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NEW YORK -- Seven years ago, a 20-year-old from Argentina lit up Arthur Ashe Stadium with an array of sizzling strokes capable of taking your breath away.Juan Martin del Potro brought down Roger Federer, ending a 40-match win streak, in a five-set final that suggested many more major titles.That one, glorious effort remains del Potros only Grand Slam championship. Four wrist surgeries, untold misery and large doses of heroic fortitude later, he was back Thursday night, desperately trying to rejuvenate his career.Technically, based on the bare rankings, del Potro was the underdog against No. 19 seed Steve Johnson, a diligent player who has improved himself every year since turning professional five seasons ago.In truth, the near-capacity crowd seemed torn between rooting for the American -- or the feel-good story of 2016.In the end, the good feelings continued, as del Potro eased away with a 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-2 victory that sent him sailing into the third round.Its amazing, the stadium, amazing the atmosphere, del Potro said in his on-court interview. I am so happy to be playing tennis again after my third surgery on the [left] wrist.Im trying to play as I did in 2009, but its not easy because Im older.Johnson, No. 22 among ATP World Tour players, is only one spot behind highest-ranked American John Isner, something that might surprise casual fans of the game.In the first round, the 26-year-old Californian authored a monumental escape after trailing Evgeny Donskoy 6-4, 6-1, 5-2 -- serving at love-40. He rallied for his second career comeback from a 0-2 deficit, winning the last three sets 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-3. He saved a total of six match points.In Thursdays pivotal first set, Johnson saved four break points in one game. In the tiebreaker, he erased a 5-1 deficit with four straight points of his own. But eventually, the sheer weight of del Potros shot (and some relentless defending) seemed to wear down Johnson.Its tough when you dont play your best tennis against a guy like Juan, Johnson said. I didnt feel nervous at all. I just didnt execute what I needed to execute.Del Potro emerged this year, modestly enough, advancing to the third round at Wimbledon. But at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, the No. 141-ranked player was a revelation, scalding No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the first round and taking it all the way to the gold-medal final before losing to Andy Murray.When the USTA announced it was giving the 6-foot-6 del Potro a wild card into the tournament, Johnson said, It may make a lot of American fans upset if he faced an American in the opening round. Turns out, it was an American in the second -- Johnson.This was the first-ever night win at the US Open for del Potro, but his 0-for-3 record came at the hands of Djokovic (twice) and Lleyton Hewitt, both champions here.I lost the three night matches, but I won the most important one, against Roger in the 2009 final, del Potro said. That will be in my heart for the rest of my life.A second title here, considering everything he has gone through, might be even more heart-wrenching. Vapormax Off White Nere . - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman Khalif Barnes on Friday. Nike Vapormax In Offerta .Y. -- Sabres defenceman Tyler Myers had no intention of changing his hard-hitting style before taking part in a disciplinary hearing for his illegal check to New Jersey forward Dainius Zubrus head. http://www.vapormaxscontateoutlet.it/vapormax-plus-scontate-outlet.html . He was followed closely by David Clarkson, donning red, seconds later. Clarksons actions one night earlier, leaping off the bench in defence of Kessel during a pre-season game against the Buffalo Sabres, will cost him the first 10 games of the regular season. Vapormax Uomo 2020 . Goals from Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery and Thomas Mueller extended Bayerns unbeaten run to a record 37 matches. "This record is incredible," Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said. Nike Vapormax Scontate Uomo .J. -- New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left knee. By Doug Bean, The Sports XchangeCOLUMBUS, Ohio -- No. 2 Ohio State barely made it through its first big challenge of the season on Saturday night, escaping Wisconsin with a 30-23 overtime victory after a clutch second-half rally.Now its on to Penn State for another prime-time matchup this Saturday (8 p.m. ET, ABC) against a Big Ten opponent.Coach Urban Meyer summed up the attitude of the Buckeyes after the hard-fought win at Wisconsin when he said, That was a ballgame.Indeed it was. Ohio State fell behind 16-6 at halftime but outscored Wisconsin 23-7 in the second half and overtime to remain unbeaten and atop the Big Ten East Division standings with Michigan.We did get outplayed, Meyer said. I wouldnt say we got out-toughed. They didnt out-effort us. They had some very good stuff. Very good team, very good coaches, and you keep swinging.As anguished as that was, as much of a root canal as that was, Id much rather have it that way for that kind of game, for the development of your team.This week, Ohio State (6-0, 3-0 Big Ten) will be trying to extend its road winning streak to 21 games, the longest in the country, when it visits Happy Valley. Penn State (4-2, 2-1) is not quite up to its usual standards of the Joe Paterno era but always seems to give Ohio State a game in State College.Two years ago, quarterback J.T. Barrett and defensive lineman Joey Bosa helped the Buckeyes get out of town with a double-overtime road victory before a raucous white-out crowd. Barrett turned in a gutty performance after suffering a sprained MCL, leading the Buckeyes to the comeback win.Meyer thought that game was lost.I just remember thinking what am I going to say to this team afterwards? It crossed my mind, Meyer recalled. And he kind of just took it on his shoulders. I get to see things that all fans do not get to see. I get to see him about six inches from my face and see the intensity and the focus and the human spirit that is as good as Ive ever been around.Barrett did the same Saturday night against Wisconsin, where he led a second-half comeback against the formidable Badgers.The redshirt junior ran for 92 yards and two touchdowns on 21 ccarries and completed 17 of 29 passes for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception.dddddddddddd Barretts 7-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Noah Brown in the overtime was the difference.In the win, Barrett set a school record for touchdowns responsible for with 89, breaking the mark set by former quarterback and wide receiver Braxton Miller from 2011 to 2015.Ive been lucky, you know. You look at some of the quarterbacks that Ive been blessed to coach and Ive been around and I know in that situation thats who I want behind center, Meyer said of Barrett. He didnt play his best game, when he does its incredible. The absolute test of a leader is to raise the level of play of those around you and hes surrounded by a bunch of guys who are newbies this year.Its a quarterbacks responsibility to pick up his level of play, same with a bunch of new receivers so thats what makes J.T. so special.Ohio States defense gave up 236 yards on the ground and 45 total yards against Wisconsin. But like the offense, the Buckeyes made adjustments at halftime and limited the Badgers to one touchdown in the second half.This week, Ohio State will see one of the Big Tens best running backs. Sequon Barkley has rushed for 582 yards and eight touchdowns on 117 carries. Barkley ran for 202 yards against Maryland a week ago.Thats number one on the hit parade as far as Penn State, to stop them, Meyer said of Barkley. You wont stop him, but minimize the impact the running back has on us.Penn State is hoping that a bye week and a White-Out game with 107,000 fans in Beaver Stadium will inspire an upset. The Nittany Lions, though, are just 1-4 in White-Outs since 2011, including two losses to the Buckeyes.Were going to need the fans, Penn State coach James Franklin said. Were going to need the alumni. Were going to need everybody. This is a tremendous challenge we have that were facing all together, and were going to need the stadium to be the most difficult environment in the history of college football come Saturday night. ' ' '