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This date in sports history: Sept. 11Video
1886 — The Mayflower defends the America’s Cup by beating Britain’s Galatea in two straight heats. 1937 — Don Budge beats Gottfried von Cramm in five sets to win his first U.S. Open men’s singles title. Budge wins 6-1, 7-9, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1. 1964 — ABC television cancels Fight of...
Sun Belt Conference sees opportunity as AAC looks into rebuildingVideo
The American Athletic Conference, a league born from the fall of Big East football eight years ago, is in rebuilding mode again. This time, it could find some competition in the market from the Sun Belt when it starts courting new members. Central Florida, Cincinnati and Houston, three of the...
No. 2 Daniil Medvedev into 3rd Grand Slam final at U.S. Open
NEW YORK — Daniil Medvedev twice was a point from finding himself tied at a set apiece in his U.S. Open semifinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime. The No. 2-seeded Medvedev surged out of that tight spot, beat a mistake-prone Auger-Aliassime, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2, on Friday and is headed to his third...
Denny Hamlin hopes to carry momentum into NASCAR playoffs stop at RichmondVideo
RICHMOND, Va. — Denny Hamlin has run up front all season, and he figured luck eventually would be on his side and a return to victory lane would follow. His first victory of the season came last weekend in the playoff opener at Darlington and now he is looking to...
Teen dream: Raducanu, 18, Fernandez, 19, into U.S. Open finalVideo
NEW YORK — Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez are so similar in so many ways: They possess enviable quickness and anticipation. They take balls low to the ground and redirect them with ease. They don’t care how much better-known or more successful opponents are. They love the big moment. There’s...
AP: Big 12 presidents set to vote on adding UCF, Cincinnati, Houston, BYUVideo
The Big 12 is moving swiftly to plug the holes looming with the upcoming departure of Oklahoma and Texas for the Southeastern Conference. A person familiar with the Big 12′s expansion plans said the conference’s presidents are scheduled to vote on applications for entry into the league at a meeting...
Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few smelled of alcohol prior to DUI arrestVideo
SPOKANE, Wash. — Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few’s breath smelled of alcohol and he had bloodshot eyes on the night he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, though he initially told a police officer he had not been drinking, according to newly released documents. “Mark told me...
Steveson signs NIL deal with WWE, will wrestle for Minnesota
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson has achieved his childhood dream of signing with World Wrestling Entertainment — with a twist. The WWE announced Thursday that it has signed Steveson to a deal that will allow him to join the WWE roster and return to the University of Minnesota to defend...
This date in sports history: Sept. 9Video
1940 — Donald McNeil beats Bobby Riggs after losing the first two sets to capture the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title. Alice Marble wins her third straight title with a two-set triumph over Helen Jacobs. 1956 — Australia’s Ken Rosewall wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association title with a four-set...
Steve Stricker fills out U.S. team with 4 more Ryder Cup rookies
Equipped with the most captain’s picks in Ryder Cup history, Steve Stricker added four more rookies to his American team that included a mixture of obvious choices and perhaps a surprise, but no Patrick Reed. Stricker filled out his 12-man team with Tony Finau, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth and Harris...
Canadian teen Leylah Fernandez reaches U.S. Open semis
NEW YORK — With no players from the United States left to pull for in the U.S. Open, the fans are adopting a neighbor from the North to treat as one of their own: Leylah Fernandez, an unseeded Canadian teenager with an exciting game and enthusiasm to match. A day...
Penn State, other Big Ten teams adapt to return of noisy crowdsVideo
MADISON, Wis. — Big Ten teams spent the opening week of the season getting reacquainted with an unfamiliar sound. Authentic crowd noise. After playing in empty stadiums throughout the pandemic-delayed 2020 season, teams across the country welcomed spectators back and many stadiums were packed on the first big weekend of...
Back to back; Europe rides rookies to Solheim Cup win
TOLEDO, Ohio — Matilda Castren glanced at the rapidly expanding sea of red on the videoboard next to the 18th green, took a deep breath and tried to block everything out. Her long road to the Solheim Cup. Europe’s rapidly dwindling lead over the host Americans. A record crowd filled...
Coaching football in the genes for Nick SirianniVideo
Coaching football is the genes for the Sirianni family. Nick Sirianni spent three hours listening to his brother, Mike, coach Washington & Jefferson to victory over John Carroll on Saturday. On Sunday, the entire family will tune in to watch Nick coach his first regular-season game in the NFL when...
‘Tough times’ sharpen resolve, skills of FedEx Cup champion Patrick CantlayVideo
ATLANTA — Patrick Cantlay made a name for himself — not just a nickname — in a span of two weeks that will be remembered as much for his sheer grit as the $15 million he earned from winning the FedEx Cup. Four times at the BMW Championship, he stood...
After shaky opener, No. 9 Notre Dame gets short week to prepare for ToledoVideo
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Coach Brian Kelly knows his No. 9 Fighting Irish need to improve in several areas. A difficult season opener on the road was all the proof he needed. Notre Dame blew an 18-point lead at Florida State on Sunday night before regrouping to win 41-38 in...
After further review, Randy Edsall out immediately at UConn
STORRS, Conn. — UConn football coach Randy Edsall has left the program a day after announcing he would retire at the end of the season. Edsall, whose teams have gone just 6-32 since he returned to the Huskies for a second stint as coach in 2017, will be replaced on...
British teen Emma Raducanu keeps rolling, beats Shelby Rogers to advance to U.S. Open quarterfinalsVideo
NEW YORK — British teenager Emma Raducanu, who had to compete in a qualifying tournament to earn a spot in the main draw of the U.S. Open, continued her impressive march through the field with a 6-2, 6-1 flattening of American Shelby Rogers on Monday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Raducanu,...
Minnesota loses star RB Mo Ibrahim to season-ending leg injuryVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — With a senior-laden lineup led by running back Mo Ibrahim, Minnesota entered the season with a prime opportunity to bounce back from a rough year and compete with rivals Wisconsin and Iowa for the West Division title. One week in, the Gophers have already been handed a major...
Denny Hamlin wins Southern 500 to open NASCAR Cup playoffs
DARLINGTON, S.C. — Denny Hamlin shook off a difficult week in the best way possible — ending his season-long winless drought with a victory at the Southern 500 to open the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. The week’s problems included some personal issues and continued at the track Saturday when Hamlin...
No. 9 Notre Dame escapes with OT victory Florida State
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Notre Dame survived Florida State backup quarterback McKenzie Milton’s unlikely comeback on an emotional night when the Seminoles honored Bobby Bowden. Jonathan Doerer made a 41-yard field goal in overtime and No. 9 Notre Dame escaped with a 41-38 victory after Florida State overcame an 18-point deficit...
U.S. draws with Canada in World Cup qualifying despite return of Christian PulisicVideo
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The remade U.S. soccer team quickly got itself into trouble in World Cup qualifying, wasting Brenden Aaronson’s second-half goal when Cyle Larin scored to lift Canada into a 1-1 draw Sunday night. U.S. star Christian Pulisic returned after missing Thursday’s opening 0-0 draw at El Salvador while...
Anxiety abounds in Big 12 towns with eventual Oklahoma, Texas departuresVideo
AMES, Iowa — Sipping a beer with friends on a weekday afternoon at Wallaby’s Bar and Grille, Chris Clough explained life as an Iowa State fan. “You have to know that you’re going to see so many painful years and you just have to get over it,” he said, “and...
Presbyterian’s Hefley sets FCS record with 10 TDs
Not even new Presbyterian football coach Kevin Kelley expected the record-setting offensive fireworks from his team and quarterback Ren Hefley on Saturday. Hefley threw an FCS-record 10 touchdown passes as Presbyterian beat St. Andrew’s 84-43. Hefley, a former walk-on at Michigan, completed 38 of 50 passes for 538 yards. “Definitely...
Patrick Cantlay delivers another clutch moment to win FedEx Cup
ATLANTA — Patrick Cantlay delivered the goods again, this time with a 6-iron instead of a putter. “Patty Ice” was just as clutch with a $15 million shot that allowed him to hold off Jon Rahm and win the FedEx Cup on Sunday. In a tense duel with the world’s...
