Sports news in New York

9 stories within reach of New York, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Osaka channels NBA icon Iverson to reach US Open second round

   2 hours ago New Straits Times New York

   Naomi Osaka battled past Anastasia Zakharova in the first round of the US Open, winning 7-6, 7-6. Her fashion tribute to Allen Iverson was a highlight.

2. Osaka pays tribute to NBA icon Iverson in US Open first-round win

   8 hours ago Sportstar - Tennis New York

   Naomi Osaka beat Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets at the US Open, wearing a tribute outfit to Allen Iverson. She advances to face Katerina Siniakova.

3. Osaka brings style and steel for winning start to US Open

   8 hours ago Channel News Asia New York

   Naomi Osaka won her first-round match at the US Open against Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets. The match was notable for Osaka's bold fashion choices, which she has used to express herself throughout the year. She will next face Katerina Siniakova.

4. Shelton advances at US Open after shaky start against Griekspoor

   8 hours ago Channel News Asia New York

   Ben Shelton recovered from a poor first set to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 in the first round of the US Open, setting up a second-round match against Hubert Hurkacz.

5. Venus Williams falls at first hurdle in US Open

   23 hours ago New Straits Times New York

   Venus Williams was eliminated in the first round of the US Open, losing in straight sets to fellow American Sofia Kenin in New York.

6. Osaka brings style and steel for winning start to US Open

   2 hours ago Free Malaysia Today New York, United States 5.1 km

   Naomi Osaka defeated Anastasia Zakharova in straight sets at the US Open, wearing an Allen Iverson-inspired outfit. She will next face Katerina Siniakova.

7. Wawrinka’s emotional US Open finale ends in defeat to Berrettini

   8 hours ago Sportstar - Tennis New York, USA 5.1 km

   Stan Wawrinka's final US Open appearance ended in a first-round defeat to Matteo Berrettini. The three-time Grand Slam champion was initially left out of the singles field before receiving a wildcard.

8. US Open: Alcaraz wins on return, aggressive Sabalenka advances

   8 hours ago Al Jazeera New York, United States 5.1 km

   Carlos Alcaraz returned from injury with a straight-sets win over Roman Safiullin in the US Open first round. Aryna Sabalenka also advanced, beating Camila Osorio in straight sets.

9. US Open 2026: Naomi Osaka pays homage to NBA star Allen Iverson with New York outfit

   8 hours ago BBC Sport New York, United States 5.1 km

   Naomi Osaka beat Anastasia Zakharova in the US Open first round, wearing an outfit inspired by Allen Iverson. She will face Katerina Siniakova next.