Sports News Roundup: Chiefs hold off Broncos, Federer focusing on future

Giants general manager Gettleman to travel this week

New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman is travelling with the team this week for the first time since being diagnosed with lymphoma, Gary Myers reported Tuesday. The Giants visit the Carolina Panthers, Gettleman's previous employer, on Sunday.

Jerry Jones: Running back Elliott hurting, to play vs. Texans

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is banged up and could be limited in practice this week, but Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said the NFL's leading rusher will play Sunday night against the Houston Texans. Elliott had 152 rushing yards and 88 yards receiving, including the over-the-shoulder grab in the fourth quarter that set up a game-winning field goal against Detroit on Sunday, and leads the league in rushing with 426 yards.

Chiefs hold off Broncos, stay unbeaten

Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes engineered two fourth-quarter touchdown drives Monday, passing for 304 yards as the Chiefs outlasted the host Denver Broncos 27-23. Trailing 23-13, Kansas City's flashy first-year starter sparked his first comeback as a pro, then handed to running back Kareem Hunt, who crashed in for a 4-yard touchdown with 1:39 remaining.

Tennis: Del Potro powers past Ramos-Vinolas in Beijing opener

U.S. Open finalist Juan Martin del Potro swatted aside Spain's Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-5 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the China Open second round. Del Potro, playing his first match since losing to Novak Djokovic in the U.S. Open final last month, looked in fine form as he fired 10 aces and won 86 per cent of points on his first serve to seal victory in 90 minutes.

Bruins defenseman Krug out three weeks; Bergeron could play in the opener

Boston Bruins defenseman Torey Krug will miss three weeks with a left ankle injury, but forward Patrice Bergeron is expected to play in the season opener. Krug hurt his ankle on Saturday when his skate was caught in a groove in the ice as he was being checked. The injury is unrelated to the broken left ankle Krug suffered in the playoffs last season, the Bruins said.

Cubs closer Strop on wild-card roster

Closer Pedro Strop was on the 25-man wild card roster submitted by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, marking his return from a hamstring injury. Right-handed reliever Carl Edwards, who experienced forearm discomfort, was not on the roster.

Federer focusing on future with new sponsor Uniqlo

Roger Federer said on Tuesday his decision to end a 20-year association with Nike and embark on a new chapter with Uniqlo was influenced by the Japanese clothing company's commitment to stay with him long after his playing days are over. While no financial details have been announced, media reports have said the new deal would be worth around $30 million a year, compared with the $10 million a year agreement Federer had with Nike.

Nevada woman sues soccer star Ronaldo for alleged sexual assault

A Nevada woman has sued Cristiano Ronaldo and is participating in a police investigation of the global soccer star for an alleged rape at a Las Vegas hotel in 2009, according to a complaint filed by her lawyer. Lawyers for Ronaldo, one of the world's best-known athletes, on Friday threatened to sue a German magazine that published the accusation.

Report: McCaw declines Warriors' $4 million offer

Patrick McCaw did not sign a qualifying offer and rejected a two-year, $4 million contract from the Golden State Warriors, according to multiple reports. McCaw, 22, is in roster limbo as the Warriors are reportedly weighing how to move forward with the restricted free agent.

Osaka becomes the third player to secure WTA Finals berth

U.S. Open champion Naomi Osaka has become the third player to secure a berth at the season-ending WTA Finals later this month after the 20-year-old from Japan amassed enough points in the Race to Singapore to qualify for the eight-woman event. Osaka stunned Serena Williams in straight sets to claim her and Japan's first ever Grand Slam title in New York last month and she backed that up with a run to the final at the Pan Pacific Open to all but ensure she would make her debut in Singapore.

(With inputs from Reuters)