Alex Eala Routed Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 — and Armstrong Roared
Eala beat qualifier Mary Stoiana 6-1, 6-2 in the US Open first round as fans packed Armstrong. Next up: Oliynykova, plus Zverev's five-set escape.
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Swiatek Has Won 28 Straight Major Openers — Here's How
Iga Swiatek beat Wang Xiyu 6-2, 6-3 at the US Open. Her 28-match first-round streak is built on preparation, not easy draws.
Clark and Reese Are Teammates Now — Team USA's Berlin Guide
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese join a loaded 12-player USA roster for the September 4-13 FIBA Women's World Cup in Berlin.
Messi's Four Goals Flipped the MLS Golden Boot Race in One Night
Lionel Messi scored four and assisted one in Inter Miami's 7-1 win. The result changed the Golden Boot race but not Miami's larger table problem.
Bears End Titans' Perfect Preseason 24-15 — Cut Day Is Now
Tyson Bagent went 16-of-17 and Zavion Thomas caught a 97-yard touchdown on Chicago's first play. The 2026 NFL preseason is over; 53-man rosters are due Sunday.
Robbed at the Wall, Then a Pinch-Hit Slam: Phillies Win 5-3
Bryson Stott's ninth-inning homer was caught over the fence. Two batters later Edmundo Sosa hit a grand slam no Phillie has matched since 1983.
Belichick's UNC Stuns TCU 15-10 in Dublin — On One Touchdown
North Carolina held TCU scoreless for 49 minutes in the rain at Aviva Stadium. A year after a 48-14 loss to the same team, the rebuild finally showed up.
College Football Is Back: Belichick in Dublin, Kiffin's LSU Debut, Lambeau Under Lights
The 2026 college football season starts now. Week 0 and Week 1 schedule, the best Labor Day weekend games, and why the Hawaii rule exists.
Skubal's Detroit Return Ended 2-1 — Game 2 Is the Bigger Test
Tarik Skubal's first start in Detroit since the trade ended in a 2-1 Dodgers win. The numbers behind it, Saturday's pitching matchup, and what's next.
Fantasy Football 2026: The Draft-Weekend Cheat Sheet the Experts Agree On
Drafting this weekend? The 2026 ADP top 12, the Kenneth Walker bust case, sleeper rookies, and the expert rules that actually matter.
Fever 111, Sun 91: Clark and Mitchell Both Scored 34 Again
Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell each scored 34 in Indiana's 111-91 win over Connecticut — the first WNBA teammates to go 30-plus in back-to-back games.
MLB's Weirdest Playoff Race Ever: A Losing Team Is Probably Making October
The AL West and wild-card race may be the worst in MLB history — sub-.500 teams in playoff position, a 22-0 loss that didn't matter, and more.
NFL Kickoff 2026: Start Date, Time and Where to Watch
The 2026 NFL season starts Sept. 9 with a Super Bowl rematch — then a first-ever game in Australia. Full Week 1 schedule, TV info, suspensions.
Saints Beat Cowboys 27-24 — Now the 53-Man Cut Clock Is Ticking
Daniel Carlson's 53-yarder and a fourth-down stop gave New Orleans a 27-24 win in Dallas. What the preseason finale means before Sunday's cuts.
US Open 2026 Starts Sunday: No Sinner, a $108M Purse, and the Williams Reunion
US Open 2026 dates, TV schedule, and storylines: Alcaraz's risky draw, Sinner out injured, Serena and Venus reunited, and record prize money.
NBA Schedule Is Out: LeBron's Sixers Crash the Knicks' Ring Night on Opening Day
The 2026-27 NBA schedule's key dates: Oct. 20 opening tripleheader, LeBron's Philly debut at MSG, five Christmas games, and the Cup final.
Brewers Stun Dodgers 5-4: The 9th-Inning Rally Behind the Trend
Milwaukee rallied for three runs off Edwin Díaz to beat the Dodgers 5-4, the same week it took MLB's No. 1 power ranking. Here's what happened and what's next.