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Experts weigh in: Can Alcaraz defend his title? How will Sabalenka fare?
The US Open begins Sunday, with Alcaraz back, Sinner out and Sabalenka's No.1 ranking on the line. Here's what to watch.[read more]

Sources: MLB suspends prospect in fake-age plot
Major League Baseball has suspended a once-prized Dominican prospect after uncovering an age-fraud plot that included a fictitious death, sources told ESPN.[read more]

Ronaldo's winner extends Al Nassr perfect start
Cristiano Ronaldo secured a 2-1 victory over Al Taawoun, extending Al Nassr's perfect record and keeping them atop the Saudi Pro League.[read more]

Avs' Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL history
Cale Makar has agreed to an eight-year extension with the Avalanche that will make him the highest-paid player in NHL history with a $20.4 million AAV.[read more]

Judge: SEC can't punish teams that play ex-pros
A temporary restraining order prohibits the SEC from enforcing a new rule that threatens stiff penalties for any team that uses a player who previously signed a contract to play in the NFL, NBA or WNBA.[read more]

🏈 20 CFB teams ready to win first national title
Indiana broke a 30-year gap between first-time champions. For the next to join the club, there are some obvious candidates.[read more]

Gauff backs mother for squashing ticket requests
Coco Gauff was caught by surprise when she saw her mom take to social media about excessive US Open ticket requests from family and friends. That doesn't mean she has any issue with it.[read more]

Big Ten to have 4 player status reports a week
The Big Ten will now require teams to submit four player availability reports per week for games matching conference opponents. Since 2023, Big Ten teams have been reporting once a week.[read more]

Polymarket withdraws market on Mahomes' return
Polymarket US said it withdrew plans to offer trading on Patrick Mahomes' return to the field, a type of market the NFL says should be prohibited.[read more]

Florida's Golden gets another extension and raise
Todd Golden's third raise in as many years with the Florida Gators will make him the second-highest-paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference.[read more]