Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the US Open to Mariano Navone after a long, five-set match lasting over four and a half hours. Djokovic struggled with physical problems, including vomiting and cramping, and this was his earliest exit in a Grand Slam in 20 years.
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Djokovic lost 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open.
The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes, Djokovic’s longest opening match in a Grand Slam career.
Djokovic suffered physical issues during the match, including vomiting, cramping, and back and shoulder pain.
He received medical treatment during the match, including pills and a back massage.
This was Djokovic’s earliest Grand Slam exit since 2006, and his first US Open first-round loss ever.
Navone, a 25-year-old Argentine, won his first ATP singles title earlier in the year.
Djokovic expressed uncertainty about his future at major tournaments following this defeat.
Djokovic’s wife was present at the match, showing concern for his condition.
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Ollie Robinson is a skilled England cricket bowler known for his smooth and steady bowling style, similar to Australian bowler Glenn McGrath. After being dropped and recalled several times, Robinson has recently performed very well, taking many wickets and helping England win a series against Pakistan.
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Ollie Robinson debuted for England five years ago.
He has a rhythmic and consistent bowling technique compared to Glenn McGrath.
Robinson has taken 23 wickets in three matches this summer against Pakistan.
His ability to swing the ball and hit the stumps has been very effective.
He is tactically smart and can quickly figure out batsmen’s weaknesses.
Robinson was left out of the Ashes team last winter but has come back strong.
England adopted the tactic of having the wicketkeeper stand closer to the stumps when Robinson bowls, increasing his effectiveness.
Wicketkeeper Jamie Smith has improved his catching skills with training from coach Sarah Taylor.
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Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the US Open to Argentina's Mariano Navone, ending his long winning streak at this stage of the tournament. Djokovic showed signs of physical struggle during the match, including vomiting and appearing emotional, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2006.
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Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone with scores of 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
This was Djokovic’s first loss in a US Open first-round match after winning 19 times previously.
The match was affected by hot and humid conditions that visibly troubled Djokovic.
Djokovic had been dealing with a physical health issue in similar conditions for the past couple of years.
The defeat ends Djokovic’s run toward a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.
Djokovic showed emotion and broke down in tears during and after the match.
Navone, ranked 49th in the world and 25 years old, achieved one of his biggest career wins.
Djokovic had reached at least the semi-finals in six of the last seven Grand Slams before this upset.
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Dana Brown, recently fired as general manager of the Houston Astros, said frustration over the team's recent losses contributed to his dismissal. Although owner Jim Crane said the losing streak did not cause the decision, Brown believes the mounting frustration led to his firing while the team was still in first place in their division.
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Dana Brown was the Astros' general manager since January 2023 and the seventh Black GM in MLB history.
The Astros lost six of nine home games during a key part of the season but remained tied for first place in the American League West.
Owner Jim Crane said the team needed a change and that the poor homestand was not the reason for Brown’s dismissal.
Brown thanked Crane for the opportunity and said he had freedom to manage the team, with some ownership approvals required.
Brown defended controversial player moves, including trading for Mike Burrows and signing Tatsuya Imai, saying he believed they would improve.
The Astros are facing challenges as longtime star players age or leave the team in free agency.
Despite being fired, Brown said he still cares about the Astros, the city, and ownership.
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The Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program helps young people learn tennis and improve their school skills. The program aims to teach them important life skills to succeed both on and off the tennis court.
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The program is based in Harlem and focuses on tennis training.
It also provides educational support to help students do better in school.
The goal is to develop skills that help youth succeed in life, not just in sports.
The program is currently gaining attention during the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
More Americans are showing interest in playing tennis recently.
Jarred Hill reported on this program for CBS News.
The program combines sports and academics to support young players’ overall growth.
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Will Levis, a quarterback drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2023, has been waived and is now a free agent. He asked to leave the team and hopes to find a new chance to play and prove himself in the NFL.
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Will Levis was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
He played 21 games and started as quarterback for the Titans before they drafted Cam Ward in 2025.
The Titans waived Levis, and he is expected to become a free agent soon.
Levis requested to be waived to seek a fresh start with another team.
He had a win-loss record of 5-16 as a starter, throwing for 3,899 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 16 interceptions.
Levis says he now has more confidence and is focused on being the best version of himself.
Another Titans quarterback, Malik Willis, found success after leaving the team, becoming the Miami Dolphins' starter.
Levis will have to compete for a backup or starting spot on a new team’s depth chart.
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The Dallas Cowboys signed veteran defensive end Von Miller to a one-year contract, which led to the team releasing another edge rusher, Sam Williams. Williams, who had a good record before missing the 2024 season due to injury, faced tough competition to keep his spot on the team.
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The Cowboys wanted an experienced defensive end early in the offseason and sought Maxx Crosby.
They signed Von Miller to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million.
Sam Williams was released partly because of Miller's signing.
Williams signed a one-year deal with $2 million guaranteed in March before being released.
Williams was a second-round pick by Dallas in 2022 and recorded 85 tackles and 9.5 sacks while with the team.
He played 17 games in 2025 and started in five.
Williams missed the entire 2024 season due to a knee injury (torn ACL and partially torn MCL).
Williams worked hard during training camp despite reports he might not make the team.
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The Baltimore Ravens signed quarterback Joe Fagnano, who beat out Diego Pavia during training camp, to their 53-man roster. Fagnano performed well in the preseason and will join quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley on the team.
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The Ravens signed Diego Pavia, a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist, to a three-year contract in April.
The Ravens released Pavia on July 23 to sign center Ethan Pocic.
Joe Fagnano, an undrafted rookie from UConn, joined the Ravens this spring and made the team's initial 53-man roster.
Fagnano had a strong preseason, passing for 224 yards and a touchdown in his debut game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
In the preseason finale against the Washington Commanders, Fagnano completed 19 of 27 passes for 162 yards and one touchdown.
Fagnano said he focused on making the most of any opportunity during preseason, taking things one day at a time.
The Ravens' 53-man roster now includes quarterbacks Lamar Jackson, Tyler Huntley, and Joe Fagnano.
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British tennis player Toby Samuel won his first Grand Slam match at the US Open by beating Tomas Machac in straight sets. Samuel has improved his ranking significantly after recovering from an injury and is now in the top 100 in the world.
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Toby Samuel won 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 against Tomas Machac in the US Open first round.
Samuel is 23 years old and comes from Winchester, UK.
He recovered from a serious arm injury in 2024 that had dropped him to nearly 2,000th in world rankings.
Samuel reached the top 100 ATP rankings and earned $140,000 in prize money at this event.
He has made appearances at three Grand Slam tournaments this year.
Samuel benefited from playing college tennis at the University of South Carolina.
His next opponent at the US Open will be Jiri Lehecka, the 18th seed from the Czech Republic.
Another British player, Katie Boulter, also won her first-round match at the US Open.
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Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 PGA Tour Championship and earned $10 million, raising his total career earnings above Tiger Woods' longstanding record. Scheffler now has earned over $130 million in PGA Tour prize money, surpassing Woods' record set in 2000.
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Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 PGA Tour Championship in Atlanta.
He earned $10 million in prize money for this win, which counts as official earnings.
Scheffler's total PGA Tour career earnings are now over $130 million.
Tiger Woods held the career earnings record for nearly 26 years with about $121 million.
Woods set the record in 2000 after finishing second at Torrey Pines.
Prize money in golf has increased significantly, partly due to Tiger Woods' influence and the PGA Tour’s response to new competition from LIV Golf.
Scheffler has been the number one ranked golfer globally since May 2023.
Scheffler has won 22 PGA Tour events; Tiger Woods holds the record with 82 victories.
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Scottie Scheffler won his second FedEx Cup title at the Tour Championship in Atlanta, earning $10 million for his victory. He finished three strokes ahead of Viktor Hovland and became one of the few players, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, to win the event multiple times.
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Scottie Scheffler is the current world number one golfer.
Scheffler finished the tournament at 16 under par with a final round of 66, four strokes under par.
He started the final day three strokes behind leader Viktor Hovland.
Viktor Hovland finished second, three strokes behind Scheffler, with a final round of 72.
Ryan Gerard, playing his first Tour Championship, finished third at 12 under par.
Rory McIlroy ended tied for fourth after a round of 69 with a mix of birdies, an eagle, and bogeys.
Justin Rose made a hole-in-one during the final round but finished at seven under overall.
Alex Fitzpatrick matched Scheffler’s 66 and tied for fourth place, marking a strong season for the English golfer.
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The New Orleans Saints plan to keep quarterback Spencer Rattler as the backup to starter Tyler Shough for the upcoming NFL season, despite receiving trade offers for Rattler. Rattler, drafted in 2024, played in 16 games over two seasons and is expected to remain on the team's 53-man roster.
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Tyler Shough is the Saints' starting quarterback for the upcoming season.
Spencer Rattler and Zach Wilson will serve as backup quarterbacks.
The Saints have received trade interest for Rattler but plan to keep him.
Rattler was selected in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Rattler has played in 16 games, starting 14, with 2,903 passing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
Teammates, including receiver Chris Olave, believe Rattler deserves another chance to start in the NFL.
Shough went 5-4 as a starter last season, completing nearly 68% of his passes with 10 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
The Saints must finalize their 53-player roster by the upcoming Sunday deadline.
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The Cleveland Browns have chosen Deshaun Watson as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. They are considering keeping sixth-round rookie Taylen Green on the roster and might trade another rookie quarterback, Dillon Gabriel, though no trades have been confirmed.
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Deshaun Watson won the starting quarterback job over Shedeur Sanders for Week 1.
Shedeur Sanders is the second quarterback on the team’s depth chart.
Taylen Green, a sixth-round rookie, played in a preseason game and the Browns want to keep him on the 53-man roster if possible.
Dillon Gabriel impressed in preseason but had a 1-5 record as a starter last season with limited strong stats.
Gabriel was the team’s starter after Joe Flacco was benched but had a concussion in Week 11.
The Browns might try to trade Dillon Gabriel, but no trades are confirmed yet.
The team’s quarterback situation includes veterans and rookies competing for spots.
The Browns recently won a preseason game against the New England Patriots, 37-13.
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The Dallas Cowboys traded draft picks with the Pittsburgh Steelers to get offensive tackle Broderick Jones, aiming to strengthen their team for the upcoming season. Jones has struggled with injuries and consistency but will now have a chance to restart his career with the Cowboys and help quarterback Dak Prescott.
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The Cowboys traded their third- and sixth-round draft picks to the Steelers.
In return, they received a fourth-round draft pick and offensive tackle Broderick Jones.
Jones started 38 games for the Steelers but had issues with performance consistency.
He missed six games last season due to a neck injury and later had spinal fusion surgery.
The Steelers declined Jones’ fifth-year contract option, making him available for trade.
Dallas hopes Jones will stay healthy and improve to support Dak Prescott’s offense.
ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler shared the trade details on social media.
The Cowboys aim to improve their chances of making the playoffs with this move.
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George Kittle, the star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, is expected to practice this week as he recovers from a torn Achilles injury. This progress gives the team hope that he may be ready to play in their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia.
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George Kittle suffered a torn Achilles tendon earlier and has been working on his recovery.
He is expected to practice this week, which is a positive sign.
Kittle has had no setbacks in his injury recovery so far.
The 49ers rely heavily on Kittle’s performance for their success.
The season opener will be against the Los Angeles Rams and will take place in Australia.
Practicing does not guarantee Kittle will be ready for the game, but it improves his chances.
ESPN insider Adam Schefter provided the update on Kittle’s status.
The next few days are important for deciding if Kittle can play in the opener.
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The Miami Dolphins have traded for quarterback Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers. This move gives the Dolphins two former Packers quarterbacks on their team as they prepare for the new season under a new head coach.
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The Miami Dolphins traded for Green Bay Packers quarterback Kyle McCord.
In exchange, the Packers received a 6th-round draft pick in 2028.
The Dolphins previously traded their backup quarterback Quinn Ewers to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Now, Miami has two former Packers quarterbacks: Kyle McCord and Malik Willis.
The Dolphins are entering the new season with a new head coach named Jeff Hafley.
Miami finished last season with a disappointing record and is making changes to improve.
Kyle McCord will serve as a backup quarterback for the Dolphins.
The trade happened late in the NFL offseason, showing the Dolphins' interest in strengthening their roster.
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Scottie Scheffler won the 2026 Tour Championship, securing his second FedEx Cup title. His victory also moved him past Tiger Woods to become the highest career earner on the PGA Tour.
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Scheffler finished the Tour Championship with a 4-under 66 final round.
He overcame a three-shot deficit to win the event at East Lake.
This was Scheffler’s third win in 2026 and his second FedEx Cup title, the first being two years ago.
He won $10 million from the Tour Championship, bringing his career PGA Tour earnings to over $130 million.
Tiger Woods had held the career earnings record for nearly 26 years before Scheffler surpassed it.
The Tour Championship’s $40 million prize money now counts as official earnings.
Scheffler has won the Jack Nicklaus Award for PGA Tour player of the year four times in a row.
Scheffler matched the number of titles won in 2026 with players Chris Gotterup, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Wyndham Clark.
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Odell Beckham Jr., a wide receiver, has made the New York Giants’ 53-man roster for the upcoming NFL season. This marks a comeback for Beckham at age 33, returning to the team where he began his professional football career.
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Odell Beckham Jr. is 33 years old and has rejoined the New York Giants.
He made the active roster of 53 players for the Giants’ upcoming season.
Beckham previously played for the Giants from 2014 to 2018 before being traded.
He missed the entire last season, partly due to a six-game suspension for a banned substance.
Beckham showed improvement in training camp and preseason games, making 7 catches for 76 yards.
A knee injury to teammate Calvin Austin helped open a roster spot for Beckham.
Beckham expressed gratitude and said making the team means “everything” to him.
If he plays in the season opener on September 13, it will be his first home game with the Giants since December 2018.
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Robert Saleh, the new head coach of the Tennessee Titans, is confident in his young quarterback Cam Ward, who was the team's top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Saleh has promised that Ward will succeed and is betting his job on Ward's development in the upcoming season.
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Cam Ward is starting his second season as the Tennessee Titans' quarterback.
Ward was the Titans' No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Ward did not play in the preseason loss to the Chicago Bears but showed potential last season.
Head coach Robert Saleh has publicly stated he trusts Ward and said Ward "is not going to fail."
Ward completed 323 out of 540 passes for 3,169 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions last season.
Ward had a passer rating of 80.2 but a low QBR of 33.2, indicating room for improvement.
Saleh is in his first year coaching the Titans after working with the San Francisco 49ers and previously with the New York Jets.
The Titans fired their previous head coach Brian Callahan last season, and Mike McCoy served as interim head coach before Saleh’s hire.
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The New York Yankees are trying a new position for Anthony Volpe, who has mostly played shortstop but struggled recently. They started him at third base in Triple-A to make him more versatile and help him return to the major league team.
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Anthony Volpe has mainly played shortstop in his professional career.
The Yankees optioned Volpe to the minor leagues twice during the 2024 season.
George Lombard Jr., the Yankees’ top prospect, replaced Volpe at shortstop and performed well.
Volpe played third base for the first time since 2021 while with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
The team currently has José Caballero at third base due to an injury to regular player Ryan McMahon.
Ryan McMahon is on the 10-day injured list with a thumb injury and is expected to return soon.
Volpe’s new position might help him get back onto the Yankees' major league roster.
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