Vladimir Guerrero Jr. owns this city. Now, he owns this series. Guerrero launched a grand slam in the Blue Jays’ 13-7 win over the Yankees on Sunday in Game 2 of the American League Division Series to put Toronto up 9-0,

Holger Rune called on the ATP to instate a formal heat rule after winning a 6-4, 6-7 (7), 6-3 fourth round in high humidity at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. 🖥️📲The Match in 15 Minutes: Holger Rune def. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Shanghai 4R

Emma Raducanu had it tough after winning the US Open, only because she is from Britain, believes Bianca Andreescu. Like Raducanu, Andreescu became an overnight star after she beat Serena Williams in the 2019 US Open final.

Athletes have also been told that Grand Slam Track will be working on securing additional funding in the next 60 days.

Phil Gifford is a Contributing Sports Writer for NZME. He is one of the most-respected voices in New Zealand sports journalism. Well done to the Springboks for winning the Rugby Championship. They remain the yardstick for excellence in world rugby.

Top players across the ATP and WTA Tours have been stepping up their calls for better pay from Grand Slam tournaments. Earlier in the year, the top ten players on both the men’s and women’s circuits sent a letter to Grand Slam organisers,

Amanda Anisimova seals her second WTA 1000 title of the season at the China Open with victory against Czech youngster Linda Noskova on Sunday; Watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore just led the Ducks to a huge road win over previously third-ranked Penn State, 30-24 in double overtime. Moore completed 29-of-39 passes for 248 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 35 yards in the massive win.