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Ben Shelton closes in on Taylor Fritz for American No. 1 at US Open
The American pecking order is on the line at the US Open. Ben Shelton is within 95 points of Taylor Fritz in the live Race to Turin and has risen to a career-high No. 5 in the live rankings. With Fritz’s 1,200 US Open runner-up points set to fall, Shelton can pass him by reaching the last 16 and going one round further. Frances Tiafoe advanced but is fighting to stay in the Top 20.
UNC names Gio Lopez starting QB: Why Bill Belichick chose the transfer over veteran Max Johnson
Bill Belichick picked transfer Gio Lopez as North Carolina’s starting quarterback for 2025, edging out veteran Max Johnson. Lopez, who began his career as a defensive back, posted efficient numbers at South Alabama and impressed with his mobility and decision-making. Belichick says Johnson and freshman Bryce Baker will stay ready, but Lopez gets the bulk of reps ahead of the season opener vs. TCU.
Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft: How a six-ring partnership unraveled in public
They built a six-title dynasty, then split with smiles that didn’t last. Since January 2024, Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft have traded barbs over credit, control, and legacy. Belichick’s move to UNC and his memoir’s pointed omissions fueled the rift. The Patriots press on without him, while their past—and the feud—still shapes the future.
WTA rankings: Sabalenka's No. 1 reign faces its toughest test in New York
Aryna Sabalenka has held No. 1 for a year, but New York could decide whether that streak survives. With a 50-10 record and three titles in 2025, she’s been consistent, yet the US Open and summer hard-court swing can flip the rankings fast. Rivals like Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina are close. Here’s how the math, the draw, and form could shake up the top spot.
Jessica Pegula felt 'terrible' before US Open 2025 — and then flipped the switch after a rough Sabalenka hit
Jessica Pegula says she felt awful about her game just days before the 2025 US Open, after Aryna Sabalenka dominated her in practice. She even cut the session short and reset with friends at an escape room. A week later, she's in the quarterfinals without dropping a set and will face Barbora Krejcikova, calling the turnaround a complete 180 from last year’s confident run.
Oregon vs Montana State: Ducks cruise 59-13 as Dante Moore debuts and freshman Jordon Davison makes history
Oregon opened its 2025 season with a 59-13 win over Montana State at Autzen Stadium. Dante Moore threw three touchdown passes to three different receivers, and true freshman Jordon Davison became the first Ducks freshman to rush for three TDs in a season opener. Montana State’s Taco Dowler caught 12 passes for 107 yards. Attendance was 57,257. Oregon entered ranked No. 7; Montana State was No. 2 in FCS.
AC Milan beat Lecce 2-0: Loftus-Cheek and Pulisic score as Modrić sets age record
Milan calmed nerves with a 2-0 win at Lecce, their first victory of the 2025/26 Serie A season. Ruben Loftus-Cheek headed in from a Luka Modrić free kick before Christian Pulisic sealed it late. Modrić, at 39 years and 354 days, became the oldest midfielder to assist in Serie A since 2004/05. Milan’s run of scoring at least two in 11 straight league matches vs Lecce continued.
Nebraska vs Cincinnati: Huskers edge Bearcats 20–17 at Arrowhead in a tense opener
Nebraska squeaked past Cincinnati 20–17 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, opening the 2025 season with a one-score win at a neutral site. The tight scoreline fit the tone: defense, field position, and late-game poise. For Nebraska, it’s an early résumé boost. For Cincinnati, it’s proof their defense can travel. The wider Big Ten–Big 12 stakes make this one matter beyond August.
Nebraska High School Football Week 1 2025: Schedule, Matchups, and Early Storylines
Week 1 of the 2025 Nebraska high school football season kicks off statewide with games across all NSAA classes, from Class A to six-man. Early computer rankings begin to form, streams and radio will cover key matchups, and C1 features Ashland-Greenwood at Douglas County West. The NSAA has set first-round playoffs for late October, with championship games in November at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln.
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz blitzes Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 to reach third round
Carlos Alcaraz crushed Italy’s Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in 90 minutes under the Arthur Ashe lights to reach the US Open third round. The No. 2 seed didn’t face a break point, led 32–11 in winners, and has now held serve in 27 straight games at Flushing Meadows. It’s a sharp turnaround from last year’s early exit as he chases a second title in New York.
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