Amanda Anisimova upsets Iga Swiatek at the U.S. Open after 6-0, 6-0 loss to her in Wimbledon’s final
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Anisimova has upset Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open quarterfinals less than two months after losing to the six-time Grand Slam champion in the Wimbledon final by a 6-0, 6-0 score. The victory Wednesday allowed the No. 8-seeded Anisimova to reach her third major semifinal and first at Flushing Meadows. Anisimova is a 24-year-old who was born in New Jersey and grew up in Florida. The powerful strokes and poise Anisimova displayed in Arthur Ashe Stadium against No. 2 Swiatek — the 2022 U.S. Open champion — were such a striking contrast to what happened at the All England Club’s Centre Court on July 12.
NBA says it will open investigation into report that Clippers broke cap rules with Leonard deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA says it will investigate if a $28 million endorsement contract between Kawhi Leonard and a California-based sustainability services company allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent league salary cap rules, following a report by journalist Pablo Torre. The probe will focus on ties between Leonard, the Clippers and a company called Aspiration Fund Adviser, LLC, which filed for bankruptcy this year. It listed several creditors at that time, among them the Clippers (who were owed about $30 million) and a company called KL2 Aspire LLC that was owed $7 million. Leonard is listed as the manager of that company in California filings.
NFLPA interim boss David White tells AP an 18-game regular season is ‘not inevitable’
The interim executive director of the NFL Players Association told The Associated Press an 18-game season is “not inevitable” and he hasn’t had any conversations with the league about expanding the length of the regular season, which increased to 17 games in 2021. David White said he had a productive meeting with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in New York a couple weeks ago, calling it “a very good start to our relationship” and added they have agreed to an “open and respectful” line of communication. White, who replaced Lloyd Howell last month, addressed various topics in an exclusive 45-minute interview with The Associated Press.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani scratched from mound start vs. Pirates due to illness, but will still DH
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched Shohei Ohtani from his scheduled start against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ohtani complained of not feeling well, so Dodgers manager Dave Roberts decided not to have him pitch. Emmett Sheehan will start instead. On Tuesday, Ohtani was under the weather but still played, hitting his 100th home run with the Dodgers. Roberts hopes Ohtani can pitch this weekend when Los Angeles visits Baltimore. Ohtani is dealing with a deep cough but plans to continue hitting. Roberts emphasized the difference in exertion between batting and pitching.
Aaron Rodgers brushes off revenge narrative ahead of Steelers’ season opener against Jets
PITTSBURGH (AP) — New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he’s happy to be playing football this weekend. The fact that it’s against the New York Jets just happens to be a coincidence. Rodgers signed with the Steelers in June and is excited about the new chapter. The 41-year-old hasn’t played since leading the Jets to a win over Miami in January to end the regular season. Rodgers is confident in Pittsburgh’s revamped offense, which includes new additions such as DK Metcalf and Jonnu Smith. He praises the team’s tight ends as the best he’s worked with.
Felix Auger-Alissiame beats Alex de Minaur at the US Open to reach his 1st major semi since 2021
NEW YORK (AP) — Felix Auger-Aliassime has eliminated Alex de Minaur 4-6, 7-6 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (4) at the U.S. Open to reach his second Grand Slam semifinal — and second at Flushing Meadows. The No. 25-seeded Auger-Aliassime’s victory in Arthur Ashe Stadium included 22 aces. One came when de Minaur was just one point from taking a two-set lead. Auger-Aliassime’s only other trip to the final four at a major came in New York in 2021 at age 21. The Canadian will face No. 1 Jannik Sinner or No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti on Friday for a berth in the final. No. 8 seed de Minaur dropped to 0-6 in major quarterfinals.
Belichick’s Tar Heels get short turnaround for Charlotte after opening-night flop against TCU
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — New North Carolina coach Bill Belichick says his Tar Heels need to move past the TCU blowout loss “as fast as we can” entering a short turnaround before playing at Charlotte. The Horned Frogs beat the Tar Heels 48-14 on Labor Day in Belichick’s college debut. It marked the most points ever given up in an opener for UNC and more than any Belichick-coached team in the NFL ever allowed. The six-time Super Bowl winner as an NFL head coach says the Tar Heels “need to learn some lessons” from the loss but move on to Saturday’s game.
Federal judge denies injunction for Michael Jordan’s team in NASCAR antitrust case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction in an antitrust suit involving two NASCAR teams, including one owned by Michael Jordan. The teams, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, want to be recognized as chartered teams for the rest of the season. Judge Kenneth Bell says there’s no need for an injunction because NASCAR has agreed not to sell the disputed charters until the legal battle ends. The trial is set for December 1. The teams argue that without charter rights, they risk losing drivers and sponsors. NASCAR maintains that the teams are not in danger of irreparable harm.
NHL to implement a playoff salary cap beginning this season, AP source says
The NHL will implement a playoff salary cap and remove player dress code requirements beginning this season, a person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press. The league and Players’ Association agreed to those changes as part of a new collective bargaining agreement that begins in September 2026. The sides opted to make the playoff cap and dress code policy adjustments immediately rather than waiting another year. Extending the regular season to 84 games, reducing the maximum length of contracts and other changes will go into effect in 2026-27.
World Cup tickets initially to cost $60-$6,730 but could fluctuate with dynamic pricing
MIAMI (AP) — Ticket prices for next year’s World Cup will range initially from $60 for group-stage matches to $6,730 for the final, but could change as soccer’s top event adopts dynamic pricing for the first time. The prices are up from a range of $25 to $475 for the 1994 tournament in the United States and for the U.S. dollar equivalent $69 to $1,607 when ticket details were announced for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. The initial draw period will be limited to Visa card holders and will run from 11 a.m. EDT on Sept. 10 through 11 a.m. EDT on Sept. 19.
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