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AI-assisted summary American Jessica Pegula defeated Barbora Krejčíková 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the U.S. Open semifinals. Pegula, 31, is the oldest woman left in the singles draw and is seeking her first Grand Slam…

There appears to be some heat being generated between Oklahoma State and No. 5 Oregon ahead of their Week 2 matchup, and it’s thanks to their coaches. It started with Cowboys coach Mike Gundy, who…

AI-assisted summary Several key restricted free agents remain unsigned, including Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga, Quentin Grimes, and Cam Thomas. Key offseason moves include Kevin Durant joining the Rockets, Cameron Johnson joining the Nuggets, and Myles…

Basketball Hall of Fame coach George Raveling, who participated in the March on Washington with Martin Luther King Jr. and was a Nike executive instrumental in the signing of Michael Jordan, died Sept. 1. He…

AI-assisted summary Saquon Barkley had a record-breaking 2024 season, eclipsing 2,000 rushing yards and winning the Super Bowl. He aims to repeat his 2,000-yard performance, a feat never accomplished twice by any NFL player. The…

CHAPEL HILL, NC — From start to finish, the whole thing was weird. Watching Bill Belichick follow North Carolina out of the tunnel for the season opener against TCU was jarring even the better part of…

AI-assisted summary Many NFL figures are astonished to see Belichick coaching at the college level after his dominant NFL career. Belichick is known for his innovative defensive strategies, including game plans that stifled high-powered offenses…

Texas has entered the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 conversation as more top teams from the Lone Star State hit the gridiron and kicked off the 2025 season. Reigning 6A Div. I champion North Crowley…

Insofar as one believes “Tush Push” means different things to different folks, then the NFL might just find itself at the center of another brilliant marketing campaign. Or not. Either way, the famous, infamous, beloved,…

The 2025 US Open Round of 16 featured an exciting match between No. 23 seed Naomi Osaka and No. 3 seed Coco Gauff that had Arthur Ashe Stadium buzzing with excitement. Osaka, who described herself…