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Carlos Alcaraz announced he will return to tennis at the US Open after being out for four months due to a wrist injury. The US Open prize money has increased to a record $108 million, with singles winners earning $5.5 million each.
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Carlos Alcaraz has been absent from tennis since April because of a right wrist injury.
He confirmed his comeback using the phrase “Here we go” on social media.
Alcaraz missed the French Open, Wimbledon, and the Cincinnati Open due to his injury.
The US Open will run from August 30 to September 13.
Total prize money for the US Open is $108 million, the largest in tennis history.
Singles winners will receive $5.5 million, a 20% increase from last year.
First-round players will get $140,000, which is also higher than before.
A new grand slam player advisory council will begin after the US Open to improve communication between players and tournament organizers.
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The Detroit Lions will play the Washington Commanders in a preseason football game on Saturday. The Lions’ coach Dan Campbell said that backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs will start, and rookie Luke Altmyer will get as much playing time as Dobbs. Jared Goff will not play in this game.
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The Detroit Lions face the Washington Commanders in a preseason game on Saturday at noon ET.
Lions coach Dan Campbell announced Joshua Dobbs will start at quarterback.
Rookie Luke Altmyer will share playing time equally with Dobbs.
Jared Goff will not play in this preseason game.
In the previous preseason game, Altmyer played about two-thirds of offensive snaps.
Altmyer completed 13 of 22 passes for 130 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in that game.
Dobbs completed 4 of 8 passes for 32 yards in the previous preseason game.
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Arizona Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall spoke publicly about player Ketel Marte’s recent unexplained absence from the team. Marte missed a game and was placed on the restricted list while handling a personal issue and undergoing a knee MRI, but the full reason for his absence is still unclear.
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Ketel Marte missed the Diamondbacks’ game on August 17 against the Boston Red Sox.
Marte was placed on the restricted list, meaning he was not paid during his absence.
Conflicting reports said Marte was either in Boston or Phoenix for a knee MRI.
Marte’s agent said he is managing a personal matter and is optimistic about recovery.
Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall said the team does not know the full reason for Marte’s absence.
The team’s general manager requested a meeting with Marte to discuss the situation.
Marte had been on the restricted list for two days in July 2025 to tend to a personal matter.
Arizona’s manager said Marte gave some notice last year but none this time.
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Harry Brook scored 91 runs on the second day of the first Test match between England and Pakistan at Headingley. He came close to his first Test century but did not reach 100 runs.
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Harry Brook scored 91 runs in the Test match.
The match is played between England and Pakistan.
This is the first Test of the series.
The game took place at Headingley stadium.
Brook is hoping to score his first Test century soon.
The report focuses on his best shots during his innings.
Live updates are available for UK viewers.
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A deputy sheriff tried to deliver civil papers to Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado football coach, during an open practice but Sanders was not available. The papers relate to a bankruptcy trial involving Sanders’ son, Shilo, and were later received by Sanders’ legal team.
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A Boulder County deputy attempted to serve civil papers to coach Deion Sanders on August 11, 2026.
Sanders was at an open football practice and could not receive the papers.
The papers regard a bankruptcy case tied to Sanders’ son, Shilo, with a trial starting August 31.
Legal counsel for Sanders accepted the papers, but they were served later in Denver.
The university staff cooperated with the deputy to find a suitable time for delivery.
The civil papers’ exact details were not made public by the sheriff’s office.
Shilo Sanders is involved in a lawsuit from a high school incident, which has led to ongoing court issues.
The Colorado Buffaloes football team begins their 2026 season on September 3 at Georgia Tech.
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Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta has a hip injury that is causing him to miss practices. Head coach Dan Campbell said they are resting him but are not sure if he will be ready for the start of the 2026 season.
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Sam LaPorta plays tight end for the Detroit Lions.
He injured his hip during a recent practice.
LaPorta has missed several practices this week because of the injury.
Coach Dan Campbell said they are resting him to help the injury calm down.
It is unclear if LaPorta will be available for Week 1 of the 2026 season.
LaPorta was Detroit’s second-round pick in 2023 and had a strong rookie year.
His performance and playing time have decreased partly due to injuries.
The Lions open the 2026 season at home against the New Orleans Saints on September 13.
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Jacob Wilson, a key player for the Athletics baseball team, is expected to miss the rest of the 2026 Major League Baseball season due to a shoulder injury. He has been out of recent games and is set to go on the injured list to focus on recovery.
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Jacob Wilson is a shortstop for the Athletics.
He has missed the last three games and was not in the lineup for the game against the Kansas City Royals.
Wilson has a left shoulder injury called a subluxation, which means the shoulder partially dislocated.
He will visit a doctor in Sacramento for treatment.
The Athletics plan to put him on the injured list, ending his season early.
Wilson had a strong rookie season in 2025, playing in the All-Star Game and nearly winning Rookie of the Year in the American League.
This season, Wilson’s performance has declined, partly due to the injury.
The Athletics have the fewest wins in the league this season, so they are cautious about rushing him back.
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AJ Brown and Jalen Hurts spoke for the first time since Brown was traded from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots. After a joint practice, they shared a friendly moment on the field, showing no signs of bad feelings between them.
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AJ Brown was traded from the Eagles to the Patriots earlier this offseason.
Brown had publicly expressed frustration with the Eagles’ offense last year.
Rumors suggested a possible off-field tension between Brown and quarterback Jalen Hurts.
After a joint practice, Brown and Hurts hugged and had a friendly conversation.
Hurts said he still has a lot of respect and love for Brown.
Brown caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games with the Eagles in 2025.
Brown is now the main receiver for Patriots’ quarterback Drake Maye.
The Eagles and Patriots will play each other in a preseason game on Saturday.
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Carlos Alcaraz will return to play at the US Open after missing over four months due to a wrist injury. He had withdrawn from several tournaments this year but has now healed enough to defend his Grand Slam title in New York.
Key Facts
Alcaraz injured his wrist and was out for more than four months.
He missed the French Open, Wimbledon, and North American tournaments including Toronto and Cincinnati.
He initially planned to come back in Cincinnati but delayed for more recovery.
Recently, he trained with player Holger Rune to test his wrist at higher intensity.
Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam at the US Open in 2022 and became the youngest world number one in ATP rankings.
He is the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open this year.
Alcaraz missed only one Grand Slam since 2021, when he missed Melbourne in 2023 with a hamstring injury.
After Wimbledon, Alcaraz regained the world number two ranking, ahead of Alexander Zverev.
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The 2026 US Open tennis tournament will have the largest prize fund ever in Grand Slam history, totaling $108 million. Prize money for players has increased, especially for first-round losers, and a new Grand Slam Player Council will join the four major tennis events to give players a stronger voice.
Key Facts
The total prize money at the 2026 US Open is $108 million, a 20% increase from last year.
Singles winners will receive $5.5 million each, which is 10% more than in 2025.
Players who lose in the first round will earn $140,000, up by $30,000 or 27% from last year.
A $2 million part of the prize money will go into a player welfare fund requested by top players.
The four Grand Slam tournaments have created a new Player Council to represent players’ interests.
Player demands include dedicating 16% of tournament revenue to prize money now, rising to 22% by 2030.
The US Open’s increased prize money appears to meet or exceed player expectations for revenue share.
Prize money increases focus especially on early rounds and mixed doubles events for better player support.
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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team’s start to the new season is not easy, despite facing two newly promoted teams first. The club is still working to sign new players, but transfer deals often happen close to the transfer deadline, following a pattern from past seasons.
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Manchester United’s first two games this season are against newly promoted teams Hull and Ipswich.
Michael Carrick said calling this a “favourable” start is incorrect and that the matches will be tough.
Manchester United signed Youri Tielemans for £35 million in July and is negotiating to buy Carlos Baleba.
It is risky to rely on Luke Shaw as the only left-back without backup players.
Historically, United rarely win their first two Premier League games when playing newly promoted teams.
The club frequently completes important player transfers on or near the transfer deadline day.
Recent mid- or late-window signings include goalkeeper Senne Lammens, Manuel Ugarte, and Antony.
Some deadline day transfers, like Cristiano Ronaldo’s return in 2021, have not worked out as hoped.
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Carlos Alcaraz is preparing to return to tennis after a right wrist injury that kept him out since April. He aims to defend his U.S. Open title, which he won last year, despite missing two major tournaments.
Key Facts
Carlos Alcaraz is from Spain.
He injured his right wrist in April and missed the French Open and Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won the U.S. Open title last year by beating Jannik Sinner.
He also won the Australian Open earlier this year.
Alcaraz is currently ranked No. 2 in the world.
He posted on social media showing he is ready to compete at the U.S. Open again.
The U.S. Open is a major tennis tournament held in New York.
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Arsenal is planning to sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for about £51 million despite already having seven senior defenders. The club wants Konsa because some key defenders are currently injured, and his strong defensive skills and experience could help Arsenal compete in many matches this season.
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Arsenal spent over £100 million this transfer window, including Bruno Guimaraes (£75m) and Christos Tzolis (£34m).
The club aims to buy Ezri Konsa for around £51 million from Aston Villa.
Arsenal has seven senior defenders but faces injuries to key players like William Saliba (long-term back issue) and Jurrien Timber (groin problem).
Ben White is currently the only fully fit right-back, with Cristhian Mosquera as the only right-sided center-back available.
Manager Mikel Arteta prefers not to play two left-footed players together in central defense.
Konsa, age 28, is an experienced England international and won the Europa League with Villa last season.
Konsa had the best ground duel success (73.1%) and passing accuracy (95%) among Premier League defenders last season.
Arsenal plans to avoid injury problems that affected them in their previous season with many matches.
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Carlos Alcaraz, the defending US Open champion, is returning to play after missing four months due to a wrist injury. The 23-year-old Spanish player has not competed since April but is expected to participate in the US Open singles and possibly mixed doubles competitions starting August 30 in New York.
Key Facts
Alcaraz won the Australian Open in January 2025, completing victories in all four major tennis tournaments.
He injured his right wrist at the Barcelona Open in April and was out of competition since then.
Alcaraz confirmed his comeback through social media posts in August.
He trained cautiously over the summer but withdrew from the Cincinnati Open due to his injury.
Alcaraz has been practicing recently with fellow tennis player Holger Rune.
His world ranking dropped from number two to a lower position, replaced by Alexander Zverev.
Jannik Sinner leads the men's world rankings and has also struggled with injuries this year.
The US Open tournament starts on August 30, 2025, in New York.
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The Chicago Bears are worried about Kyler Gordon's ability to play in the 2026 season because he has been dealing with ongoing muscle injuries. Gordon is still on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list during preseason, and if he does not return soon, he may miss the start of the season.
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Kyler Gordon is a key defensive player for the Chicago Bears known for covering passes and stopping runs.
He has had several muscle injuries, including calf, groin, and hamstring problems.
Gordon started the 2026 preseason on the PUP list due to a calf injury and has not yet returned.
If he stays on the PUP list by the roster cut deadline (August 30), he will be moved to Reserve/PUP and miss at least the first four games.
Gordon signed a three-year, $40 million contract extension in April 2025, making him the highest-paid slot cornerback in the NFL.
Last season, Gordon missed most games because of injuries, even though the Bears had a strong season.
Head coach Ben Johnson must reduce the team roster to 53 players by August 30, which will affect Gordon’s status.
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The Cincinnati Bengals want to improve after a tough 6-11 season where their quarterback Joe Burrow missed games due to injury. Burrow said he is focused on winning the championship this year and wants his team to share that goal.
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The Bengals had a 6-11 record last season.
Joe Burrow, the team's quarterback, missed multiple games because of a toe injury.
Burrow led the Bengals to the Super Bowl in his second season but they lost 23-20 to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Bengals were defeated in the AFC Championship Game last year by the Kansas City Chiefs.
Burrow is trying to motivate his teammates with a clear goal to win the championship this season.
The team has improved its defense in the offseason to boost their chances.
Strong AFC teams like the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Kansas City Chiefs will compete for playoff spots.
Other rising teams mentioned include the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos.
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James Harden has signed a new three-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $97 million. He previously declined his player option for the 2026-27 season but decided to stay with the team before his 18th NBA season.
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Harden’s new contract with the Cavaliers lasts three years and is worth $97 million.
The deal includes a player option, which lets Harden choose if he wants to play the final year.
It also has a trade kicker, a bonus if Harden is traded to another team.
Harden had declined his 2026-27 player option in June, making him a free agent temporarily.
He joined Cleveland in a major trade before the last season’s trade deadline.
In 26 games last season with the Cavaliers, Harden averaged 20.5 points, 7.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Harden helped the Cavaliers reach the Eastern Conference Finals, where they lost to the New York Knicks.
Cleveland’s upcoming starting lineup now includes Harden, Peyton Watson, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.
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The Philadelphia Eagles had two days of joint practice with the New England Patriots, which included some fights. Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he dislikes joint practices and prefers just one day instead of back-to-back sessions.
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The Eagles and Patriots practiced together for two days before their preseason game.
The practice sessions included some physical fights between players.
Saquon Barkley, running back for the Eagles, was involved in one of the altercations and had to be restrained.
Barkley expressed that he "hates" joint practices and prefers only one day of practice.
Barkley is entering his ninth NFL season and third with the Eagles.
In 2024, Barkley rushed for 2,005 yards and helped the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
Last year, his rushing yards dropped to 1,140 with seven touchdowns.
The Eagles will start their regular season on September 13 against the Washington Commanders.
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The Denver Broncos signed safety Taylor Rapp, a former Super Bowl champion and ex-Buffalo Bills player, on August 20. Rapp has experience as a starter but has missed many games due to injuries throughout his career.
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Taylor Rapp was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams.
He started 48 games with the Rams and helped them win Super Bowl LVI in 2021.
Rapp spent the last three years with the Buffalo Bills, starting 24 games before a season-ending injury.
He has missed 23 games due to injury during his seven-year NFL career.
The Broncos have few experienced safety players besides All-Pro Talanoa Hufanga.
Rapp provides the Broncos with veteran experience and a physical presence in the safety position.
He is expected to compete for the third safety spot on the Broncos roster.
The signing was first reported by CBS Sports on August 20.
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College sports programs are finding new ways to make money beyond traditional sources like logos and ticket fees. They are building entertainment districts and forming partnerships to bring in revenue from activities around game days, as expenses for teams and athletes keep rising.
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NCAA Division I schools made about $20.5 billion in revenue in 2024.
Many top college athletic departments still lose money despite high revenues.
NCAA allowed athletes to earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) starting five years ago.
Schools can spend over $20 million per year on athletes because of a $2.8 billion settlement.
Tennessee finished a $337 million renovation of Neyland Stadium.
Tennessee plans a $280 million entertainment district near the stadium with shops, restaurants, and event space.
Entertainment districts aim to improve game-day experience and boost revenue through public-private partnerships.
Athletic departments focus on creative ways to increase funds due to growing expenses and competition.
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