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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers and Celtics have finally signed off on a blockbuster trade that sends Isaiah Thomas to Cleveland for fellow All-Star guard Kyrie (KY'-ree) Irving. A person familiar with the negotiations has told the Associated Press that the Celtics will send another draft pick to the Cavs. The second-round pick in 2020 was accepting by the Cavaliers after they grew concerned with medical findings of Thomas' injured right hip.
NEW YORK (AP) — Fifth seed Marin Cilic (CHIH'-lihch) and Americans John Isner and Sam Querrey have advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open by winning in straight sets on Wednesday. Borna Coric pulled off the biggest upset in the men's draw, beating fourth-seeded Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-5, 7-6, 7-6. Ninth seed Venus Williams, No. 3 Garbine Muguruza (moo-gah-ROO'-thuh) and unseeded Maria Sharapova were second-round winners on the women's side, while No. 10 Agnieszka Radwanska (ag-nee-EHSH'-kah rad-VAHN'-skah) and unseeded Americans Christina McHale and Shelby Rogers took their opening-round matches.
CINCINNATI (AP) — The NFL's suspension of Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been reduced from five to three games following appeal. Burfict was punished for his egregious hit on a Chiefs running back during a preseason game. He will miss the first three games of the regular season and will be eligible for Cincinnati's game in Cleveland on Oct. 1.
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros plan to return home to host the New York Mets in a three-game series that will begin on Saturday. The Astros had to relocate their current series against the Texas Rangers to St. Petersburg, Florida, following the catastrophic flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. A doubleheader with the Mets is planned for Saturday, followed by a single game on Sunday before the Astros hit the road for a 10-game trip.
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texans have plans to head home to flood-ravaged Houston after their final preseason game against the Cowboys was canceled. The game had been moved from Houston to Arlington, Texas, because of widespread flooding of Harris County in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The decision to cancel Thursday night's game altogether was announced when the Texans said local authorities had found a safe route for the team to drive the 250 miles home.
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