American Taylor Fritz credits girlfriend’s influence amid Wimbledon semis run

The 27-year-old girlfriend of Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and the New York Times’ Style section. LONDON, UK — Morgan Riddle’s effect on Wimbledon semifinalist Taylor Fritz’s rise in the rankings has been significant. He says so himself. Riddle has been at the All England Club this year and others in … Read more

NCAA committees consider changes to March Madness. Here’s what they’re discussing

The idea of expanding the tournament picked up steam in the spring when NCAA President Charlie Baker said it could add value. WASHINGTON — The committees for men’s and women’s Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations. “The still viable … Read more

MMA star reveals he ‘only died four times’ in first update since double lung transplant

The former Olympic wrestler revealed he remembers little from a 45-day ordeal between late May and early July. MILWAUKEE — Former Olympic wrestler and MMA star Ben Askren, who has been hospitalized in Wisconsin after a severe case of pneumonia, said in a post on social media Wednesday that he had undergone a double lung … Read more

Hundreds gather at high school stadium to honor the many lost to deadly Texas floods

Mourners gathered Wednesday night at Tivy High School’s stadium, where they had celebrated victories and suffered losses on the field. KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Hundreds prayed, wept and held one another at a Texas prayer service for the 120 people who died in catastrophic flash floods and the many more reported missing. While search crews … Read more

How did the San Antonio Spurs-Ledger partnership begin? A chat with Ledger’s CMO Ariel Wengroff | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ partnership with Ledger, the world’s top digital asset security firm, takes center court. Ledger’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ariel Wengroff, breaks down the partnership’s origins, highlighting shared French roots and core values.  From jersey patches to community programs, discover how Ledger plans to engage with Spurs fans across the … Read more

How did the Spurs-Ledger partnership begin? A chat with Ledger’s CMO Ariel Wengroff | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs‘ partnership with Ledger, the world’s top digital asset security firm, takes center court. Ledger’s Chief Marketing Officer, Ariel Wengroff, breaks down the partnership’s origins, highlighting shared French roots and core values.  From jersey patches to community programs, discover how Ledger plans to engage with Spurs fans across the … Read more