NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – List of U.S. Open women’s singles champions after Elena Rybakina beat Aryna Sabalenka in the final on Saturday: 2026 – Rybakina (Kazakhstan) beat Aryna Sabalenka (Belarus) 6-4 5-7 6-2 2025 – Sabalenka (Belarus) beat Amanda Anisimova (U.S.) 6-3 7-6(3) 2024 – Sabalenka be
NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Factbox on Elena Rybakina, who beat Belarusian top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 in the U.S. Open final to win her third Grand Slam title on Saturday: Age: 27 Nation: Kazakhstan WTA ranking: 2 Seeding: 2 Grand Slam titles: 3 (Wimbledon 2022, Australian Open 2026, U.S
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Elena Rybakina delivered a devastating display to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 win in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, earning a third Grand Slam crown to accompany her ascent to world number one. The Russ
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Houston Astros are weighing moving Carlos Correa to second base upon his return to the lineup, per The Athletic. According to the report, the team views Correa as a potentially better solution at second than Jose Altuve or Isaac Paredes. He would
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Texas Rangers activated right-hander Nathan Eovaldi (right posterior elbow inflammation) from the 15-day injured list and third baseman Josh Jung (left calf strain) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday prior to the Rangers’ game against the h
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Making a pitch for the Ryder Cup to be held at a golf course he owns in Scotland, President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would “absolutely” be in attendance at 2027’s edition regardless. “I will, absolutely,” Trump said. “It’s a big tournament.”
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders signed a contract extension with tight end Michael Mayer on Saturday. Mayer agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed, according to someone with knowledge of the contract. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the conditio
BERLIN, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Defending champions the United States pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Spain 76-66 on Saturday and book their place in the Women’s World Cup final after being tested for much of the contest. The Americans, who have won the last four world titles, will face France
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Minnesota Twins called up outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday prior to the Twins’ home game against the Cleveland Guardians in Minneapolis. Rodriguez has been a prominent prospect in the organization since sign
By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Audrey Werro outpaced Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson to win the women’s 800 metres, one of the most anticipated showdowns of the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship on Saturday, while Melissa Jefferson-Wooden blazed to the world’s fastest ti
By Lori Ewing BUDAPEST, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Audrey Werro completed her rise from emerging talent to undisputed queen of the women’s 800 metres on Saturday, leading from gun to tape to claim the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship title in the event and cap a remarkable undefeated season.
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Ben Shelton steps into Arthur Ashe Stadium with 23 years of thwarted national expectations hanging over his head on Sunday and formidable U.S. Open final foe Alexander Zverev not interested in letting the American play hero for the home fans. Eighth seed
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Former NASCAR driver Gary Myers, who was part of four generations of racers in his family, died on Thursday. He was 76. His family initially announced his passing over social media but did not disclose a cause of death. Bowman Gray Stadium issued a s
Sept 12 (Reuters) – Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4 7-6(6) on Saturday to win the U.S. Open men’s doubles title. The reigning Australian Open champions took the first set after Harrison struck a two-handed backhand return winner to break for a 4-3 lead. The
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Pittsburgh Pirates placed rookie right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left hamstring injury. The Pirates recalled second baseman Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Valdez, 22, susta
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Dallas Cowboys backup running back Malik Davis was placed on injured reserve Saturday, one day after being carted off the practice field with a hip injury. Per ESPN, Davis is scheduled to have surgery on his hip Saturday. He is the primary backup to
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Vegas Golden Knights signed captain Mark Stone to a two-year, $18 million contract extension on Saturday. The deal with the 34-year-old forward and 2023 Stanley Cup winner runs through the 2028-29 campaign. Stone matched his career high with 73 p
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Las Vegas Raiders announced a multi-year contract extension with tight end Michael Mayer on Saturday. Terms were not disclosed, but NFL Network reported it’s a three-year, $45 million deal with $30 million guaranteed. Mayer, 25, opens the season
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Green Bay Packers announced a contract extension with tight end Tucker Kraft on Saturday. Terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports said it was a four-year, $75 million deal worth up to $92 million with incentives. It includes a $26.5 millio
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Seattle Storm guard Katie Lou Samuelson will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on her left knee, the team announced. The team did not provide additional details about the arthroscopic procedure. “Your Storm family is with you,
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Detroit Lions restructured the contracts of wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and left tackle Penei Sewell and created $35.68 million in cap space, multiple outlets reported Saturday. The Lions now rank second in the league in available cap space a
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Junior Caminero launched a mammoth walk-off home run in the ninth inning Friday night, sending the Tampa Bay Rays to the postseason by virtue of a 3-1 win over the Houston Astros in St. Petersburg, Fla. The American League’s home run leader, Caminero
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Austin Simmons passed for three touchdowns and Robert Woodyard Jr. forced a pair of turnovers on consecutive possessions in the second half Friday night, leading No. 23 Missouri to a 38-21 victory over Kansas in Lawrence, Kan. Donovan Olugbode and Ca
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Diamondbacks hard-throwing reliever Justin Martinez had an immaculate inning in the sixth against the Texas Rangers, striking out three straight batters on nine pitches. The 25-year-old Martinez made quick work of Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger with one foul ball,
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Ben Shelton said he was thriving in unfamiliar territory after reaching his first Grand Slam final at the U.S. Open, with the American crediting a newfound consistency for his breakthrough run in New York. Shelton beat compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Frances Tiafoe said learning to close out matches will be his next challenge after falling to compatriot Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday, but the 11th seed left New York proud of a season that will lift him back into the world’s to
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Ben Shelton defeated compatriot Frances Tiafoe 4-6 6-3 6-3 7-5 in an electric U.S. Open semi-final on Friday to secure a title clash with Alexander Zverev and move closer to ending a 23-year American wait for a men’s singles Grand Slam champion. Zv
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – Boston College linebacker Bodie Kahoun had to be taken off on a stretcher during the second quarter of the Eagles’ game against Rutgers on Friday night in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Eagles coach Bill O’Brien said of Kahoun after his team’s 28-21 win, accor
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 11 (Reuters) – Brielle Saracini came full circle at her cherished Yankee Stadium on Friday, throwing out the first ceremonial pitch 25 years after her father’s death on September 11, a tragedy that sparked an unlikely friendship with her childhood idol. She was 10 when
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (Field Level Media) – The Pittsburgh Pirates brought back veteran first baseman and outfielder Ryan O’Hearn from the 10-day injured list Friday. The Pirates activated O’Hearn and optioned outfielder Ronny Simon to Triple-A Indianapolis before falling 12-2 to the host Chic
