By Field Level Media Sep 13 (Field Level Media) – Veteran forward Chris Kreider didn’t stay a free agent long, signing a one- year contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, the team announced. Financial terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported that Kreider’s deal has a $2.15 million avera
By Field Level Media Sep 13 (Field Level Media) – The chance to witness tennis history has yet to restoke ticket prices for Sunday’s men’s final at the U.S. Open in New York. Ben Shelton is the first Black American male singles player to reach the championship match since Arthur Ashe in 1972. He wil
By Field Level Media Sep 13 (Field Level Media) – Barring a last-minute breakthrough in negotiations, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud will play this season without a new contract, according to multiple reports. Texans general manager Nick Caserio said the front office wouldn’t discuss a new d
By Field Level Media Sep 13 (Field Level Media) – Hollywood Smothers scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 25 seconds to play and Arch Manning came alive in the fourth quarter to direct three scoring drives as No. 4 Texas rallied for a 24-23 victory over top-ranked Ohio State on Saturday in a titani
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka’s bid for a third straight U.S. Open title ended in a 6-4 5-7 6-2 defeat by Elena Rybakina on Saturday, with the Belarusian saying the pressure of chasing a hat-trick of titles in New York made it especially difficult to keep her emot
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 12 (Reuters) – The stars aligned in Elena Rybakina’s favour for a U.S. Open triumph the Kazakh never expected on Saturday, as she leaves New York the champion and new world number one despite an injury that nearly derailed her campaign. Rybakina beat the twice defending
By Field Level Media Sep 12 (NASCAR Wire Service) – MADISON, Ill.–With a spectacular lap late in Saturday’s NASCAR Cup Series qualifying session, Joey Logano won the pole for Sunday’s Enjoy Illinois 300 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway by a wide margin. The only competitor in the 36-drive
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
