Three American men have reached the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The event is currently taking place at Flushing Meadows, and several American players remain in the competition as it enters its second week.
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The U.S. Open tennis tournament is ongoing at Flushing Meadows.
Three American male players have advanced to the quarterfinal round.
The tournament is entering its second week of matches.
Dan Wolken, a senior writer from Yahoo Sports, provided analysis on CBS News.
The tournament features both international and American tennis players competing.
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Elena Rybakina won against Naomi Osaka at the US Open to reach the quarter-finals. If she wins her next match, she will become the world number one tennis player for the first time.
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Rybakina beat Osaka with scores of 6-1, 6-4 at the US Open.
Rybakina is seeded second, while Osaka was seeded 13th.
Rybakina will become world number one if she wins the quarter-final match, even if the current top player, Aryna Sabalenka, keeps her title.
Rybakina served very well, only dropping four points in her service game.
She hit 29 winners compared to Osaka’s nine during the match.
Rybakina’s next opponent will be Zheng Qinwen from China.
Zheng recently won a comeback match against former champion Iga Swiatek.
The match lasted 66 minutes with Rybakina serving seven aces.
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Breanna Stewart scored 19 points to help the United States women's basketball team beat the Czech Republic 105-64 in the Women’s Basketball World Cup. This win followed a close game against Italy and marked the USA’s 33rd consecutive victory in the tournament.
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The U.S. team won 105-64 against the Czech Republic on September 7, 2026, in Berlin.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists, leading the team’s strong performance.
The U.S. team struggled in their previous game but bounced back strongly in this match.
The U.S. has now won 33 games in a row at the Women’s Basketball World Cup since 2006.
The U.S. will play the quarterfinals on Thursday against the winner of Hungary vs. Japan.
The Czech Republic had no wins in pool play and were playing in their first World Cup since 2014.
Stewart played just over 16 minutes and did not attempt to get a triple-double, a rare feat in this tournament.
Other World Cup games also took place that day, including wins for China, Germany, Belgium, Puerto Rico, France, Spain, and Hungary.
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Jesús Luzardo, a pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, threw his first career shutout by pitching a complete game and helping the Phillies win 1-0 against the Atlanta Braves. Luzardo struck out 12 batters, allowed only two hits, and walked one in the fastest nine-inning game of the 2026 baseball season.
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Luzardo pitched a full nine innings for the first time in his career during the game on September 7, 2026.
He struck out 12 batters, allowed two hits, and gave up only one walk.
The Phillies won the game 1-0 against the Atlanta Braves.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 43rd home run of the season, driving in the only run.
The game lasted 1 hour and 51 minutes, the quickest nine-inning game of the year.
Luzardo has a season record of 14 wins and 5 losses.
The Phillies cut the NL East division lead to four games behind the Braves.
Phillies manager Don Mattingly supported Luzardo continuing to pitch into the ninth inning.
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North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick said his team follows the rules amid an investigation into the program’s conduct. The investigation has led to the resignation of the general manager, and questions have been raised about Belichick’s son and other program issues. The university supports Belichick, who is focused on improving the team’s performance.
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Bill Belichick is the head coach of the UNC football team.
The UNC football program is under investigation for possible misconduct.
Michael Lombardi, the general manager, resigned after being placed on paid leave.
Steve Belichick, Bill’s son and defensive coordinator, is on medical leave and was questioned about drug use.
The investigation includes possible inappropriate relationships unrelated to Lombardi.
UNC officials have expressed support for Bill Belichick during the investigation.
The team has had a mix of wins and losses, with some rules violations by staff in the past year.
The players say off-field news does not affect their focus on improving.
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The Champions League football tournament has started, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) aiming to win the title for the third year in a row. Experts predict that Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and PSG are strong contenders to reach the final stages, with key players like Jude Bellingham expected to perform well this season.
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PSG is trying to win the Champions League three times in a row, which hasn’t happened since Real Madrid did it from 2015 to 2018.
Five English teams, including Arsenal, are competing and trying to stop PSG from winning again.
Arsenal reached the final last season but lost to Barcelona.
Experts Julien Laurens and Guillem Balague believe Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and PSG are likely to reach the semifinals.
Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, and Manchester City are also considered strong contenders depending on the tournament draw.
Key players to watch include Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from PSG.
BBC will show match highlights on multiple platforms during the Champions League weeks.
Barcelona is also seen as a strong team this season, aiming to strengthen their squad further.
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Mirra Andreeva helped her injured opponent, Anastasia Potapova, during their fourth-round match at the 2026 U.S. Open before winning the game. Potapova injured her left knee late in the match but was able to continue briefly after treatment, while Andreeva advanced to the quarterfinals.
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The match took place on September 7, 2026, at the U.S. Open in New York.
Mirra Andreeva is 19 years old and from Russia.
Anastasia Potapova is 25 years old and represents Austria, though she was born in Russia.
Potapova fell and hurt her left knee while lunging for a forehand shot near the end of the match.
Andreeva helped Potapova up and asked for ice to treat the injury.
Potapova had limited movement after the injury and did not win another point.
Andreeva won the match with scores 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.
This was Andreeva’s first time reaching the U.S. Open quarterfinals.
The two players have trained together and have a respectful relationship despite being competitors.
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Coaches Kyle Whittingham and Barry Odom were surprised to learn that the stadium clock shown during a Michigan football game was not the official game clock. The Big Ten conference uses a separate tracking system that added an extra second at the end of the game, allowing Michigan to score a last-second touchdown and win.
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Michigan won a close game against Western Michigan with a final score of 13-12.
The game-winning touchdown was caught by Michigan wide receiver J.J. Buchanan on a 47-yard pass.
The stadium clock showed time had expired, but the Big Ten’s official tracking system added one more second.
Coaches Kyle Whittingham (Michigan) and Barry Odom (Purdue) were not aware of the difference between the stadium clock and the official game clock.
The Big Ten uses advanced technology, sometimes called the "Hawkeye system," to track time during games.
Whittingham recently became Michigan’s head coach after a long career at Utah.
Odom is currently Purdue’s coach and has a history coaching at Missouri and other schools.
The new timing system caused surprise but was part of the conference's efforts to ensure accurate game timing.
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Zheng Qinwen, a Chinese tennis player and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, overcame a 5-0 deficit to beat Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarterfinals. Zheng is the first qualifier to reach this stage since Emma Raducanu won the tournament in 2021.
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Zheng Qinwen defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 in the US Open fourth round.
Zheng came back from a 5-0 game deficit in the first set to win the match.
This is the second time in a row Zheng erased a 5-0 deficit in her matches.
Zheng had to go through qualifying rounds after elbow surgery to enter the main tournament.
Iga Swiatek is the 2022 US Open champion and was the No. 8 seed in this tournament.
Zheng will face Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals.
Zheng was a US Open quarterfinalist in both 2023 and 2024.
Swiatek received medical treatment for her left thigh during the match, but said the injury did not affect her play much.
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Many top college football teams now choose starting quarterbacks who transferred from other colleges instead of high school recruits. About 65% of starting quarterbacks in major college football transferred at some point, which changes how high school players approach scholarships and playing opportunities.
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Around 65% of starting quarterbacks in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) are transfers.
The NCAA removed the rule requiring players to sit out a year after transferring starting in 2021-22.
This change allows experienced quarterbacks to move schools and start immediately.
High school quarterbacks face more competition for starting roles because of these transfers.
Ryan Hopkins, a high school recruit from California, chose Wisconsin, a team relying on transfers for its starting QB.
Coaches now often prefer experienced transfer quarterbacks over developing freshmen.
Players are advised to accept smaller roles initially and prove their skills to get better chances later.
This trend affects how coaches recruit and how players plan their college careers.
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U.S. men’s national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino said he wants to change the team’s attitude and habits as he begins his second term. He criticized the idea that players should skip some tournaments to rest for the World Cup, referring to star player Christian Pulisic’s choice to sit out the 2025 Gold Cup to focus on the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino plans to build a more professional and competitive team with a new approach.
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Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team for his second term.
Christian Pulisic, the top U.S. player, chose not to play in the 2025 Gold Cup to rest and prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Pulisic missed one World Cup group game due to a calf injury and left the round of 16 match because of broken leg bones.
Pochettino wants players to change their mindset and not skip important tournaments to rest.
The new team roster will be announced on September 17 and includes games against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.
Some players dropped from the World Cup squad may return, and new young players could make their debuts.
Pochettino emphasizes building a professional team that competes with dedication and follows new rules and principles.
The U.S. under-23 team, preparing for the 2028 Olympics, will be coached separately by Steve Cherundolo.
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Host Germany won its final group game against Mali 83-58 to avoid early elimination at the women's FIBA World Cup. France set a new World Cup record with 22 three-point shots in a 111-56 win over Nigeria, while Spain and Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals.
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Germany beat Mali 83-58 in their last group match, securing progress to the next round.
France made 22 three-point shots in one game, breaking the previous record of 20.
France defeated Nigeria 111-56 and remained unbeaten with a 3-0 record.
Spain won 79-59 against Japan, advancing to the quarterfinals as group winners.
Belgium beat Australia 80-68 and topped Group C to reach the quarterfinals.
Mali was eliminated despite beating Spain earlier in the tournament.
Germany will play South Korea next to decide quarterfinal progression.
Puerto Rico eliminated Turkey with a 75-71 win in their final group game.
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Matt Suhey, the fullback who played for the Chicago Bears and helped them win the 1985 Super Bowl, has died at age 68. He played 10 seasons for the Bears, supporting star player Walter Payton and scored a touchdown in the 1986 Super Bowl.
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Matt Suhey died on a Sunday morning; the Bears confirmed the news but gave no further details.
Suhey played for the Chicago Bears from 1980 to 1989 after being drafted in the second round.
He played an important role in blocking for Walter Payton, helping Payton become the top NFL rusher at the time.
In the 1985 season, Suhey was the Bears’ second-leading rusher and scored the first touchdown in the Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots.
Suhey appeared in 148 regular-season games, starting 100, with nearly 3,000 rushing yards and over 2,000 receiving yards in his career.
He played college football at Penn State, where he also put up strong rushing and receiving numbers.
His father, Steve Suhey, was also a football player and is in the College Football Hall of Fame.
Suhey and Walter Payton were close friends, with Payton being godfather to Suhey’s youngest son.
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Zheng Qinwen beat former champion Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals, coming back from being 5-0 down in a set for the second match in a row. She will now play against either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina.
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Zheng Qinwen matched her best US Open performance by reaching the quarter-finals.
She came back from a 5-0 deficit twice in two matches, once against Madison Keys and now against Swiatek.
Zheng was once world number four but fell outside the top 100 after elbow surgery in July 2025.
Zheng won the first set 7-5 and the second set 6-3 against Swiatek.
This is her seventh straight win in New York, including three rounds of qualifying.
Zheng said playing more matches helps her find rhythm and she feels energized.
She is likely to move back into the top 50 world rankings after this win.
Mirra Andreeva also reached the quarter-finals after coming back from a set down against Anastasia Potapova.
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Mauricio Pochettino will continue as head coach of the US men’s national soccer team, aiming to improve the team’s results and influence soccer development in the country. He will also have a bigger role in youth training, coaching education, and working with professional leagues as US Soccer restructures.
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Pochettino joined US Soccer in 2024, originally as a short-term coach for the World Cup.
He signed a contract extension in August to remain through the next World Cup cycle.
Pochettino will help shape youth soccer development and coach education in the US.
He will advise on professional league cooperation and participate in US Soccer’s restructuring.
The US will play four friendly games soon against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.
The US team aims to qualify for the 2030 World Cup and participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Pochettino supports player Folarin Balogun, who lost a transfer move to Everton due to disputed fitness concerns.
Pochettino hopes to help the US become a top soccer country and create a lasting legacy in the sport.
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Courtney Lawes, an England rugby player, says that players based overseas should be allowed to play for England. He recently signed with the Sale club after two years in France and hopes to return to the England team. England currently restricts selection mostly to players playing in domestic clubs.
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Courtney Lawes has played 105 times for England and signed a one-year deal with Sale in the English Premiership.
Some top English players, including Jack Willis, currently play for French clubs and are not selected for England.
England prefers to select players based in domestic clubs to keep top talent and control selection.
Other countries like New Zealand, France, and Ireland only pick home-based players, while South Africa and Australia use many foreign-based players.
England head coach Steve Borthwick wants to see Lawes and Joe Marchant perform in the Premiership before selecting them again.
Lawes retired after the 2023 Rugby World Cup but returned to club rugby and is open to playing internationally again.
Lawes believes England has good talent despite some recent inconsistent performances in international competitions.
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Edu, the global head of football at Nottingham Forest, has left the club after just over a year. His contract ended following reported tensions with management, and his duties will now be handled by the club’s chief football officer, George Syrianos.
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Edu joined Nottingham Forest in July 2025 as the global head of football.
He had previously worked for Arsenal for six years and was their first sporting director.
Edu did not attend any Forest games since February before his exit.
His role included overseeing Greek club Olympiacos and Portuguese club Rio Ave, both owned by Evangelos Marinakis.
Eduardo reportedly had a falling-out with former Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo, who was sacked last September.
Following Edu’s departure, no direct replacement is expected; George Syrianos will take over his responsibilities.
Theodore Giannikos was recently appointed chief executive at Forest, replacing Lina Souloukou.
Edu played as a midfielder and won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Arsenal during his playing career.
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The American League baseball postseason bracket is expected to be uneven, with teams having very different records facing off in early rounds due to the current playoff seeding rules. Division winners get higher seeds regardless of overall records, which may result in the best teams competing on the same side of the bracket early on.
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If playoffs started now, Tampa Bay would be the top seed with an 85-58 record.
Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros are division champions with worse records than Yankees and Red Sox, but they get higher seeds.
Houston (73-71) and Cleveland (73-71) would face each other in the first round.
The winner of Houston vs. Cleveland would play the White Sox next.
Tampa Bay could face a team with the second or third-best record early, reducing the advantage for top seeds.
Some suggest re-seeding after the Wild Card round based on records to make it fairer.
Chicago Cubs recently had a strong offensive game with nine home runs, and they currently lead MLB in home runs for the season.
Baltimore Orioles recently lost a close game despite being heavily favored, continuing a losing streak impacting their playoff chances.
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The Atlanta Falcons announced that Tua Tagovailoa will be their starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Michael Penix Jr., recovering from a knee injury, will be inactive, and Cooper Rush will serve as backup.
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Tua Tagovailoa was named the Falcons' Week 1 starting quarterback.
Michael Penix Jr., who tore his ACL last season, will not play in Week 1.
Cooper Rush will be the backup quarterback.
Tagovailoa and Penix competed for the starting job during training camp.
Penix returned to full team drills on August 22 but did not play in preseason games.
Tagovailoa played in two preseason games, performing well against his former team, the Miami Dolphins.
Tagovailoa signed a one-year contract with the Falcons in March after six years with the Dolphins.
Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski praised the quarterbacks for their hard work and teamwork during the offseason.
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Harry Kane is the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or this year after a strong season for his club and England. Historically, players who perform well in big tournaments like the World Cup have a better chance of winning the award.
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The Ballon d'Or started in 1956 and was first given to England’s Sir Stanley Matthews.
At first, only European players could win; the award opened to all players worldwide in 1995.
Many winners earned the award after success in the World Cup, such as Ronaldo and Fabio Cannavaro.
Players who helped their teams reach late stages of major tournaments often win the award.
Some exceptions exist, like Kevin Keegan winning in 1978 without England playing in the World Cup.
The award is voted on by a jury of journalists, one from each country in the top 100 football nations.
Success in other major competitions like the Champions League or European Championship also helps win the Ballon d'Or.
South American players who won the World Cup between 1958 and 1994 likely would have been winners if eligible earlier.
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