NEW YORK — From an ace on the first point to a stinging return on the last, Serena Williams was close to perfect in the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Tuesday.

The score said it all: 6-0, 6-0.

Williams is looking better with each match at the year’s last Grand Slam tournament. With two more wins she’ll earn a fifth title at Flushing Meadows and 17th major championship overall.

The No. 1-ranked and No. 1-seeded Williams shut out 18th-seeded Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain, winning 53 of 71 points and dominating pretty much every statistical category Tuesday night. The first set took all of 19 minutes. The second was slower, lasting 33 minutes, but no less lopsided.

Rogge departing as IOC presidentBUENOS AIRES, Argentina — With three major votes on the agenda, Olympic leaders begin weeklong meetings on Wednesday that will bring a close to Jacques Rogge’s 12-year reign as IOC president.The International Olympic Committee convenes in Buenos Aires to choose a host city for the 2020 Games, elect Rogge’s successor and add a sport to the 2020 lineup.

Texans, Cushing agree on extensionHOUSTON — Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing signed a six-year contract extension.A person familiar with negotiations confirmed the deal Tuesday night. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team has not made an announcement.The deal is worth $55.6 million, with $21 million guaranteed.

Clemson at No. 4 on college grid pollNEW YORK — Clemson surged to its highest ranking in The Associated Press poll in 25 years after the Tigers won the biggest game of the opening weekend of the college football season.Clemson is No. 4 in the first regular-season Top 25, following its 38-35 victory against Georgia. The Tigers received one-first place vote and have their best showing in the poll since Sept. 12, 1988, when they were No. 3.Alabama remains No. 1 and received 58 of 60 first-place votes from the media panel after beating Virginia Tech 35-10 to start the season.

Suns, Beasley terminate contractPHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns and Michael Beasley reached an agreement to terminate the contract of the troubled forward.Beasley was arrested a month ago in suburban Scottsdale on charges of felony marijuana possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. It was the latest in a series of incidents involving the drug that have plagued his NBA career after he was selected as the No. 2 overall draft pick out of Kansas State in 2008.

Indians pitcher pleas no contestROCKY RIVER, Ohio — Cleveland Indians two-time All-Star closer Chris Perez pleaded no contest and was convicted Tuesday of misdemeanor drug abuse for marijuana shipped to his home in the family dog’s name.Perez withdrew his not guilty plea in Rocky River Municipal Court outside Cleveland and was found guilty and fined $250. He also was placed on probation for one year.