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Unseeded Karolina Muchova returns to U.S. Open semifinals
Unseeded Karolina Muchova advanced to her second consecutive U.S. Open semifinal, defeating No. 22 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil 6-1, 6-4 in New York.,The Czech needed just one hour, 25 minutes in the win.,In the semifinal, Muchova will meet the winner of the Wednesday's later match between No....
Rebuilding Year? Five potential 2025 No. 1 draft picks
While the Kansas City Chiefs open the regular season as favorites to win a third consecutive Super Bowl and other contenders line up to claim the NFL throne, there are other franchises contending for another prize. ,The No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. ,Carolina posted a 2-15 record last season and...
MLB Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for Wednesday September 4, 2024
We've got a packed slate of MLB games on Wednesday September 4, so lock in your best betting picks and predictions with us....
All-American: Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe will meet in U.S. Open semis
Two U.S. men will square off in the semifinals of the U.S. Open after No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz and No. 20 Frances Tiafoe won their quarterfinal matches on Tuesday in New York.,As a result, a home-country player will compete in the final of the year's last major for the first time since Andy Roddick ...
Taylor Fritz breaks through at U.S. Open, nabs first Grand Slam semifinal
No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz punched his ticket to his first Grand Slam semifinal by toppling No. 4 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 7-6 (2), 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Tuesday in New York.,The 26-year-old from California had advanced to four Grand Slam quarterfinals since 2022 and never pushed into the next ...
Emma Navarro reaches first Grand Slam semifinal at U.S. Open
Emma Navarro reversed momentum by winning the last six games to defeat Spain's Paula Badosa 6-2, 7-5 and reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open on Tuesday in New York.,The 13th-seeded Navarro, who had upset defending champion and third-seeded Coco Gauff to advance to the quarterfinals...
Florida State Seminoles, Thanks for Coming Out
After an embarrassing 0-2 start to their season, it's starting to seem like we can exclude the Florida State Seminoles from the expanded college football playoff. ...
Steelers LG Isaac Seumalo out vs. Falcons, deemed week-to-week
Pittsburgh Steelers left guard Isaac Seumalo could return to the field as early as the Week 2 game at Denver, coach Mike Tomlin announced Tuesday.,Seumalo has been ruled out of Sunday's season opener at Atlanta due to a pectoral injury he sustained in practice last Wednesday.,"Isaac can be described...
Jessica Pegula cruises into U.S. Open quarterfinals
Jessica Pegula made short work of her Round of 16 match on Monday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider in New York.,Pegula, the No. 6 seed, reached the quarterfinals in a Grand Slam event for the seventh time and second time at a U.S. Open (2...
Rafael Nadal: ‘I don’t believe that Sinner has ever wanted to dope’
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal defended current World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the wake of the Italian's positive test for a banned steroid and subsequent light punishment.,Speaking on the TV show "El Hormiguero" in his native Spain, Nadal said he didn't believe Sinner meant to take the banned substance a...
Daniil Medvedev, Jack Draper roll into U.S. Open quarterfinals
No. 5 seed Daniil Medvedev, the only former champion left on the men's side, rolled into the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Monday, sweeping unseeded Nuno Borges 6-0, 6-1, 6-3 at New York. ,Medvedev, who won the U.S. Open in 2021, won 78 percent of his first-serve points (36 of 46) and saved 4 of 5 brea...
Jessica Pegula cruises into U.S. Open quarfterfinals
Jessica Pegula made short work of her Round of 16 match on Monday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Diana Shnaider at New York.,Pegula, the No. 2 seed, reached the quarterfinals in a Grand Slam event for the seventh time and the second time at a U.S. Ope...
Mercury's Natasha Cloud suspended for technical fouls
Phoenix Mercury guard Natasha Cloud will serve a one-game suspension after reaching the league's technical foul limit.,She picked up her seventh technical foul on Sunday and the WNBA announced the automatic suspension without pay on Monday.,Cloud, 32, will serve her suspension on Tuesday night when ...
Lamar Jackson Has More To Prove Against Patrick Mahomes
The Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs will square off in the first game of the NFL season. But it's Lamar Jackson with much more to prove....
Monday September 2 Best Sports Betting Picks for College Football, MLB and More
Labor Day isn't going to stop us from betting on sports. Here's our top betting picks and predictions for college football, MLB, and soccer on Monday September 2nd....
White Sox RHP Drew Thorpe to undergo elbow surgery
Chicago White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe will undergo surgery to shave down a bone spur in his pitching elbow.,The team said the procedure will be performed Saturday at Golden State Orthopedics in San Francisco by Dr. Kenneth Akizuki.,Thorpe, who turns 24 next month, is expected to start spring tr...
Surprise Heisman Contenders Become Top Picks in New Expanded College Football Playoff Era
In the new expanded playoff format for college football, surprise Heisman contenders will become trendy picks as more teams have an opportunity to make the playoffs....
Taylor Fritz, Frances Tiafoe reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
Two U.S. men earned berths in the U.S. Open quarterfinals by registering fourth-round wins on Sunday in New York.,No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz delivered 24 aces and reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the second straight year by notching a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 8 Casper Ruud of Norway ...
Taylor Fritz, Alexander Zverev reach U.S. Open quarterfinals
No. 12 seed Taylor Fritz delivered 24 aces and punched his ticket into the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the second straight year by notching a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over No. 8 Casper Ruud on Sunday afternoon in New York.,Fritz had a 56-32 edge in winners while outplaying the Norwegian. He finish...
Emma Navarro upsets defending U.S. Open champ Coco Gauff
No. 13 seed Emma Navarro had 20 winners while delivering a huge upset over defending U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, prevailing 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals in New York.,Navarro prospered from the implosion of the third-seeded Gauff, who committed 19 double faults and 60 unforce...