Chargers begin Jim Harbaugh era, welcome Raiders to L.A.
Last season was good enough the Raiders asked Antonio Pierce to stay after the Los Angeles Chargers went to surprising means to secure Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach. Read more
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Pegula stuns Swiatek, Sinner overcomes Medvedev in U.S. Open quarterfinals
Jessica Pegula ousted top seed Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals to continue the rich vein of American success at the U.S. Open today while men’s world number one Jannik Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev to book his spot in the semi-finals. Read more
Tua Tagovailoa’s biggest change heading into 2024 season? ‘He’s more vocal.’
It has been consistently repeated since training camp. Read more
Australian swimmer celebrates gold after fortune teller prediction
Three years after surviving a horrific bike accident, Australian Paralympic swimmer Alexa Leary claimed her second gold medal in a world record time in Paris today. Read more
Prized QBs fight in Florida as Jaguars visit Dolphins
Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Dolphins counterpart Tua Tagovailoa bring extra moxie to the field Sunday afternoon when Jacksonville and Miami collide in their season opener in Miami Gardens, Fla. Read more
Emma Navarro reaches first Grand Slam semifinal at U.S. Open
Emma Navarro reversed momentum by winning the last six games to defeat Spain’s Paula Badosa 6-2, 7-5 and reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open today in New York. Read more
Ukraine won’t stop fighting, adrenaline-fuelled war amputee says
Yevhenii Korinets is an adrenaline-fuelled man on a mission. Even if Ukraine are out of medal contention in sitting volleyball at the Paralympics, the war amputee is in Paris to deliver a message - his country will not stop fighting, on and off the battlefield. Read more
At the U.S. Open, player-commentators become part of the story
Nick Kyrgios and Chris Eubanks are making headlines with the microphone instead of the racket at Flushing Meadows this year, as the player-commentators find themselves in the spotlight at the U.S. Open. Read more
Palestinian athlete sees himself as a voice for his people
Nine months ago, Fadi Aldeeb missed several calls from his brother. The next day, he found out that he had been killed in an Israeli attack on his home. Read more
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California looks to crown first world surf champion since 1990
California has a great chance to crown a first homegrown world surfing champion in more than 30 years when Griffin Colapinto and Caitlin Simmers take part in the World Surf League (WSL) finals near San Clemente over the next couple of weeks. Read more
Mountain West won’t extend scheduling arrangement with ‘Pac-2’ schools
The Mountain West Conference had an agreement to schedule football games for its member schools against Oregon State and Washington State this season, but it does not plan to do so again in 2025, the league said in a statement Monday. Read more
49ers’ Ricky Pearsall shot in robbery attempt, now recovering
His mother, Erin Pearsall, said in a social media post on Sunday that her son was “extremely lucky.” Read more
Blue Jackets’ Gaudreau dead at 31 after being struck by vehicle
Gaudreau, 31, spent 11 seasons as a forward in the NHL with the Calgary Flames and Blue Jackets and earned the nickname ‘Johnny Hockey’ due to his infectious spirit for the game and electrifying talent on the ice. Read more
Muchova sends former champion Osaka packing in U.S. Open second round
Czech Karolina Muchova delivered a flawless display of serve-and-volley tennis to knock twice champion Naomi Osaka out of the U.S. Open with a 6-3 7-6(5) second-round victory on Thursday. Read more
Dash sign D Paige Nielsen to 4-year extension
The Houston Dash announced a new four-year contract for veteran defender Paige Nielsen on Tuesday. Read more
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese meet again when Fever visit Sky
It’s Caitlin Clark against Angel Reese for the fifth time in 2024 when the Indiana Fever travel to Chicago to face the Sky on Friday night. Read more
No. 3 Oregon begins Dillon Gabriel era vs. Idaho
A new era dawns for No. 3 Oregon in 2024, as it begins its first season in the Big Ten Conference having departed the Pac-12 with Washington, UCLA and Southern California. Read more
A complete guide to what’s on and stars to watch out for at Paris Paralympics
Did you feel bereft when the Olympics ended? Fear not, because the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics is today (Wednesday), marking the beginning of 11 days of sporting action, concluding with the closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday, September 8. Read more
NBC’s Paris Paralympics plan includes return of ‘Gold Zone’
If you want an example of the growth of the Paralympics as a media property, look no further than this: Read more
Joyful ceremony kickstarts Paris 2024 Paralympics
The event on the Champs Elysees and the Place de la Concorde was the first Paralympics curtain-raiser to be held outside a stadium. Read more
Paralympics tickets popular with Parisians who snubbed the Olympics
Parisians are the main buyers of tickets for the Paralympic Games, organisers said, rushing to grab a second opportunity to see competitions in some of the Games’ spectacular venues, after many chose to snub the Olympics or missed out on tickets. Read more
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