Venus Williams commits to ASB Classic to start 33rd pro season - ESPN
AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Tennis great Venus Williams plans to play for a 33rd straight season on the WTA Tour, starting in Auckland in January.
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Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd lead UConn past Louisville in opener - ESPN
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The defending champion UConn Huskies picked up where they left off to start the 2025-26 season: winning in (mostly) dominant fashion.
Shane Bieber picks up $16M option with Blue Jays, source says - ESPN
Right-handed pitcher Shane Bieber opted into his $16 million player option with the Toronto Blue Jays for the 2026 season, choosing to forgo free agency, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Duke forward Cameron Boozer's HS coach revisits top 5 moments - ESPN
Headed into its season opener against Texas on Tuesday night (8:45 ET, ESPN), No. 6 Duke boasts a 2-0 exhibition record, with its last win coming against No. 18 Tennessee.
Sources: Jack Flaherty stays with Tigers on $20M option - ESPN
Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty declined to opt out of his contract and will return to the team in 2026 on a $20 million salary, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Gauff sweeps Paolini aside to boost title defense
RIYADH: Coco Gauff claimed a much-needed 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jasmine Paolini to keep her WTA Finals title defense alive in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Red Sox, OF Jarren Duran agree to 1-year, $7.75 million deal - ESPN
BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract with outfielder Jarren Duran on Tuesday to avoid arbitration for a second straight year.
Sabalenka overpowers Pegula, Gauff eliminates Paolini in WTA Finals
RIYADH :World number one Aryna Sabalenka earned a 6-4 2-6 6-3 win over Jessica Pegula, while defending champion Coco Gauff put on a clinical performance to beat Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-2 and eliminate the Italian in Riyadh on Tuesday.