Pádraig Harrington set to break record held by Seve Ballesteros at Irish Open
“Gee whizz,” declares Pádraig Harrington when he is informed of his latest slice of history.
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College football Bottom 10 after Week 1: UMass turns it upside down - ESPN
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Shelton stuns Alcaraz in late, late show to reach US Open semis
NEW YORK, Sept 9 : Ben Shelton beat defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(10-7) in the early hours of Wednesday to reach the semi-finals of the U.S. Open in the latest-finishing match in tournament history.
NFL team previews 2026: Predictions, rankings, depth charts - ESPN
The 2026 NFL season kicks off Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch featuring the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). Then, on Thursday, the NFL will have its first-ever regular-season game in Australia, where the Super Bowl-favorite Los Angeles Rams will take on the San Francisco 49ers (8:35 p.m. ET, Netflix).
Santner rejects BBL deal to focus on New Zealand schedule
Sept 9 : New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner said he turned down a lucrative offer from the Big Bash League to focus on the international schedule.
Pegula reaches third successive US Open semi-final, sets up Sabalenka rematch
NEW YORK, Sept 8 : Jessica Pegula reached the U.S. Open semifinals for a third successive year, coming from a set down to beat Emma Navarro 3-6 6-4 6-3 in an all-American clash on Tuesday.
Root welcomes Pietersen return to England setup
Sept 9 : England test captain Joe Root backed Kevin Pietersen's return to the national setup, saying the team was in a very different place from the one the batting great left amid acrimony more than a decade ago.
Tiafoe reaches US Open semis in thrilling fightback
NEW YORK, Sept 8 : Frances Tiafoe recovered from two sets and a break down to beat U.S. compatriot Alex Michelsen 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 7-6(6) at the U.S. Open on Tuesday, reaching the semi-finals for a third time in a thrilling fightback.