Sports Summary: Controversial U.S. Open prompts promises of improvement and more

Raiders RB Lynch sits for the national anthem

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch became the latest NFL player to take a stand by sitting during the playing of the national anthem before his team's season opener against the visiting Los Angeles Rams on Monday night. Lynch also sat for the anthem throughout last season, raising the ire of President Donald Trump.

Controversial U.S. Open prompts promises of improvement

Issues of sexism, officiating double standards and adverse playing conditions have dominated the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open, raising uncomfortable questions and prompting authorities to promise a review of existing policies. Chair umpires took center stage at Flushing Meadows this year, more than at any other tournament in recent memory, and culminated with Serena Williams being reduced to tears at her treatment in the women's final.

FLM All 32: Team-by-team NFL notes

AFC East Buffalo Bills: Nathan Peterman was not named the starting quarterback for the Bills after a 47-3 loss Week 1 at Baltimore. "We are still evaluating the quarterback decision. We all have to do our jobs better and it starts with me," head coach Sean McDermott said. Peterman gave way to rookie Josh Allen with 11:22 left in the third quarter. Peterman completed 5 of 18 passes for 24 yards and two interceptions while being sacked three times. In his previous start last season at San Diego, he threw five interceptions in the first half.

Golf: Bradley beats Rose in a playoff to win BMW Championship

American Keegan Bradley ended a six-year drought when he won the BMW Championship in a playoff with Justin Rose on Monday, though the Englishman's consolation was to become world number one. Bradley parred the first extra hole to edge Rose after the pair had finished regulation on 20-under-par 260 at waterlogged Aronimink in suburban Philadelphia. Rose missed a four-foot putt that would have extended the playoff but still became the 22nd different player to hold the world number one ranking.

ITF defends U.S. Open chair umpire, Ramos

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has given its backing to Portuguese chair umpire Carlos Ramos who Serena Williams branded a "liar" and a "thief" during her U.S. Open final defeat by Japan's Naomi Osaka on Saturday. Williams, who was seeking a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam singles title, was given a warning for a coaching violation before incurring a point penalty for smashing her racket. After accusing Ramos of being "a thief for stealing a point from me", she was docked a game.

Astros' Verlander fans 10 in victorious return to Detroit

Justin Verlander struck out 10 in a triumphant return to Comerica Park and the Houston Astros held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. The longtime Tigers ace was making his first start at his former home park since he was traded last season. He gave up two runs on six hits while walking one in seven innings.

Djokovic rejoins 'Big 3'; Osaka jumps to No. 7

Novak Djokovic moved up three spots to No. 3 in the ATP rankings on Monday, a day after claiming his 14th Grand Slam title at the 2018 U.S. Open. Djokovic is behind Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, with the trio occupying the top three spots in the rankings again for the first time in more than three years.

NFL notebook: 'No decision' on Rodgers' Week 2 availability

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday "no decision has been made" about whether quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be able to play Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings. "We're still collecting all the information on his specific situation," McCarthy told reporters. "I know Aaron wants to play and is always driven to play, but that's all I have for right now."

Tiger shoots 65 to qualify for Tour Championship

Tiger Woods shot a 5-under-par 65 in the rain-delayed final round of the BMW Championship on Monday to finish the tournament at 17 under and qualify for next week's Tour Championship. Woods began the final round at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pa. five shots off the lead of England's Justin Rose.

NFL: Key penalty in Steelers-Browns called in error

The NFL's head of officiating said Monday that Browns defensive end Myles Garrett should not have been called for roughing the passer in the second quarter of Cleveland's 21-21 tie with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Garrett took down Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for a third-down incompletion and was called for a personal foul. On the next play, Steelers running back James Conner ran in for a touchdown and a 7-0 Pittsburgh lead.