No American man has won a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick beat Juan Carlos Ferrero at the 2003 US Open. Ben Shelton is looking to end that drought Sunday, Sept. 13. 
Shelton needed five sets to beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarterfinals, a match that didn’t end until 3:33 a.m., the latest finish in US Open history. He beat Frances Tiafoe in the semifinal by attacking Tiafoe’s second serve, while piling up 20 aces and just three double faults on his own serve.

The Chicago Bears will face the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, where they’re looking to start the year off on a strong note.
Chicago is coming off an impressive first season under head coach Ben Johnson, where the team went from worst to first with an 11-6 record, winning the NFC North for the first time in eight years and winning a playoff game for the first time in nearly two decades.

In the city famous for gambling, Conor Benn bet big on himself but went bust.
The British fighter arrived into Las Vegas this week talking up his chances, despite the odds being massively stacked against him in the home of taking a punt.
Ryan Garcia made him eat his words after he made him swallow a sensational right hand which set up the victory in the second round of their WBC welterweight title fight.
The 29-year-old Benn was in his 27th outing but his first world title fight, and it looked like it.

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Mike Francesa is not a fan of the current state of NFL pregame shows.
While going through his “Francesa Five” picks on his eponymous podcast on Friday, Francesa took a swipe at pregame shows. He did not point out one pregame show in particular, but seemed against the general practice of them in their current form.
“You don’t have to be there at 12 for the pregame show,” Francesa said. “You don’t learn anything on those pregame shows anyways. They’ve become clown acts. They’re all standing around.

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Tommy McMillen is probably the first person to admit he’s a little crazy, but he felt totally justified flipping off Marwan Rahiki’s coaches in the middle of their fight at Noche UFC on Saturday.
Late in the fight with McMillen starting to truly take over, he threw up double middle fingers aimed directly at Rahiki’s corner. He ultimately won the fight by unanimous decision to stay undefeated, but McMillen says the beef with his opponent’s coaches really stems from an incident prior to the fight.

Chivu: ‘Inter showed courage with Real Madrid, on the right path’
Cristian Chivu appreciated the ‘courage and character’ of Inter’s performance against Real Madrid, gives injury updates for Udinese and insists ‘we are on the right path.’
It kicks off at San Siro on Sunday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Cristian Chivu, Manager of Internazionale, gestures during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 05, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

Racing Bulls F1 team principal Alan Permane infers that F2 racer and Red Bull junior Nikola Tsolov remains in their thoughts for the 2027 season.
While the seats at big teams seem settled, there are only a few that are left to be taken up for the 2027 F1 season. One of the seats is at Racing Bulls, where rookie Arvid Lindblad is almost set to be retained, but the future of his teammate Liam Lawson hangs in the balance.
Lawson Has Done Well Enough to Warrant a Seat
It is not due to the Kiwi’s performances.

The New York Giants were back on the road over the weekend, hard at work scouting some of the top NCAA programs and players ahead of their Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.
It’s unclear if general manager Joe Schoen or assistant general manager Brandon Brown attended any games, but it’s likely that director of college scouting John Ritcher once again made some rounds.
Meanwhile, other local and national scouts were also spread out across the country as the team began gathering data in preparation for the 2027 NFL draft.

Rangers 3-0 Celtic: Rangers strike first Old Firm blow of the season after dominant derby display
Rangers booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a dominant 3-0 victory over rivals Celtic, thanks to Dan Neil’s brace either side of Kevin Kelsy’s goal.
The home side started brightly and could have led early in the first half before finding the breakthrough through captain Dan Neil, who fired home from the edge of the box to score his first goal in Rangers colours.

I know, still ten more games. But, it’s when, not if. Time to start thinking who could we get to replace him?
I know more than a few people who start shopping for Christmas in July….well, actually they never stop shopping. They have a notebook (okay, a notes app on their phone) where they list who they give gifts to, and when they see something they think is a good gift, they jot it down. Or just buy it.
Likewise, every athletic director worth their salt has a list in their desk of potential candidates for coaching jobs. Especially the biggies: football and basketball.

Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr., who has been embroiled in a contract dispute all summer, is unlikely to play Sunday against the Falcons because of a back injury, sources told NFL Network and ESPN, and the possibility of a trade remains in play.

Oklahoma State ended a 21-game skid against FBS opponents by pulling off the first true stunner of the 2026 season, beating No. 6 Oregon 39-31 on Saturday.

The Rams pursued Maxx Crosby shortly after his trade from the Raiders to the Ravens fell through, sources told NFL Network.

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes controlled the game for more than three quarters, but quickly unraveled in the fourth, dropping a 24-23 decision to No. 4 Texas on Saturday night, with coach Ryan Day telling reporters afterward that “this one hurts.

Arch Manning helped Texas overcome a 23-3 fourth-quarter deficit, leading scoring drives of 15, 13 and 12 plays as the Longhorns stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23.

VICTORIA, British Columbia — Kyle Cottam set a PGA Tour Americas record Saturday when he holed out from 108 yards for eagle on the 16th hole on his way to a 12-under 58 in the Digital Commerce Group Open.
It was the second straight year for a sub-60 round at Uplands Golf Club. A.J. Ewart shot 59 a year ago in the Victoria Open.
Cottam had six birdies in a seven-hole stretch for a 29 on the front nine, and he played the final four holes in 4 under with the eagle on the 16th He got up-and-down for par from just off the green on the 18th hole.
“I was absolutely surprised,” Cottam said.

The Dallas Cowboys spent their entire offseason focused on course correction for their defense. It started with finding new coordinator Christian Parker and letting him assemble his staff, and then they went about free agency, the trade portal and the draft to revamp the personnel. While that gives the fanbase a ton of hope for a defensive turnaround, the newness of it all is likely appealing to opponents early on Dallas’ schedule.
None more so than the New York Giants, who are going to also have the element of surprise in Week 1 as they have a brand new coaching staff.

Newcastle United: Matchday programmes on sale now
Brenden Aaronson is the cover star for Monday evening’s Premier League meeting with Newcastle United under the Elland Road lights.
In our exclusive chat with the American international, we discussed the start to the new campaign, committing his long-term future to the club with a new contract and representing his country on home soil at the summer’s World Cup.
Priced at £4, programmes are available to buy around the ground ahead of kick-off and can also be purchased online.

Georgia Taylor-Brown won the World Triathlon Series in 2020 and finished runner-up in 2022 [Reuters]
Great Britain’s Georgia Taylor-Brown produced a dominant display to win the final women’s event of the regular World Championship Triathlon Series (WCTS) in the Czech Republic.
The 32-year-old finished the punishing hilly course at Karlovy Vary 36 seconds in front of the United States’ Taylor Spivey, finishing the 1.5km swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run in two hours three minutes five seconds.

The Solheim Cup‘s 20th edition will conclude Sunday at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands, adding another chapter to the biggest team event in women’s golf. Naturally, that raises the question: will the 24 players competing be paid for representing their countries?
The short answer is: no. Players do not receive prize money for competing in the Solheim Cup. The event is considered the biggest in the women’s game for representing one’s country, and playing for the flag in the competition is an honor of a lifetime for every player and captain.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian of the Texas Longhorns celebrates with the team after a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 12, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

The Texas  Longhorns had perhaps the best rally in school history with 21 fourth-quarter points to beat Ohio State, the nation’s No. 1 team. That’s enough to keep the Longhorns No. 1 in the state, and maybe even jump them to that spot in the nation.
The Chronicle’s for the 13 FBS teams in Texas:
1.

Tommy Paul has been forced to withdraw from the Laver Cup because of an injury sustained at the US Open.
Paul made it to the round of 16 of his home Grand Slam in New York, where he was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz.
The American would have been eager to return to winning ways at the Laver Cup, which gets underway later this month.
But an elbow injury sustained at the US Open has forced him out of the team tournament, with his replacement now confirmed.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 10: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets has a laugh before a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on July 10, 2021 in New York City. The Pirates defeated the Mets 6-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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The Atlanta Braves’ decision to explore a blockbuster involving Spencer Strider and former New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has added another layer to an already intriguing offseason story.

USA’s Ben Shelton celebrates his win against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during the men’s singles quarter-final tennis match on day ten of the US Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City on September 9, 2026. (Photo by Leonardo MUNOZ / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
I vaguely remember listening to Scott Van Pelt discuss the 2025 Masters on a podcast and picking Rory McIlroy to finally win it.

Mohammed Shami’s chances of returning to international cricket for India appear uncertain, with the pacer having not played for the national team for one-and-a-half years. Now 36, Shami has dealt with recurring injuries in recent years, and the Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee appears to have moved towards a younger group of fast bowlers.
This has led to questions over whether Shami is being overlooked because of his age, especially as he has continued to perform in domestic cricket.

The New York Giants will host the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday Night Football in Week 1, where they will look to start the John Harbaugh era off with a bang. However, it remains unclear if wide receiver Malik Nabers will take the field.
Nabers is working his way back from a torn ACL and meniscus, suffered in Week 4 of last season against the Los Angeles Chargers.
New York will enter the game surprisingly healthy, with Nabers the only player listed on the final injury report.

Fans arrive at the entrance of Ford Field ahead of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 12, 2021. (Photo by Jorge Lemus/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images
The Detroit Lions’ 2026 campaign begins at home. And while the New Orleans Saints may looked like a bit of a cupcake to start the season, they are a team that’s on the rise. And Lions fans should know that a surging team can certainly take down one of the best teams in the NFL. Just ask the Week 1 2023 Kansas City Chiefs.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – OCTOBER 8: A general view outside the stadium before the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Green Bay Packers are finally about to kick off the 2026 regular season, bringing an end to eight months of waiting since their last game. Indeed, the team’s last game was on January 10th, eight months and three days before they will open up the 2026 season on the road against a divisional opponent.

The New York Giants open the 2026 regular season against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET in the first game of the John Harbaugh era.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch, stream, and listen to the matchup.
What TV channel is Giants vs. Cowboys on today?

TV channel: NBC
Streaming: Peacock | NFL+ | Fubo | NBC.com | NBC Sports App.

The Giants and Cowboys play Sunday night in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, opening their 18-week slate.

The Washington Commanders face the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field to open their 2026 NFL season. It’s a rematch from Week 18 of the 2025 season, when Washington defeated Philadelphia 24-17.
Of course, these teams looked much different on that day just over eight months ago. The starting quarterbacks were Josh Johnson (Washington) and Tanner McKee (Philadelphia. Johnson was the Commanders’ No. 3 quarterback and was in the starting lineup with Jayden Daniels and Marcus Mariota both injured.

The New Orleans Saints have an opportunity to make a statement when they visit the Detroit Lions in Week 1. Winning at Ford Field would be a strong way to begin Kellen Moore’s second season and give New Orleans something to build on. The Saints finished last season with four wins in their final five games, and Tyler Shough gave the team reason to feel good about its future at quarterback. Now, they get to see how much of that progress carries over against a talented Detroit team.
There are plenty of challenges in the matchup, but the Saints also have opportunities to take advantage of.

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A top-ten women’s college volleyball showdown will take place Sunday as No. 9 Texas welcomes No. 6 Wisconsin to Austin.
Texas volleyball has long been considered a powerhouse program, but the Longhorns have been struggling against ranked squads this season.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 21: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass over the defense of the Los Angeles Chargers in the third quarter of the game at AT&T Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) (Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Are you a Dallas Cowboys fan who believes to your core that this is THE YEAR?
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Either way, I hope you enjoy a new feature I’m implementing amid all the college football madness.

Elena Rybakina is the new champion of the US Open after a thrilling final victory over Aryna Sabalenka.
Shortly after overtaking the Belarusian as WTA number one, Rybakina defeated Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to clinch the title.
The Kazakhstani star is now a three-time Grand Slam champion after beating Sabalenka, having won Wimbledon in 2022 and the Australian Open earlier this year.
Rybakina has now drawn huge praise from another former Wimbledon winner, with Marion Bartoli having been left really impressed by the new US Open champion.

A year ago, Texas entered the college football season ranked No. 1 and quarterback Arch Manning was viewed as a strong candidate to win the Heisman Trophy and be the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. A loss to Ohio State derailed that. So when Manning and his Longhorns fell behind Ohio State 23-3 on Saturday night, it felt like déjà vu.
This time, however, things were different: Manning and the Texas offense marched down the field on three fourth-quarter touchdown drives to beat Ohio State 24-23.
“I couldn’t lose to them again.

There will be a new No. 1 in this week’s US LBM Coaches Poll.
Georgia has an argument after rising to No. 2 heading into the weekend. Previously No. 4, Notre Dame blanked Rice and has won two games by a combined 80 points.
But the new top team should be Texas, which has every reason to climb from No. 4 after storming back to beat previous No. 1 Ohio State 24-23.
Texas might even be a unanimous No. 1 and pull away from the Georgia, Notre Dame and Indiana. More likely, however, Texas leaps ahead of Georgia and claims most but not all the first-place votes.
The Buckeyes will drop from No.

Elena Rybakina has won two of the four Grand Slam singles titles available in 2026 [Getty Images]
Elena Rybakina arrived in New York unable to walk without pain after injuring her foot. She leaves the city as the US Open champion and new world number one.
Kazakhstan’s Rybakina produced a brilliant performance to beat two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4 5-7 6-2 in Saturday’s final and repeat her Australian Open success against the same player in January.

Aryna Sabalenka has not won a Grand Slam title in the tennis season for the first time since 2022 [Getty Images]
Aryna Sabalenka cut a forlorn figure as she sat staring into space following a painful defeat by Elena Rybakina in the US Open final.
As Rybakina celebrated her third Grand Slam title following a 6-4 5-7 6-2 win in New York, cameras pictured Sabalenka deep in thought as she sat in silence with her team.
At a tournament which has delivered so much success for two-time champion Sabalenka, the disappointment the 28-year-old has faced in the past week leaves her with plenty to ponder.

Before the offseason is underway, Steph Curry is taking a trip overseas. As part of his new partnership with the athletic and apparel brand Li Ning, the Golden State Warriors point guard made his way to China, stopping at three different locations, starting with Beijing.
The 2026 Curry China Tour is themed “Wide Open” in collaboration with Li Ning. The tour started on September 9 and is set to run through the 14th, with the first stop coming in Beijing. Curry has made the trip to China multiple times in the past, starting in all the way back in 2015 with Under Armour.

Iraola shares his honest thoughts on Liverpool press after Fulham draw
Andoni Iraola Pinpoints Liverpool Problem After 0-0 Fulham Draw at Anfield

Liverpool dropped two points in a flat 0-0 draw with Fulham at Anfield, and Andoni Iraola did not waste time dressing it up. The game was defined by one issue, Liverpool lacked enough in attack to turn control into goals.

That was the head coach’s central message after the final whistle. Liverpool kept a clean sheet, limited Fulham for long spells and improved after the break, but the blunt truth remained that they did not create enough.

McGann impressed for Connacht in the recent Women’s Interprovincial series [Getty Images]
Ireland wing Anna McGann said her side are aiming to take the “massive opportunity” presented by the WXV series and want to come away with five victories.
Scott Bemand’s side will face US in Tallaght Stadium on 20 September and then Japan on 27 September and 3 October at the Dexcom Stadium in Galway and Virgin Media Park in Cork before travelling for two games against South Africa in late October.

LA Galaxy Midfielder Marco Reus celebrates putting the Galaxy ahead in their 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Los Angeles, Calif. — The LA Galaxy dropped two points at home against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday, September 12th, in a 1-1 draw.

split the points ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/K52T242szK
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) September 13, 2026

And the team knows it.
“Yeah, first of all, I completely agree with you that we dropped two points at home,” Center Back Justin Haak confessed.

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The 199th Manchester derby takes place on Sunday as Manchester City head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.
City have won four games on the bounce since losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield match. Enzo Maresca’s side have only conceded twice in that run, which included a 2-0 victory away to Porto in the Champions League.

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After a successful 2025 season, the Jaguars‘ path to AFC contention in 2026 begins with a home tilt against the Browns.
Trevor Lawrence and company will host Cleveland, which is starting the year with a new head coach and the return of Deshaun Watson at quarterback.

Brest vs PSG – Match preview and team news
PSG travels away from home as they look to get their first win of the new Ligue 1 season when they face Brest on Sunday at Stade Francis-Le Blé.
Brest vs PSG – Match preview and team news

Date: Sunday, 13th September.
Kick-off: 7:45pm BST.
Venue: Stade Francis-Le Blé, Brest.

Brest team news
Stade Brestois faces a challenging defensive reshuffle ahead of their high-profile clash against the reigning champions.

PSG XI vs Brest – Predicted lineup and team news
PSG heads out on the road chasing their first victory of the new Ligue 1 campaign as they take on Brest this Sunday at Stade Francis-Le Blé.
The Parisians have suffered an unexpectedly shaky beginning at home, currently placed 14th with only two points collected from their opening three fixtures after drawing 2-2 against both Rennes and Lille, plus suffering a 2-1 defeat on their own turf versus Monaco.

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What looked like a fun night to be an Ohio State coach, player, or fan ended up being anything but. The Buckeyes dominated the first half of the contest and headed into the locker room at halftime up 20-3 against Texas on the road. The second half was a different story, however.
Ohio State managed only a field goal in the second half and gave up 21 unanswered points to collapse and fall to the Longhorns 24-23 in a game the Texas no doubt felt was an epic win for the program.

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Nick Welsh was one of four new Cardiff Devils recruits for this season [James Assinder]
Cardiff Devils opened the 2026-27 season with a 3-1 victory over Guildford Flames in the Challenge Cup at Vindico Arena.
The Devils fell behind when Cole Sandford – who left Cardiff in the summer – returned to score inside three minutes against his former club.
Josh MacDonald tied the game with a deflected shot midway through the first period and the game remained 1-1 going into the third.