By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Max Kepler was designated for assignment while catcher Adrian Del Castillo was recalled from Triple-A Reno on Sunday. Kepler, 33, signed a free agent deal with the Diamondbacks on June 7 and batted .205 with two home r
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) – Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova survived a mid-match fightback from 11th seed Marta Kostyuk to win 7-5 5-7 6-4 and reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals on Sunday, where she will face world number one Aryna Sabalenka. The Czech beat Kostyuk in straight sets
NEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) – The U.S. Open’s round of 16 continues with a day of blockbuster matches on Monday as former champion Coco Gauff takes on fellow American Iva Jovic, while a resurgent Naomi Osaka faces a trial by fire against second seed Elena Rybakina. Iga Swiatek braces for a clash with
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – The NFL announced Sunday that NFL owners agreed to a four-year contract extension with commissioner Roger Goodell that runs through the 2030 season, ending on March 31, 2031. The length of the deal is significant because the current collective bargai
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – With their playoff hopes dwindling by the day, the Seattle Mariners will take a look at their top position player prospect, calling up infielder/outfielder Michael Arroyo from Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday. Arroyo, 21, Seattle’s No. 3 overall prospect pe
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Sept 6 (Reuters) – The Honey Deuce has become as much a part of the U.S. Open as tennis itself, with the tournament’s signature cocktail celebrating its 20th year and drawing fans across Flushing Meadows, from the outer courts to the luxury suites. While Wimbledon has Pimm’s
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – The Baltimore Orioles placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the injured list Sunday with left hamstring discomfort less than a week after he was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets. The move is retroactive to Saturday with the Orioles recalling
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – The Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Tommy Pham on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, retroactive to Thursday, with a left calf strain. Pham, 38, was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 31 and has played in one game for Chicago. In a 1
Sept 6 (Reuters) – FIFA president Gianni Infantino remains committed to standing for re-election amid renewed opposition to his candidacy after a botched plan to sell a stake in FIFA competitions to private investors, a spokesperson for the global soccer body said on Sunday. Infantino, who had previ
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – Zack Wheeler worked six strong innings and Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 41st homer as the Philadelphia Phillies topped the visiting Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Saturday. The Phillies evened the four-game series at one win apiece and moved wi
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Top seed Alexander Zverev lost his way in the second set but got his game back under control to secure a 6-2 7-6(2) 6-2 victory over Alejandro Tabilo and reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open on Saturday. After spending a gruelling nine hours and
DENVER (AP) — Players from St. Louis and Colorado tilted their caps Saturday night in apparent protest of umpire Doug Eddings one day after he instructed Cardinals rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to straighten his hat. Eddings’ comments prompted an argument with St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol that led
Sept 5 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi provided an assist in Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in Florida on Saturday in the Argentine’s first appearance since retiring from international duty earlier this week. Messi, who captained Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022 and a runners-up finish in 2
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Home hope Iva Jovic and Alexandra Eala of the Philippines put their friendship aside for three hours at the U.S. Open on Saturday before the 18-year-old American prevailed 7-5 3-6 7-5 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the fourth round. The two rising st
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – An MLS match between visiting D.C. United and FC Cincinnati was postponed on Saturday night because of inclement weather. After a lightning delay of more than 2 hours and 45 minutes, the match was called off, with the following message flashed on the
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Naomi Osaka continued to impress with her style and staying power at the U.S. Open on Saturday as the Japanese 13th seed shrugged off a late Achilles problem to beat Belgian Elise Mertens 6-3 3-6 7-5 and reach the fourth round. For her latest eye-ca
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – The Colorado Rockies placed infielder/outfielder Willi Castro on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to left heel inflammation. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. Castro, 29, has been dealing with plantar fasciitis and hasn’t played since Monday
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (NASCAR Wire Service) – DARLINGTON, S.C. — Inclement weather forced the cancellation of Busch Light pole qualifying at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway on Saturday evening, and no one was happier about the development than 23XI Racing’s Tyler Reddick, who will now lead the field
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – The Athletics placed starting pitcher J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list on Saturday because of a right elbow impingement. The right-hander is eligible to come off the injured list on Sept. 20, but the Athletics haven’t yet made a determination abo
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting lineup for the third consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with lingering issues involving his neck, right biceps and left knee. The superstar two-way player sat out of the Dodger
By Field Level Media Sep 06 (Field Level Media) – Six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith agreed to return to the Minnesota Vikings for a 15th season, the team announced Saturday. Smith, 37, had contemplated retirement in the offseason. According to reports, Smith is expected to sign a deal worth $1
By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) – Chase Briscoe smiled and conceded he never really had held a specific love for Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, the track nicknamed “Too Tough to Tame.” But a 2020 win in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series capped with back-to-back trips to Victory Lane
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Argentine Francisco Cerundolo believes this is the most wide-open men’s field at the U.S. Open in recent memory, highlighting the depth of the tour after securing an extraordinary comeback win over ninth seed and former finalist Taylor Fritz. The 24th
By Alan Baldwin MONZA, Italy, Sept 5 (Reuters) – French Formula One driver Pierre Gasly upset the favourites to grab a stunning career-first pole position with Renault-owned Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday. Gasly, who won at Monza with Red Bull-owned AlphaTauri (now Racing Bulls) in 202
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Arthur Ashe Stadium’s noise and spectacle are a big part of the U.S. Open’s appeal but Iga Swiatek said on Saturday that she did not mind swapping the tournament’s biggest, most boisterous venue for the more intimate surroundings of the Grandstand.
By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) – Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith caught two TD passes and No. 1 Ohio State ran through Ball State in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, 56-3, in the teams’ season opener. The Buckeyes’ prep for a showdown at No. 5 Texas turned into a highlight reel. Julian Say
By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) – Conor Daly has been named the full-time driver for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing’s new IndyCar Series entry in 2027. Daly, 34, will drive the No. 24 Honda for the Indianapolis-based team that he first raced for at the 2024 Indianapolis 500, where he finis
By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) – The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Garrett Cleavinger on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm tightness. Cleavinger has made 51 relief appearances for the Rays this season with a 4.79 ERA and 1.427 WHIP. Last season, he posted much stronger
By Field Level Media Sep 05 (Field Level Media) – Lightweight Salahdine Parnasse won his UFC debut in emphatic fashion with a first-round liver kick TKO against New Zealand’s Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Paris, France, Saturday at Accor Arena. Parnasse only needed 2:35 of the f
By Shrivathsa Sridhar NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) – Zheng Qinwen returned from elbow surgery this year feeling like she had forgotten how to compete, but China’s Olympic champion said on Saturday that a run from qualifying to the fourth round of the U.S. Open helped reignite her fire. The 23-year-old
