Venus Williams downed No. 16 Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets Monday in the Western & Southern Open to notch her biggest win in four years.
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Alex Collins, former NFL running back and Arkansas standout, dies at 28
Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, has passed away. He was 28.
Little League won’t have bunk beds at 2023 World Series after player injury
Little League International announced it won’t have bunk beds at its Williamsport, Pennsylvania, complex after a player injured his head.
Running mate for Aaron Rodgers: Dalvin Cook agrees to deal with New York Jets
Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only former NFC North star joining the New York Jets’ backfield this season.
Former Cowboys star running back Ezekiel Elliott signing with Patriots on 1-year deal
Running back Ezekiel Elliott, 28, left Dallas ranked third on the Cowboys’ all-time career rushing list with 8,262 yards.
ESPN reveals new NBA broadcast teams with Doc Rivers and Doris Burke; Bob Myers joins
After ESPN let go of Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy, the network has a new No. 1 team for its NBA broadcasts.
Messi injures foot in Inter Miami practice: Here’s what we know before Leagues Cup semifinal
Lionel Messi appeared to injure his left foot during Inter Miami practice Monday before Leagues Cup semifinal game against the Philadelphia Union.
Ex-Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria: Derek Jeter ‘destroyed’ stadium by removing HR sculpture
Former Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria still takes issue with Derek Jeter and his ownership group for removing a home run sculpture in the team’s stadium.
Peyton Manning’s next venture: College professor at University of Tennessee this fall
Peyton Manning will join the University of Tennessee’s College of Communication and Information as a professor this fall, the school announced.
Cuba’s first Little League World Series team has family ties to MLB’s Gurriel brothers
Little League World Series includes team from Cuba – Bayamo – for the first time. One player is the cousin of major-leaguers Yuli and Lourdes Gurriel.