Oct 22 (Reuters) – Social media abuse was directed at over 85% of men’s tennis players attracting engagement online in the past year, with the ATP blocking some 234,000 comments from reaching them or fans, the governing body said on Thursday. The ATP based the findings on an analysis of more than 3.
By Field Level Media Oct 22 (Field Level Media) – Anthony Edwards scored 45 points as he and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves spoiled Giannis Antetokounmpo’s debut with the Miami Heat in an emphatic 131-106 season-opening win Wednesday night. Edwards became just the third player in NBA history to
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Oct 22 (Reuters) – Emotions are running high ahead of MotoGP’s final Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island on Sunday, with riders to bid a reluctant farewell to one of the championship’s most beloved circuits before the race moves to the streets of Adelaide. Barring two ye
LOS ANGELES, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Luka Doncic and newly acquired center Walker Kessler led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127-105 rout of the Golden State Warriors in their season-opener on Wednesday in their first game since LeBron James’ departure. The Lakers began the new campaign after an offseason o
Oct 21 (Reuters) – Costa Rica have appointed former captain Bryan Ruiz as head coach to lead the national team’s campaign to qualify for the 2030 World Cup, the Costa Rican Football Federation (FCRF) said on Wednesday. • Ruiz, 41, takes the job after two wins as interim coach, with Costa Rica beatin
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Hall of Fame basketball coach Bob Huggins is living with a progressive cognitive condition that is affecting his memory and other areas of his daily life, his family announced Wednesday. The revelation comes two days before Huggins is set to be induc
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Although the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bid for a three-peat ended last week with a sweep by the Milwaukee Brewers, superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to avoid offseason surgery and resume pitching next season. At the Dodgers’ end-of-season news conferenc
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Former Dallas Cowboys star defensive back Cornell Green died Wednesday. He was 86. The Cowboys announced Green’s passing but didn’t reveal a cause of death. “We are sad to share news of the passing of Cowboys Legend Cornell Green this morning,” the t
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey has died at the age of 37. “Our hearts go out to his family,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said to begin his news conference on Wednesday. “Prayers are with them. Way too young, obviously. One of my
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Luka Doncic is the undisputed face of the Los Angeles Lakers now, following LeBron James’ departure, and promised the fans that the team is ready to make a serious charge to an NBA title. In a full-page ad that ran in the Los Angeles Times, Doncic wr
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield was a full participant at practice Wednesday, marking the first time he has gone through a full midweek workout since dislocating his right thumb during a Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. “Once he
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The New England Patriots will be without their top two offensive guards and another starter when they visit the Chicago Bears on Thursday. Coach Mike Vrabel said the Patriots (4-2) will be without left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring), right guar
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The Washington Commanders hired longtime NFL coach Steve Wilks as a part-time assistant to work with the defensive coaching staff, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Wilks, who officially started in his role last week, assists head coach Dan Qu
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angeles Angels began their offseason of expected upheaval Wednesday by announcing that Kurt Suzuki will not return as manager in 2027. In his first season at the helm of the Angels, Suzuki guided the team to a 62-100 record, leaving the franc
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – MILWAUKEE — The Brewers’ first World Series appearance in 44 years has arrived too late for beloved broadcaster Bob Uecker to enjoy, although the former player’s family said the current playoff run has kept his spirit alive. Uecker, who played from 1
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Tight end Sam LaPorta vented his frustrations about a perceived lack of progress in his bid for a contract extension with the Detroit Lions. LaPorta initially took the high road when discussing why talks were halted earlier this month. This week, how
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angeles Rams’ defensive line took another hit on Wednesday with Kobie Turner landing on injured reserve. The fourth-year defensive end and team captain sustained a groin injury in Sunday’s 18-16 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Turner, 27,
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees an opportunity for his struggling team in a wide-open NFC East and said on Wednesday he was prepared to make moves before next month’s trade deadline. The Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles are both 2-4, the New York Gian
NEW YORK, Oct 21 (Reuters) – NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said he would welcome an investigation into the medical care received by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts after the player was sidelined indefinitely with blood clots. Hurts was diagnosed with a left calf superficial vein thrombo
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The Atlanta Falcons signed defensive end Charles Snowden to the active roster from the Washington Commanders’ practice squad on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound veteran has recorded 67 tackles, 11 quarterback hits, 4.5 sacks and one interception in
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Quarterback J.J. McCarthy will get the nod over Jameis Winston to start the New York Giants’ game against the host Houston Texans on Sunday, coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday. The start would be McCarthy’s first since the Giants (3-2-1) acquired him
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angeles Rams signed veteran Brandon McManus hoping the third time is the charm at the all-important kicking position. With three losses in the past four games by a total of nine points, the Rams were back in the market for a kicker after Blak
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner claims in his new book that he held a “secret meeting” with Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton before the driver’s 2013 move from McLaren to Mercedes. The partnership with Mercedes saw Hamilton add six more
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – The Houston Dynamo extended head coach Ben Olsen’s contract through the 2027-28 season on Wednesday. Olsen, 49, has compiled a 51-45-36 record in the regular season since joining the team ahead of the 2023 campaign. The Dynamo currently are fifth in
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Maryland football coach Mike Locksley stepped down on Wednesday in what the school called a “mutual decision” amid a 12-game Big Ten losing streak. Locksley was 39-54, including 3-0 in bowl games, since he took over the Terrapins program in 2019 — pl
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and the team have agreed to a new contract, allowing him to return to the role for a 30th season in 2027. Cashman, 59, announced his own re-signing on Wednesday in a video news conference. He did not rev
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – New Orleans Saints first-round pick Jordyn Tyson is not ready to make his NFL debut in Paris this week, but general manager Mickey Loomis sprinkled a bit of optimism regarding the near-term outlook for the wide receiver. Drafted eighth overall out of
Oct 21 (Reuters) – World Aquatics on Wednesday named Berlin, Paris and London as the host cities for the 2027 Swimming World Cup, with the three-stop series also offering direct qualification opportunities for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. • Berlin will host the opening leg from October 15-17, foll
By Field Level Media Oct 21 (Field Level Media) – Oklahoma still sees John Mateer as its best option at quarterback. The Sooners are not making a change at the position despite last week’s costly three-interception performance. Oklahoma (3-3, 1-2) has only one win in SEC play, a 27-24 upset against
DUBLIN, Oct 21 (Reuters) – A legal clash between prediction markets and US states over who should regulate the industry could eventually end up at the Supreme Court, Tarek Mansour, the co-founder of Kalshi, told Reuters. “I think the process will play out the way it’s going to play out,” Mansour, wh
