Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík won the US Open mixed doubles title, beating Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli in a close final. The tournament featured many singles players rather than doubles specialists and offered a $1 million prize.
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Muchová and Menšík won the mixed doubles final 6-3, 1-6, (10-6).
The prize money for the mixed doubles winners was increased to $1 million.
The mixed doubles format was changed last year to attract more top singles players.
The field was reduced to 16 teams but included qualifying for specialists starting this year.
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz made notable returns but exited in the quarter-finals.
Many top names, including Novak Djokovic, were eliminated early in the mixed doubles event.
The semi-final matches were competitive and lasted over an hour each.
Some doubles experts questioned whether this version of mixed doubles should count as a Grand Slam title.
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Jonathan Kuminga signed a two-year, $12.4 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, choosing them over several other teams including the Los Angeles Lakers. He joins a young, talented roster with players like Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball, and is expected to start as the power forward.
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Kuminga signed a two-year deal worth $12.4 million with the Timberwolves.
The contract includes a player option for the second year, giving Kuminga flexibility.
Other teams interested in Kuminga included the Lakers, Bulls, and Trail Blazers.
Kuminga chose Minnesota for a shorter contract to control his future and possibly re-enter free agency next summer.
The Timberwolves' roster features stars like Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and new point guard LaMelo Ball.
Kuminga is expected to replace Julius Randle and Naz Reid in the lineup.
He is 23 years old, fitting in with the team's young core of players around 25 years old.
The Timberwolves aim to compete strongly in the Western Conference this season.
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The NFL is reviewing whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York should be punished for breaking the league’s personal conduct rules after his recent arrest in Ohio in a prostitution sting. York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to one day in jail and a fine.
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is investigating Jed York under its personal conduct policy.
York was arrested in Ohio when police said he tried to pay $160 for sex from an undercover officer.
He was charged with engaging in prostitution, which was later changed to disorderly conduct.
York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools (using his phone to communicate with a supposed prostitute).
He was sentenced to one day in jail (credited for the time served) and fined $1,150.
York’s $160 payment was seized and given to a human trafficking task force.
York completed an online course as part of his sentence.
Previous NFL owners have faced penalties under the personal conduct policy for other offenses.
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UEFA is ending its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after FIFA agreed not to restart a controversial plan to involve private investors in the World Cup. This decision comes just before the Champions League draw, where European football teams will find out their opponents for the season.
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UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events over a plan to create a commercial subsidiary for World Cup financing.
The plan involved private investors owning parts of a FIFA company to run big tournaments.
UEFA called the proposal secretive and harmful to the sport.
FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino proposed the plan but later shelved it due to UEFA’s opposition.
UEFA members met in Monaco and agreed to drop the boycott threat after getting assurances the plan won’t be revived.
The boycott threat withdrawal helps keep UEFA united in calling for Infantino to step down.
The Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland and qualifiers for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil are ongoing.
Paris Saint-Germain aims to win their third straight Champions League title this season.
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Dustin May had to leave a game after his very first pitch because he was hit in the shoulder by a ball hit back at him. He suffered a bruise on his right shoulder but no broken bones.
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Dustin May’s first pitch was hit back at him by New York Mets player A.J. Ewing at 106 mph.
The ball struck May in his right shoulder (specifically the right scapula).
May tried to continue pitching but could not due to pain and left the game.
X-rays showed no broken bones; May has a scapula contusion (bruise).
This was the first time a pitcher exited a game after one pitch since July 2021.
The Brewers held the best record in baseball at 81 wins and 51 losses as of the game date.
Robert Gasser replaced May to finish the inning.
May will likely need time to heal before the important playoffs begin.
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In northern Nigeria, girls have faced many challenges playing basketball due to social and cultural barriers. The Grassroots To Greatness (G2G) program helps female players train, compete, and grow their skills while respecting cultural and religious values.
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Girls in northern Nigeria have limited chances to play basketball because sports are seen as mainly for boys.
Khamila Sani Ibrahim often had to play basketball secretly around family expectations.
Grassroots To Greatness (G2G) is an initiative focused on empowering girls through sports.
G2G organizes female-only tournaments where players wear modest sports clothes like custom hijabs.
The program provides equipment, transportation support, jerseys, and even financial stipends to teams.
Players like Fatima Diouf have gained teamwork, confidence, and discipline through G2G competitions.
Female players still face self-doubt, family duties, and male peer skepticism.
Community groups like G2G help connect athletes to bigger sports structures by understanding local values.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki left a game early because of a blister on his right middle finger. The Dodgers are considering other pitchers to replace him if he needs time to recover.
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Sasaki exited the game after pitching 66 pitches in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves.
The blister on his right middle finger caused him to leave the game.
Before leaving, Sasaki allowed six hits, two walks, and three strikeouts in 3.1 innings.
Sasaki's earned run average (ERA) improved after the All-Star break to 2.31 in six starts.
The Dodgers still led the game when Sasaki left due to key hits from teammates.
If Sasaki misses time, Dodgers have four pitchers in their rotation: Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, Tyler Glasnow, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Shohei Ohtani is expected to return soon, but the team may need another pitcher for their usual six-man rotation.
Possible replacements include Eric Lauer (currently in the bullpen), Emmet Sheehan (in Triple-A), and Justin Wrobleski (recovering from injury).
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The Arizona Cardinals have signed center Hjalte Froholdt to a two-year contract extension worth $20 million. Froholdt has been a consistent player for the team, starting every game since September 2023 and serving as a key part of their offensive line.
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Hjalte Froholdt is a center on the Arizona Cardinals football team.
He was originally drafted in 2019 as a guard in the fourth round.
Froholdt signed a two-year deal with the Cardinals in March 2023.
On August 25, 2024, he agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension.
Froholdt has started every regular-season game since September 2023.
He is viewed as one of the most reliable players on the Cardinals’ offensive line.
The Cardinals ranked fifth worst in the NFL for allowing sacks last season.
Other players on the offensive line need to prove themselves to keep starting roles.
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Chicago Cubs player Pete Crow-Armstrong was upset after an umpire missed a clear balk call during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The missed call happened in the sixth inning and may have cost the Cubs a chance to score, contributing to their 2-0 loss.
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Pete Crow-Armstrong was on third base with two outs when the balk occurred.
A balk is an illegal move by the pitcher that usually allows baserunners to advance.
The umpiring crew missed the balk call, and such calls cannot be reviewed or challenged during the game.
The Cubs failed to score in that inning or for the rest of the game and lost 2-0.
Umpires admitted their mistake after reviewing video footage postgame.
Despite the loss, the Cubs remain in first place in the National League Wild Card standings.
Crow-Armstrong has been a strong player lately, leading in home runs and stolen bases since June.
He is also considered one of the best defensive outfielders in baseball.
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Joey and Jesse Buss, sons of former Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, are buying about 5% of the San Diego Padres baseball team through their investment firm. They previously sold their stake in the Lakers and plan to use their sports experience to help the Padres grow, even though the rival Los Angeles Dodgers hold a majority stake and lead their division.
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Joey and Jesse Buss are children of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss.
They are buying approximately 5% ownership in the San Diego Padres.
Their investment is through Buss Sports Capital.
The Padres’ majority ownership group includes Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano.
The Buss family sold their majority stake in the Lakers last year.
The Lakers were sold to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and later to Robert Iger and Josh Kushner.
Joey and Jesse say they have been Padres fans since childhood, not Dodgers fans.
They aim to apply lessons learned from basketball team management to help the Padres succeed.
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Draymond Green spoke on his podcast about Klay Thompson’s recent move to the Miami Heat. Green said people expect too much from Thompson, who has not played as well lately.
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Klay Thompson signed a two-year, $11.5 million contract with the Miami Heat.
Thompson is starting his 14th NBA season with the Heat.
Thompson played last season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Last season, Thompson averaged 11.7 points per game, his lowest career scoring average.
His three-point shooting percentage last season was 39.3%, also a career low.
Draymond Green said the media is pressuring Thompson too much and expecting his 2017 level of play.
The Miami Heat’s new lineup includes stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo.
The Heat’s next season starts on October 21 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The NFL has decided to stop holding its Pro Bowl game, which has been played every year since 1951. Instead, players who are recognized as the best will be honored at a special event, but there will be no actual game.
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The NFL will no longer hold the Pro Bowl game in any form.
The Pro Bowl has been played annually since 1951.
Players will continue to be recognized as Pro Bowl honorees.
The league tried different formats for the game, including a "flag" football version.
Officials said the game often lacked competition, entertainment, and top players.
Teams were told about the cancellation at a league meeting in Atlanta.
The new focus is on honoring the best players, not playing a game.
Honored players will attend an in-person event in Los Angeles instead of playing.
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Odell Beckham Jr., a veteran wide receiver, is preparing for the 2026 NFL season with the New York Giants after signing a one-year deal. Recent reports show he has been performing well in practice and could play a larger role due to an injury to another player.
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Odell Beckham Jr. missed the 2025 NFL season.
He signed a one-year, veteran-minimum contract with the New York Giants.
Beckham was the 2014 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
He has had strong practices recently, making notable catches including touchdowns.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh said this is Beckham’s best week of training camp so far.
Calvin Austin III, another Giants wide receiver, suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
Beckham is considered a veteran backup behind Malik Nabers, Darius Slayton, and Darnell Mooney.
The injury to Austin may increase Beckham’s playing time this season.
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The Green Bay Packers are preparing for the possibility that their star running back, Josh Jacobs, might be suspended by the NFL due to legal issues from an arrest. The team's general manager said they have a plan to keep playing well even if Jacobs cannot play.
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Josh Jacobs is a top running back for the Green Bay Packers.
He was arrested in May on domestic violence charges.
The NFL may suspend him for breaking personal conduct rules, based on similar past cases.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst said the team is ready to handle a suspension if it happens.
Jacobs had a less productive 2025 season compared to previous years.
Despite challenges, Jacobs remains key to the Packers' offense.
A suspension would give more playing time to MarShawn Lloyd, a promising third-year player.
The Packers believe they can stay competitive even without Jacobs.
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The NFL and the NFL Players Association announced new rules starting in the 2026 season to improve player safety. Players who commit three violations of certain dangerous tackle types will face a one-game suspension, with fines and penalties designed to encourage safer play.
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New NFL rules target five types of dangerous tackles and hits: hip drop tackles, horse collar tackles, launching, hits on defenseless players, and blindside blocks.
If a player commits three violations in these categories, they will be suspended for one game.
Violations will be tracked year-to-year, but all players will begin the 2026 season with no prior violations counted.
Players still receive fines for violations; if they commit only one violation in a season, they get half their fine back at year-end.
The rules focus on punishing repeated dangerous actions rather than isolated mistakes.
These changes aim to reduce injuries and hold players, coaches, and teams accountable for player safety.
Teams were informed about these rules at a league meeting in Atlanta.
The NFL’s goal is to make the game safer by emphasizing discipline on the most harmful play styles.
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Detroit Tigers outfielder Max Clark admitted he made a mistake during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays but helped his team win by hitting a two-run home run. Clark is a top prospect who recently moved up to Major League Baseball and is still adjusting to the higher level of play.
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Max Clark plays outfield for the Detroit Tigers and is considered their top prospect.
During a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Clark misplayed a ball that led to the Rays scoring a run.
Clark took responsibility for the mistake and called it "embarrassing."
Despite the error, Clark hit a two-run home run later in the game.
Clark was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft after high school.
He spent most of the 2026 season in Triple-A, the level just below the major leagues.
Clark has played 24 games in MLB since being called up in late July.
His overall batting performance includes a .681 OPS, two home runs, and 12 RBIs so far in the major leagues.
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Someone placed protest signs on the statue of Jim Brown outside the Cleveland Browns’ stadium to criticize the team for keeping quarterback Deshaun Watson on the roster. Watson, who missed 22 months due to injury and was suspended for violating NFL rules after multiple accusations of sexual misconduct, will start the upcoming season as the Browns’ quarterback.
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Signs on Jim Brown’s statue criticized the Browns for having Deshaun Watson on the team.
Watson was booed by fans during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.
Coach Todd Monken confirmed Watson will be the starting quarterback for the season.
Watson missed 22 months recovering from a serious Achilles tendon injury.
He signed a $230 million guaranteed contract with the Browns in 2022.
Watson was suspended for 11 games due to violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.
Over two dozen women accused Watson of sexual assault and inappropriate conduct.
Watson was fined $5 million and had to undergo evaluation before return to play.
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Quarterback Tommy Castellanos has committed to play for the No. 12 Texas Tech Red Raiders this season after a judge granted him a fifth year of college eligibility. Castellanos previously played for Florida State and Boston College and was recently undrafted in the NFL draft.
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Tommy Castellanos is a quarterback who will play for Texas Tech this season.
He was granted a fifth year of eligibility by a Kentucky judge through a temporary restraining order.
The NCAA changed rules to allow players who started college in 2023 or later to play for five years.
Castellanos started college at UCF in 2022 and transferred to Florida State before moving to Texas Tech.
He went undrafted in the NFL draft earlier this year and had a tryout with the Miami Dolphins as a receiver.
Texas Tech’s usual starting quarterback, Will Hammond, is recovering from an ACL injury.
Another quarterback, Brendan Sorsby, was ruled ineligible due to a gambling-related issue.
The Red Raiders open their season on September 5 against Abilene Christian.
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Fox Sports ranked Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase as the fourth best player in the NFL ahead of the 2026 season. Chase has been a top performer since starting in the NFL, consistently gaining over 1,000 receiving yards each season and making a big impact despite strong defenses.
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Ja'Marr Chase is a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Fox Sports named him the fourth best player in the NFL for 2026.
Chase led the NFL with 185 receptions last season.
He has recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first five seasons.
Defenses often double-team Chase but still struggle to stop him.
Chase is considered one of the most reliable and dominant players in the league.
His performance gives quarterback Joe Burrow a strong advantage on offense.
Chase is recognized not just as a top receiver but as one of the best players overall.
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Myles Garrett, who was last season’s top defensive player and set a record for the most sacks in a year, has joined the Los Angeles Rams. Experts believe that playing for the Rams could help him break his own record because the team’s opponents pass the ball more often, giving him more chances to tackle the quarterback.
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Myles Garrett was named the best player in the NFL by Fox Sports.
He won Defensive Player of the Year last season with the Cleveland Browns.
Garrett set the NFL record with 23 sacks in a single season.
The Browns faced fewer passing attempts (487) than most teams last year.
The Rams’ opponents threw the ball 102 more times than the Browns’ opponents did.
More passing by opponents means more chances for Garrett to sack the quarterback.
Garrett could possibly break his own sack record with the Rams.
If Garrett has a great season and the Rams win their division, he might be considered for the NFL MVP award, which usually goes to offensive players.
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