Canter, Majesticks take individual, team leads after first round of LIV Golf Indianapolis
WESTFIELD: Majesticks Golf Club set the pace on both the team and individual leaderboards in Round 1 of the LIV Golf Indianapolis 2026 Championships.
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Swiatek into Cincinnati semis after Rybakina injury
CINCINNATI, Ohio: Iga Swiatek moved into the semifinals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters as Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their clash Thursday. Rybakina’s withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the start of the US Open. Trailing 4-1 in the opening set of Thursday’s Cincinnati quarter-final, Rybakina suddenly pulled up short at 40-all, heading to her bench and consulting with the trainer. She went back out and played one more point before quitting. “I was feeling anxious watching the whole situation,” said her opponent Swiatek. “I hope she will be fine. Health is always the priority.” “This is an important tournament, but the US Open is the US Open. I hope she is ready for that,” she said, referring to the major which begins in New York on August 30. “It was a shame she was injured, we were having a good match.” Had two-time Grand Slam winner Rybakina reached the Cincinnati final she would have risen to number one in the world for the first time in her career, following incumbent Aryna Sabalenka’s shock exit to 20-year-old Sara Bejlek. Defending Cincinnati champion Swiatek said she had “gained a lot of confidence in the last weeks,” which have also included her victory over Rybakina in the final of this month’s Toronto event. “I feel great, ready to play my game... I’m happy to be playing the tennis that I am.”
Rangers' Jacob deGrom becomes 2nd fastest to 2,000 strikeouts - ESPN
Jacob deGrom reached 2,000 career strikeouts in the second-fewest games and innings pitched in major league history when the Texas Rangers' right-hander fanned the first two batters against the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.
Jury rules New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player - ESPN
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that the New York Times defamed a college basketball player by incorrectly reporting that he was at the scene of a fatal shooting in Tuscaloosa.
Jets owner Woody Johnson buys stake in Aston Martin F1 team - ESPN
New York Jets chairman Woody Johnson has acquired a minority stake in the Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 racing team and will join the company's board of directors as vice chairman, it was announced Thursday.
Players pulled from fight-filled Giants-Dolphins practice - ESPN
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Multiple players from Thursday's joint practice between the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants were pulled for throwing punches or their physical actions during a fight-filled workout.
Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Aug 20 : Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the U.S. Open, ending a more than four-month absence caused by a wrist injury, in a bid to defend his title in New York.
US Open announces record $108 million prize purse
Aug 20 : The U.S. Open will hand out $108 million in prize money at this year's final Grand Slam, it said on Thursday, marking the largest purse in tennis history and a 20 per cent jump from last year's total payout.