By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – Anthony Volpe produced an impressive return to the major leagues with three hits, including a grand slam during a six-run seventh inning, as the New York Yankees pulled away for a 10-3 victory over the visiting Colorado Rockies. Volpe went 3-for-4 wi
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – TMRW Sports, the parent company of TGL, is finalizing a new round of funding that will double the business’ valuation to $1 billion, according to Front Office Sports. After the Series A round, the business was valued at close to $500 million and repo
By Shrivathsa Sridhar and Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Elena Rybakina overpowered Coco Gauff 3-6 6-4 6-4 in a fierce U.S. Open semi-final on Thursday to secure a title showdown with defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and stay on course for a third Grand Slam crown. Sabalenka eliminated
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – The Los Angeles Clippers, severely punished last week by the NBA for what the league said were salary cap rules violations involving star forward Kawhi Leonard, are under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors, the New York Times reported Thur
NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka said she had been desperate to get a grip on a season that was threatening to spiral out of control after the world number one beat Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 on Thursday to book a spot in the U.S. Open final. The top seed had not reached the final of any to
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Jessica Pegula was left wondering if she had pushed Aryna Sabalenka’s buttons by beating her in Berlin earlier this year after the world number one delivered a ruthless 7-5 6-2 win over the American in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Thursday. Pegula we
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – Kyle Larson will be rolling out a throwback paint job to honor the late Kyle Busch for the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 4. The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet will boast a yellow and blue paint scheme with red trim
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, who spent time in a rehabilitation facility during the offseason, detailed his problems with alcohol in an interview that aired Thursday on Netflix. “I was never one to share my fears or my worries,” Nacua s
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – The Anaheim Ducks terminated forward Chris Kreider’s contract on Thursday after he went unclaimed on unconditional waivers. Kreider, 35, is now an unrestricted free agent with league training camps set to open next week. He had one season left — at a
Sept 10 (Reuters) – UEFA urged a U.S. court on Thursday to reject an attempt by FIFA’s American subsidiaries to intervene in its bid to obtain evidence for a potential Swiss criminal case against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over his abandoned World Cup commercial-rights plan. In a filing in Manh
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – Dallas Cowboys tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford has agreed to a three-year contract extension for $18 million with $12.075 million guaranteed, NFL Network reported on Thursday. The Cowboys did not disclose financial terms in announcing the extension for S
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – Right-handed pitcher Braxton Ashcraft has right arm discomfort, and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent him to the 15-day injured list on Thursday. The Pirates recalled right-hander Antwone Kelly from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Ashcraft has enjoyed an
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Aryna Sabalenka eliminated top American Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 to reach the U.S. Open final on Thursday, moving one win away from a rare third consecutive title at the hardcourt Grand Slam. The top seed simmered with frustration early in the match before
By Field Level Media Sep 11 (Field Level Media) – The presidents and chancellors of Southeastern Conference member institutions concluded a virtual meeting Thursday without deciding on any sanctions against LSU. The SEC threatened LSU with outright expulsion from the league earlier this week as tens
Sept 10 (Reuters) – LIV Golf said on Thursday that a U.S. bankruptcy court granted interim approval of its first-day Chapter 11 motions, allowing the professional men’s golf league to access $14 million of debtor-in-possession financing and continue pursuing a recapitalization plan backed by BC Part
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Athletics All-Star catcher Shea Langeliers is beginning a rehab stint Thursday night with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators. Langeliers underwent right knee surgery on July 28 to repair a torn meniscus. He was injured while running the bases July 24 ag
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – New York Jets running back Breece Hall says he will be ready for the team’s season opener Sunday against the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. Hall participated fully at practice Thursday, more than three weeks after suffering a groin strain on Aug. 17.
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Western Michigan has become a team of national interest even without winning a game yet this season. Of course, college football fans nearly everywhere feel the Broncos got a raw deal in last weekend’s 13-12 loss at Michigan. An extra second was put
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa left practice Thursday with an oblique injury. Tagovailoa bent over in obvious discomfort after throwing a pass during a portion of practice open to media and grabbed his right side. He dropped to the ground for a few seconds befo
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s hip injury appears to be muscle-related, and his status for next week’s game at Arizona is as yet undetermined, coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday. Darnold was injured on Seattle’s first series of Wednesday night’s season-opening game against
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Ezi Magbegor will miss the rest of the WNBA season after tearing her ACL while playing for Australia in the FIBA Women’s World Cup, the Seattle Storm announced Thursday. Magbegor suffered the injury Wednesday, when Australia edged Italy 82-80 to adva
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the team’s injury report on Thursday after sustaining an oblique injury during practice. The Falcons listed Tagovailoa as a limited practice performer. During the Thursday practice, Tagovailoa a
NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) – Home fans will have an all-American U.S. Open semi-final to savour on Friday when Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe meet for a place in the final, while top seed Alexander Zverev renews a long-running rivalry with resurgent Russian Karen Khachanov. Shelton and Tiafoe will
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Aaron Rodgers would need time to consider if he would return to Green Bay to be honored by the Packers. Rodgers said Thursday he wouldn’t be a lock to accept the offer if the Packers wanted to follow suit with a ceremony similar to the Brett Favre je
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – While a $2 billion expansion fee seems too good to refuse, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said a new team in Texas, along with a financial windfall for current owners, is not on the fast track for approval. Daly revealed the prospect of a 33rd NHL
Sept 10 (Reuters) – Charlotte Rose reclaimed the overall lead at the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship on Thursday as three races were completed on Dublin Bay, getting the regatta back on schedule after light winds disrupted racing the previous day. The American scored a fourth and a first, discardi
Sept 10 (Reuters) – England’s Lottie Woad will make her eagerly awaited Solheim Cup debut alongside Charley Hull against unbeaten American duo Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz in Friday’s foursomes at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Europe are seeking to reclaim the team trophy after the U.S. won i
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold could miss just one game after an MRI showed no significant hip injury, multiple outlets reported Thursday, though the team has yet to confirm. Darnold, who led the Seahawks to a win in Super Bowl LX in Februa
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – The New York Yankees placed second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. on the 10-day injured list Thursday and recalled infielder Anthony Volpe from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Chisholm, 28, is dealing with a right thumb strain. The two-time All-Star is ba
By Field Level Media Sep 10 (Field Level Media) – Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property on Thursday in a Green Bay (Wis.) courtroom. Jacobs was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine plus court costs on the battery charge, while t
