Roger Federer wins in match No. 1,000 to set up showdown with Rafael Nadal

MELBOURNE, Australia — A dominating win by Roger Federer in his 1,000th career match and a more difficult workout for Rafael Nadal set up a rare Grand Slam marquee semifinal between the former top-ranked players. Four-time Australian Open champion Federer advanced to his ninth straight …

A painful decision for speed-skating star Katherine Reutter

Short track speedskater Katherine Reutter’s claim to fame has nothing to do with skating. It’s that TV personality Stephen Colbert signed her thigh. “People ask me if it’s still there,” Reutter laughed. “No, it’s not. That’s gross.” Reutter was on the eve of making her …

Bowling great Don Carter dies

MIAMI — Don Carter, the bowling great with the unorthodox style who flourished as a genuine sports celebrity during the game’s golden age on TV, has died. He was 85. Carter died at his home in Miami on Thursday night, the Professional Bowlers Association said …

Skating champ Johnny Weir marries lawyer in New York

NEW YORK (AP) — Figure skating star Johnny Weir celebrated the New Year by tying the knot.

The three-time U.S. champion married Atlanta lawyer Victor Voronov in a Friday morning ceremony in front of both men’s parents at the New York City Courthouse. The two …

Hot Corner: 2 Chicago women in World Cup for roller derby

Flat-track roller derby is going global with its first World Cup set to begin Thursday in Toronto. But Hogtown hasn’t seen such pushing and shoving since the last time the Blackhawks were in town to play the Maple Leafs. Our city will make its presence …

Ex-Pro wrestler Andre Davis convicted in HIV case

A jury on Wednesday convicted a former professional wrestler of 14 felonious assault counts alleging he had sex with women without telling them he had tested positive for the virus that causes AIDS.

Hamilton County jurors deliberated over two days before returning the verdict against …

Triple H’s ordeal at its peak

By the end of ‘‘Raw’’ last Monday, WWE’s story-line chief operating officer, Triple H, was left standing by himself after a no-confidence vote by the wrestlers and referees, who declared they were working in an unsafe environment. Expect Triple H to find out soon who’s been …

Billy Corgan launching new pro wrestling promotion

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is into smashing heads, too. The Chicagoan is launching a new professional wrestling promotion called Resistance Pro. Its first event is scheduled for 8 p.m. Nov. 25 at Excalibur. Former WWE talent Harry Smith (son of the late “British Bulldog’’ Davey …

McMahon wreaking havoc on HHH

WWE’s ‘‘Monday Night Raw’’ is in disarray, and new chief operating officer HHH must take much of the blame. Since taking over, he has fired Kevin Nash, CM Punk, John Cena, Miz and R-Truth. While all have been or will be brought back, there is …

Hot Corner: Aurora now home to dodgeball world champs

Aurora is now home to the world championship dodgeball team.“It’s kind of surreal,” said Aurora firefighter and paramedic Jason Equi , whose team topped South Australia in a four-minute match to win at the World Police and Fire Games. ‘‘People don’t equate dodgeball with athleticism. …

Hot Corner: Vegas betting on Lingerie Football games

Got a good vibe about the Chicago Bliss? Put your money where your mouth is. Vegas is taking bets on Lingerie Football League games. ‘‘A lot of people’s perceptions would be it’s some floozies running around tossing a Nerf football,’’

Jay Rood , sports-book director …

Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal to win US Open

Novak Djokovic held on to beat defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-4, 6-7 (3), 6-1 Monday night in a final filled with lengthy, mesmerizing points to win his first U.S. Open championship and third Grand Slam trophy of the year.

Sox fan Prichard’s position: 1st place; Atmani also wins

An out-of-state White Sox fan put her mark on her first Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday. Becca Prichard of Boulder, Colo., held on to win in 1 hour, 19 minutes and 10 seconds, beating Becca Thompson of Houston by 10 seconds. In his first in …

Sam Stosur upsets Serena Williams 6-2, 6-3 in US Open final

NEW YORK (AP) — Already outplayed by Sam Stosur in the U.S. Open final, the last thing Serena Williams needed was to lose a game for yelling during a point.

That’s exactly what happened early in the second set, leading to an argument between Williams …

Race just a tune-up for versatile Ohno

“Dancing with the Stars” winner? Check. The United States’ most decorated winter athlete? Check. Chicago Half Marathon runner? Check soon. That’s right, Apolo Ohno, the Renaissance man of modern American competitions, will run the Chicago Half Marathon on Sunday. The half marathon follows 13.1 miles …