It was the first singles victory for Williams in nearly two years. WASHINGTON — Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman to win a tour-level singles match in professional tennis, delivering some of her familiar big serves and groundstrokes at age 45 while beating Peyton Stearns — 22 years her junior — by a 6-3, 6-4 … Read more
The USOPC told federations overseeing several sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation … Read more
Comparisons with Tiger Woods are natural, but their games, their styles, their paths are not all that similar. PORTRUSH, UK — Even with four majors, three legs of the Grand Slam and 20 victories around the world, it’s a little early to be making Scottie Scheffler comparisons. And yes, it’s a bit silly. But one … Read more
Jones talked about injuries when discussing Micah Parsons contract negotiations. And he pulled in another start Cowboys’ player, too. HOUSTON — One of the best things right now about the Houston Texans? They are not the Dallas Cowboys. Another contract dispute is making headlines for that team up 45 North. This season, it involves star … Read more
WWE is teaming up with Fandango to bring SummerSlam to the big screen. WASHINGTON — The WWE is bringing its premium live events to movie theaters across the country. Starting with SummerSlam 2025, WWE and Fandango will partner on a “multi-event collaboration” to showcase World Wrestling Entertainment’s premium shows in cinemas. Regal Cinemas will be the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama hosted the “Hoops Gambit” in his home city of Le Chesnay, France, which featured a day of chess and a basketball tournament for fans of all ages. And from the look of the videos and photos from the event, it was a huge success, with Wemby’s teammate … Read more
The Charlotte Hornets clinch their first NBA Summer League title, defeating the Sacramento Kings 83-78. For the first time in franchise history, the Charlotte Hornets are NBA Summer League champions, beating the Sacramento Kings in the final, 83-78. The Hornets went 6-0 throughout their time in Las Vegas. This was the first time in franchise … Read more