Tiafoe, Zverev win on sweltering day at US Open
Frances Tiafoe advanced to the third round of the US Open on Wednesday when Alexander Shevchenko retired in the third…
Month: August 2024
Ronaldo: I want to get 1,000 goals, all ‘on video’
Needing just one goal to reach 900 in his career for club and country, all-time leading scorer Cristiano Ronaldo said…
Garcia calls out online abuse after US Open loss
NEW YORK — Caroline Garcia, a US Open semifinalist in 2022, on Wednesday shared some of the derogatory online messages…
‘Send code!’: Iowa State men’s basketball title rings reference ‘Among Us’
The Iowa State Cyclones’ Big 12 championship rings include a rather suspicious detail. The most prominent elements of the hardware…
Tennis stars: Tours ignore our mental health
NEW YORK — It’s nothing new for tennis players to worry aloud about their sport’s overcrowded calendar, too-tough season and…
Wait for it: Mayo picks QB1, to tell Pats on Thu.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said he’s taking one more day before informing players whom he…
Source: Jets signing ex-Vikes 1st-rounder Cine
Adding depth at safety, the New York Jets signed former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Lewis Cine to their practice squad…
Ex-cheerleader drops lawsuit vs. Northwestern
A federal lawsuit alleging sex trafficking and forced labor against Northwestern University and four employees, including former athletic director Mike…
Source: Ex-Patriots QB Zappe lands with Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chiefs signed quarterback Bailey Zappe to their practice squad after his release from the New…
Steelers go with Wilson over Fields as starting QB
PITTSBURGH — Russell Wilson will start at quarterback in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener in Atlanta, coach Mike Tomlin announced…
Sargeant’s struggles made American’s F1 exit inevitable
As harsh as Logan Sargeant’s axe from Williams might seem, there were signs it was coming. Since the opening few…
Does Naomi Osaka finally have the momentum she needs?
NEW YORK — One year ago, Naomi Osaka sat in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium and watched Coco Gauff…
Liverpool’s Núñez handed 5-game ban for Copa brawl
Liverpool striker Darwin Núñez will serve a five-game international suspension as part of punishments handed out by South America’s governing…
Venables mum on Murray ban, leans on coaches
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables declined to say Wednesday if running backs coach DeMarco Murray would serve his NCAA-mandated one-game suspension…
Dan Lanning? Shedeur Sanders? Greg Sankey? Who is the new face of college football?
Only two of last year’s top 10 Heisman Trophy vote getters are back on the field this season. Only four…
Cowboys to add veteran RB Cook to backfield
The Dallas Cowboys will sign veteran running back Dalvin Cook, his agency told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal will come…
Is Justin Herbert’s return enough to save the Chargers offense?
LOS ANGELES — Justin Herbert is the Los Angeles Chargers’ most valuable asset. The $260 million quarterback’s skill played a…
Source: Liverpool agree Chiesa deal with Juventus
Liverpool and Juventus have agreed a £10 million ($13m) deal for the transfer of Federico Chiesa, a source has told…
WNBA free agent impact rankings: A Seattle duo, a pair’s triumphant return and a key Lynx
A year ago, the WNBA’s star-studded free agency period headlined by MVP Breanna Stewart created a pair of superteams in…
How the Air Force fueled the rise of Paul Skenes
PAUL SKENES IS TRYING to sleep. But he’s too tall for his Air Force bed, so his feet dangle into…