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U.S. Open singles champs to earn record $5.5MThe U.S. Open has boosted the prize pool by 20%, including a Grand Slam-record $5.5 million to this year's singles champions.,The overall compensation is a record $108 million, up from $90 million last year and a whopping 44% jump from $75 million in 2024.,The numbers were released Thursday by the U...

Reports: LIV cuts finale prize money; players still owed paymentsLIV Golf slashed the prize pool for this week's season-ending event in Indianapolis as some players are still awaiting payments from the previous tournament, according to multiple reports Tuesday.,Players reportedly will be competing for a lot less money than originally planned starting Thursday at ...

Report: U.S. World Cup host cities say FIFA owes them millionsU.S. cities that hosted the 2026 World Cup contend FIFA owes them millions of dollars promised to them, The Athletic reported Tuesday.,Four executives from World Cup cities, speaking anonymously, told the outlet that FIFA management told them they would each receive $1 million in "legacy " funds to ...

Report: WNBA union increases All-Star prize money

WNBA players earned a financial windfall thanks to their new collective bargaining agreement with the league, and a select few individuals are set to earn even more extra dough this weekend.,The WNBAPA is set to provide an additional $170,000 in prize money to the standouts at this weekend's 3-point...

NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter returns to Pistons, reports say

The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported on the first day of the NBA's free agent period.,Free agency opened Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams were free to negotiate with players other than their own.,The Pistons ...

NBA transactions roundup: Kevin Huerter reportedly to return to Pistons

The Detroit Pistons plan to re-sign wing Kevin Huerter to a three-year, $27 million contract, multiple outlets reported.,NBA's free agency period opens Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET, at which time teams can begin negotiations with players other than their own.,The Pistons acquired Huerter, 27, at the trade d...

Report: Simone Fontecchio to re-sign with Heat

Free agent small forward Simone Fontecchio plans to sign a one-year contract to return to the Miami Heat, ESPN reported Tuesday.,Fontecchio, 30, averaged 8.5 points and 3.0 rebounds in 70 games (nine starts) last season with Miami. The Italian also shot 37.5% shooting from 3-point range.,He has aver...

Tennis stars end media protest at Wimbledon as concerns remain

While admitting their primary concerns still have not been met, the top men's and women's tennis players who limited their media access at the French Open will not carry out the same protest at Wimbledon.,World No. 1 players Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner have headlined a group that has been dema...