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Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz are playing in the US Open 2026 quarter-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz is the defending champion and has a strong winning record, while Shelton has done well this summer but has never beaten a top-three player like Alcaraz before.
Key Facts
Carlos Alcaraz is the world No. 3 and defending US Open champion.
Alcaraz has an 18-match winning streak in grand slam tournaments.
His career record at the US Open is 28 wins and 3 losses, the best winning percentage in the Open era.
Ben Shelton is 23 years old and has won 12 matches and lost 2 on hard courts this summer.
Shelton recently won a big tournament in Montreal without losing a set.
Shelton has never beaten a top-three ranked player and is 0-3 against Alcaraz.
Alcaraz has never lost to an American at a grand slam, winning 13 matches in a row.
The winner of the Shelton vs. Alcaraz match will face Frances Tiafoe or another opponent in the semifinals.
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A study in Australia found 31 rugby league players diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease caused by repeated head impacts. The disease can only be confirmed after death, and the study examined brains donated by players at different levels, from amateur to professional.
Key Facts
The study was conducted by the Australian Sports Brain Bank.
Out of 51 rugby league players’ brains examined, 31 had CTE.
Players diagnosed with CTE were in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
CTE has also been found in former NFL players and rugby union players.
Notable rugby league players with CTE include Paul Green and Keith Titmuss.
The study is based on the first 150 brain examinations of contact sport players at the brain bank.
The research was presented by Jennifer Cropley at the International Sports Concussion Conference in Melbourne.
Reporters were barred from attending that conference.
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Shohei Ohtani did not play in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Tuesday after returning from a short break due to injuries. The Dodgers’ manager said they want to help Ohtani recover slowly by limiting his playing time since he is dealing with knee and arm soreness and will not pitch again this season.
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Ohtani returned to play on Monday after a four-day break because of injuries.
He went 0 for 3 at bat, struck out twice, and walked once in the game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Ohtani has soreness in his left knee and right biceps.
The Dodgers’ manager, Dave Roberts, decided to rest Ohtani on Tuesday to help him heal.
Ohtani won’t pitch again this season but will focus on hitting.
He may come back to play as a pinch hitter soon.
Tommy Edman played center field and led off in Ohtani’s spot on Tuesday.
The Dodgers are trying to win their fifth game in a row.
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Frances Tiafoe made a strong comeback to win an intense US Open quarter-final match against Alex Michelsen, overcoming being two sets down to reach the semi-finals. The match lasted over four and a half hours and ended with a close final set tiebreak.
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The match was a US Open quarter-final played at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Tiafoe was two sets behind and close to losing in the third set before turning the match around.
Tiafoe won with scores of 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (6).
Alex Michelsen, 22 years old and unseeded, led in the first two sets and had multiple opportunities to win.
The match lasted more than four and a half hours.
Tiafoe reached the US Open semi-finals for the third time in five years.
The crowd was initially quiet but became more energetic as the match continued.
Michelsen showed strong serving but made crucial errors during the decisive moments of the third set.
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Frances Tiafoe came back from losing the first two sets and a break to beat Alex Michelsen in a long, close match at the US Open. Tiafoe will play in the semi-finals, while Michelsen was emotional after his first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.
Key Facts
Tiafoe was behind by two sets and a break but won the match 5-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6).
The match lasted four hours and 38 minutes.
Michelsen, a 22-year-old playing his first Grand Slam quarter-final, started strong but lost momentum near the end.
Tiafoe is 28 years old and reached his third US Open semi-final in five years.
Tiafoe will face either defending champion Carlos Alcaraz or eighth seed Ben Shelton next.
Tiafoe credited the crowd’s energy for boosting his comeback.
Michelsen made two double faults while serving for the match, which helped Tiafoe turn the game around.
Tiafoe has won four five-set matches at major tennis events this year.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold played as a midfielder for Real Madrid in their Champions League win against Inter Milan. Although he performed well, manager José Mourinho said Alexander-Arnold is not a natural midfielder, and his use in that role was mainly because of other players’ suspensions.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold started as a midfielder for Real Madrid against Inter Milan in a 2-1 Champions League win.
José Mourinho said Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder but praised his tactical understanding.
Alexander-Arnold’s midfield role was due to suspensions of other players like Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva.
He created two chances and made more crosses than any other Real Madrid player in the match.
Alexander-Arnold was substituted around the 77th minute after Inter Milan scored a goal.
Mourinho has not settled on a first-choice right-back, with Alexander-Arnold competing with Denzel Dumfries.
Gareth Southgate also tried playing Alexander-Arnold in midfield for England during Euro 2024 but ended that experiment after two group games.
Alexander-Arnold has said he feels comfortable playing in midfield and once scored playing there for England.
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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has updated its legal complaint to say it can decide to remove Louisiana State University (LSU) from the league. The SEC argued it does not have to stay connected to a member school it believes lacks proper control over its programs.
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The SEC changed its legal complaint on Tuesday.
The complaint states the SEC can choose to end LSU’s membership.
The SEC described LSU as showing a "lack of institutional control."
The term "institutional control" means the university is responsible for following rules and managing its sports programs properly.
The SEC called staying in a forced connection with LSU a "forced association."
This legal action involves LSU’s place in the college sports league.
The story was reported by CBS News and Mark Strassmann.
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About 5 million children in the U.S. play on travel or club sports teams. These programs offer benefits like college scholarships for some kids, but they also create higher costs and challenges for families.
Key Facts
Around 5 million children compete in travel or club sports nationwide.
These sports teams are more common across the country now.
Some kids gain advantages, such as chances for college scholarships.
Participating in travel sports often costs more money than regular sports.
Families face increased stress and challenges due to these costs.
The growing attention is on how these sports affect families and exclude some children.
Travel and club sports are different from local community or school teams.
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The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has sued Louisiana State University (LSU) because LSU let former NFL players join its football team. The SEC says the NCAA (the organization that oversees college sports) should not allow these players to have an extra fifth year to play college football.
Key Facts
The SEC is a major college sports conference in the United States.
LSU allowed former NFL players to join its college football team.
The SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU about this action.
The SEC claims the NCAA owes these players an extra year of eligibility.
NCAA rules typically limit how many years a player can compete in college sports.
The lawsuit challenges whether former professional players can gain additional college playing time.
This case involves college football eligibility rules.
CBS Sports reported on the lawsuit with a national college sports reporter.
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LIV Golf, a new golf tour launched in 2022 that spent a lot of money to attract top players, has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States. The tour's main backer, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, stopped funding it this year, leading LIV Golf to lay off most of its staff and seek new investors to restart the tour next year.
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LIV Golf began in 2022 and spent about $5 billion to attract players from the PGA Tour.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund was the main financier but pulled support in 2024.
LIV Golf filed for bankruptcy protection in the US and is also seeking legal recognition in the UK.
Most of LIV Golf’s staff have been laid off due to financial problems.
The company plans to restart the tour next year with fewer events and smaller prize money.
LIV Golf is in talks with players to create a new ownership model that involves them.
Some top players are reported to be considering returning to the PGA Tour.
The PGA Tour has stated it has no plans to welcome LIV players back at this time.
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Frances Tiafoe came back from losing the first two sets and being down early in the fifth set to win against Alex Michelsen in the U.S. Open quarterfinals. The match lasted over four and a half hours, and Tiafoe advanced to the semifinals.
Key Facts
Frances Tiafoe won the match 5-7, 6-3, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (10-6).
Tiafoe was losing after the first two sets and was behind 3-0 in the fifth set.
The match lasted 4 hours and 38 minutes.
Alex Michelsen, 22 years old, reached his first major quarterfinal but lost.
Tiafoe has now reached the U.S. Open semifinals three times (2022, 2024, and 2026).
Tiafoe is seeded No. 11 in the tournament.
Michelsen was the only man who hadn’t lost a set before this match and serves to win in the third set but missed the chance.
Tiafoe will move back into the top 10 in rankings after this win.
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LIV Golf filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with over $500 million in debt after Saudi Arabia’s fund stopped supporting the league. The company plans to restructure and create a smaller version of LIV Golf where players will have ownership, featuring fewer events and a new team format based on countries.
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LIV Golf owes more than $500 million and filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund ended its financial support after the 2026 season.
LIV Golf agreed to restructure with BC Partners providing new capital.
CEO Scott O’Neil described the new plan as “LIV Golf 2.0” with players becoming majority owners.
The new league will have 75 players, up from 57, and add a 54-hole cut (a rule to reduce the field during the event).
Teams will be formed based on nationalities, focusing on markets in Australia, South Africa, and Asia.
LIV Golf originally spent over $5 billion on player bonuses and expenses to attract stars from the PGA Tour.
Top LIV players like Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have contracts, but their future with the league is uncertain.
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Major League Soccer (MLS) saw record spending during its latest summer transfer window, with teams spending almost $190 million, a 65% increase from last year. The league’s new rules allowing teams to buy players with cash transfer fees alongside the existing system have helped increase spending and player trades, showing growth as the 2026 World Cup approaches.
Key Facts
This was the fourth MLS transfer window using traditional transfer fees in addition to the previous system called general allocation money (GAM).
MLS teams spent nearly $190 million this summer on player trades and transfers, 65% more than the previous year.
Overall spending in 2026 is on track to exceed $410 million, more than twice the total from 2023.
Cash-for-player transfers have added $41 million in trades that were not possible before.
MLS allows clubs to convert up to $3 million of transfer income into GAM, increasing the funds teams can use for trades.
The league earned almost $800 million from selling players since 2022, with younger players moving abroad, including Americans.
Examples include Lucas Herrington sold for $17 million to Hull City and Zavier Gozo for $15 million to Crystal Palace.
Sporting KC has made major changes with a new head coach, sporting director, and majority owner, shifting from a low-spending approach to a more active roster strategy.
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West Ham won an exciting game against Bolton 3-2 and moved to the top of the Championship league. This is their third win in a row, their best streak since December 2023, and it has brought new energy to the team and fans. The club is also going through big changes in leadership and ownership.
Key Facts
West Ham beat Bolton 3-2 in a Championship match.
Jarrod Bowen scored two goals, including the winning one late in the game.
This is West Ham’s third consecutive league win, their first since December 2023.
The win puts West Ham at the top of the Championship league.
Former chairman David Sullivan resigned in June but still owns 40% of the club under a new deal.
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is the new chairman and will become the largest shareholder with 46%.
West Ham sold 12 players and brought in 9 new players during the summer transfer window.
The club paid a record £22 million in the EFL for player Arne Engels and signed Norway’s young player of the year Edvin Austbo for about £10 million.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old midfielder, played his first full Champions League match for Manchester City and performed very well. The club paid £86 million to sign him, making him the most expensive teenager in Premier League history, and his play showed promise to replace former player Rodri.
Key Facts
Ayyoub Bouaddi is 18 years old and recently started his first Champions League match for Manchester City.
Manchester City paid £86 million to buy Bouaddi from Lille.
Bouaddi became the fourth-youngest player to start a Champions League game for Manchester City.
He helped Manchester City win 2-0 against Porto, playing confidently in midfield.
Former player Pat Nevin praised Bouaddi’s mature and impressive performance.
Manager Enzo Maresca highlighted Bouaddi’s calmness and maturity during games and training.
Bouaddi completed 54 out of 55 passes and led in dribbles, possession wins, and duels during the match.
Striker Erling Haaland called Bouaddi “a gem” and was impressed by his recent training and performance.
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Jonathan Zimmerman writes about a new Penn State exhibit honoring football coach Joe Paterno. He points out that the exhibit leaves out the details about the child sexual abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky.
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Joe Paterno was a longtime football coach at Penn State University.
The university created a new exhibit to honor Paterno.
The exhibit does not mention the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.
Jerry Sandusky was a former assistant coach involved in the scandal.
Jonathan Zimmerman disagrees with leaving out the scandal’s details.
Zimmerman suggests the exhibit should neither fully praise nor completely reject Paterno.
The article discusses how to remember Paterno’s complicated legacy.
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Filipino tennis player Alexandra Eala reached the third round of the U.S. Open, marking her best performance at a major tennis tournament. She spoke about her experience and the start of her tennis career on CBS Mornings.
Key Facts
Alexandra Eala is a tennis player from the Philippines.
She reached the third round of the U.S. Open, a major tennis event.
This was her best performance so far in a Grand Slam tournament.
She lost her third-round match to Iva Jovic.
Eala discussed her U.S. Open experience on the CBS Mornings show.
She also talked about how she began playing tennis.
The U.S. Open is one of the four biggest events in tennis.
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A race car driver stopped during a race to rescue another driver whose car caught fire. The heroic action prevented further injury in a dangerous crash.
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A race car driver’s vehicle caught fire during a crash.
Another driver stopped to help and rescue the person trapped inside.
The rescue happened quickly to reduce harm.
The incident was reported by ABC News with video footage.
Such actions show bravery and sportsmanship in high-risk situations.
The rescue took place on September 8, 2026.
The report focused on the driver’s quick response during the event.
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The US Open tennis tournament has reached the quarter-final stage with top players in both the women’s and men’s singles draws competing. Key matches include Aryna Sabalenka facing Linda Noskova, and American Frances Tiafoe playing Alex Michelsen, as players aim to advance toward the finals.
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Four women who hold or can become world No. 1 are still competing: Sabalenka, Rybakina, Gauff, and Pegula.
Elena Rybakina can secure the No. 1 ranking for the first time if she wins her next match.
Notable women’s players who won strong matches recently include Rybakina, Coco Gauff, Zheng Qinwen, and Mirra Andreeva.
On the men’s side, Karen Khachanov defeated Learner Tien, ending hopes for four American men in the quarter-finals.
Ticket prices for some matches, like the Alcaraz vs. Shelton game, are very high, with resale prices reaching up to $11,000 for courtside seats.
Aryna Sabalenka has won all her matches in straight sets but has faced pressure and some unexpected losses recently.
Linda Noskova, 21, is new to this stage but has performed well, including a strong showing at Wimbledon.
Frances Tiafoe, aged 28, is more experienced than Michelsen but feels pressure as his chance to win a major title may be limited.
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Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $165 million. Mayfield revived his career with the Buccaneers after replacing Tom Brady in 2023 and was finishing the last year of his previous $100 million deal.
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Baker Mayfield’s new contract with the Buccaneers is for three years and $165 million.
The team has not officially announced the contract yet.
Mayfield replaced Tom Brady as the Buccaneers’ quarterback in 2023.
He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft by Cleveland.
Mayfield made the Pro Bowl in his first two seasons with Tampa Bay.
He helped the Buccaneers win two consecutive NFC South titles.
Mayfield was a candidate for MVP early last season but faced injuries later on.
He wanted a new contract before training camp and felt disrespected when it was delayed.
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