Sports News Roundup: Soccer-Rubiales kiss 'spoiled' Spain's celebrations, says FIFA's Infantino; Tennis-Alcaraz and Medvedev move on at U.S. Open as Isner exits with a bang and more

Alcaraz entertained a record crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris but the match also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his U.S. Open crown. Soccer-Spanish women team's coach Vilda to be sacked - federation source Spanish women team's coach Jorge Vilda, who faced down a player mutiny to steer his team to World Cup glory, is to be sacked in the increasingly acrimonious fallout from a kiss scandal involving his boss, according to a football federation source.

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Soccer-Rubiales kiss 'spoiled' Spain's celebrations, says FIFA's Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Luis Rubiales "spoiled" the Spanish team's celebrations at the Women's World Cup by kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips. The world governing body has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spanish federation (RFEF) chief Rubiales and suspended him from all soccer-related activities for three months after kissing Hermoso during the trophy presentation ceremony after the final on Aug. 20.

Tennis-Alcaraz and Medvedev move on at U.S. Open as Isner exits with a bang

Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev moved quietly into the third round of the U.S. Open on Thursday while big-hitting American John Isner delivered his trademark stack of aces in taking his final bow at Flushing Meadows. Alcaraz entertained a record crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium with a 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris but the match also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his U.S. Open crown.

Soccer-Spanish women team's coach Vilda to be sacked - federation source

Spanish women team's coach Jorge Vilda, who faced down a player mutiny to steer his team to World Cup glory, is to be sacked in the increasingly acrimonious fallout from a kiss scandal involving his boss, according to a football federation source. The 42-year-old Vilda cut a sometimes isolated figure in Australia as his squad largely celebrated without him, and has now become caught in the backlash against football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales for kissing a player on the lips.

Tennis-'Zombie' Jabeur refuses to let illness defeat her at US Open

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur said she feels like a "zombie" due to an illness she has been dealing with but the fifth seed is determined to soldier on at the U.S. Open after battling past Czech teenager Linda Noskova 7-6(7) 4-6 6-3 on Thursday. The 29-year-old suffered breathing difficulties during her gritty first-round win over Colombia's Camila Osorio and was not at her best physically against Noskova, getting through a tough match in a little over two hours.

Soccer-Dortmund sign Bundesliga top scorer Fuellkrug on three-year deal

Borussia Dortmund have signed Germany international and last season's Bundesliga top scorer Niclas Fuellkrug from Werder Bremen on a three-year deal to boost their frontline after a lacklustre start to the season, the club said. Dortmund, who missed out on the Bundesliga title last season after dramatically slipping up on the final matchday, needed an 88th minute goal by Donyell Malen to beat Cologne 1-0 in their opener.

Tennis-Pegula crushes Tig to set up Svitolina showdown in New York

Jessica Pegula crushed Patricia Maria Tig 6-3 6-1 at the U.S. Open on Thursday to set up an enticing third-round clash with Elina Svitolina. The clean ball-striking of the top-ranked American was more than the world number 700 from Romania could handle in a match that lasted just over an hour.

Athletics-Lyles, Richardson back up world titles in Zurich

Americans Noah Lyles and Sha'Carri Richardson cemented their status as the fastest sprinters in the world this year with victories at the Weltklasse Diamond League meeting on Thursday. Richardson, who captured her first world 100m title in Budapest last week in a sizzling 10.65 seconds, pulled away from the field over the final 30 metres in Zurich to cross in 10.88.

Tennis-Medvedev survives 'Aussie' late night scare to advance at US Open

Daniil Medvedev survived a late night U.S. Open scare on Thursday by taming Australian battler Christopher O'Connell 6-2 6-2 6-7(6) 6-2 to reach the third round at Flushing Meadows. After strolling to a two-set lead Medvedev had looked headed for routine passage but in the end the third-seeded Russian needed all his resolve to push O'Connell to the exit.

Soccer-Messi to lead Argentina in opening World Cup qualifiers

Lionel Messi will lead world champions Argentina in their opening World Cup qualifiers against Ecuador and Bolivia, the captain's first internationals since joining Major League Soccer's Inter Miami. Coach Lionel Scaloni's 32-man squad also features stalwarts including Angel Di Maria, who returned to Benfica this year, and defender Nicolas Otamendi.

Tennis-Alcaraz downs Harris to reach US Open third round

Carlos Alcaraz moved into the U.S. Open third round on Thursday with an entertaining 6-3 6-1 7-6(4) win over Lloyd Harris in a match that also revealed a lack of sharpness which the Spaniard will need to rectify if he is to successfully defend his crown. Some dazzling shot making from the world number one had the crowd on its feet but behind the fun-filled evening were some worrying flaws as Alcaraz piled up 29 unforced errors and showed a lack of concentration at key moments.