans at the U.S. Open's showcase match between Serena and Venus Williams on Friday night when he was shown raising his fist on the big screen. The 30-year-old, who was a quarterback at the San Francisco 49ers for six years and sparked a national debate when he knelt during the national anthem during the 2016 NFL season to protest racial injustice and police brutality, smiled at the cheers.

Federer, Djokovic, and Sharapova in action at U.S. Open

Experience meets youth when 20-times major winner Roger Federer takes on hard-serving 23-year-old Nick Krygios in a highly-anticipated third round clash at the U.S. Open on Saturday. The 37-year-old second-seeded Swiss will have his work cut out against the 30th-seeded Australian at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

MLB roundup: Dodgers close gap on D-backs

Justin Turner hit a go-ahead home run to lead off the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 3-2 victory Friday in a National League West showdown series with the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. The victory moved the Dodgers to within a game of the Diamondbacks for the division lead, after they had fallen two games back following a defeat against Arizona on Thursday. The Dodgers moved into second place in the NL West, a half-game ahead of the Colorado Rockies, who lost at San Diego.

Raonic stops Wawrinka's charge at Flushing Meadows

Big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic halted former champion Stan Wawrinka's charge at the U.S. Open on Friday, beating the Swiss wildcard 7-6(6) 6-4 6-3 to book his berth in the last 16. Wawrinka, making his first return to the site of his 2016 triumph since undergoing knee surgery, showed he was still shaking off the ring rust despite encouraging victories in the first two rounds.

NFL notebook: Rams, Donald agreed to a record-setting deal

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams have finally reached agreement on a long-term extension, and the All-Pro was on the field for workouts Friday afternoon. According to multiple reports, the deal is for six years and $135 million. Donald, 27, reportedly will receive a $40 million signing bonus and $87 million in guaranteed money.

Del Potro eases past Verdasco into U.S. Open fourth round

Former champion Juan Martin del Potro put on assured display to register a straight-sets victory over Spanish veteran Fernando Verdasco in their third-round encounter at the U.S. Open on Friday. The third-seeded Argentine has yet to drop a set in New York but was pushed hard by the left-hander, who has a hard-earned reputation for being one of the trickiest opponents on the tour.

Serena crushes Venus in flat family U.S. Open showdown

Serena Williams crushed older sister Venus 6-1 6-2 in a shockingly subdued third round clash at the U.S. Open on Friday to stay on track for a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam title. The meeting between the famed tennis siblings had been hyped as the biggest night of the U.S. Open but turned into a flat, uninspired spectacle as Serena simply outclassed her sister.

Serena Williams said every athlete ''should be completely grateful and honored'' for the protests started by former NFL players Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid.https://t.co/vj9vwfuXem

— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) September 1, 2018

MLB notebook: Donaldson reportedly shipped to Tribe

Josh Donaldson, the 2015 American League MVP who hasn't played in the majors since May 28 due to a left calf strain, reportedly was dealt from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Cleveland Indians on Friday. Multiple media outlets reported Wednesday that the Blue Jays placed the 32-year-old third baseman on waivers, and Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan reported Friday evening that a deal was completed with the Indians.

Cavs' Smith faces a misdemeanor criminal mischief charge

Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith turned himself into police Friday morning in relation to an accusation of throwing a fan's cell phone into a construction site near a New York City restaurant in July. Joined by his lawyer, Alex Spiro, Smith walked into the New York Police Department's 10th Precinct to discuss what happened outside The Park restaurant on 10th Avenue, according to the New York Post.