Elena Rybakina overpowered World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 7-6 (7-0) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to win the WTA Finals singles title, sealing her biggest triumph since Wimbledon 2022 and the record $5,235,000 champion prize. Both arrived unbeaten from round-robin play. Rybakina’s serving and destructive groundstrokes carried her through two...
In a marathon postseason capped by a 5-4, 11-inning Game 7 over the Blue Jays, the Dodgers became the first repeat World Series champion in 25 years, securing the franchise’s ninth title and third in six seasons. Their path featured two extra-inning Series wins — including an 18-inning epic. Defining...
In Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Bucks past the Bulls 126-110 with 41 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, eclipsing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most 40-point games in franchise history at 56. Teammates Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins marveled at his nightly dominance, while Doc Rivers and Kyle Kuzma voiced...
New Zealand survived three yellow cards and a ferocious second-half surge to keep their unbeaten run against Scotland intact, edging a breathless contest at Murrayfield. Tries from Cameron Roigard and Will Jordan and a Beauden Barrett penalty built a 17-0 halftime lead. Scotland roared back as Ewan Ashman and Kyle...
Former Cowboys player and 2024 assistant defensive line coach Greg Ellis spoke candidly about his regret over not staying in touch with defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died this week in an apparent suicide. Ellis, who advocated drafting Kneeland and saw himself in the player, recalled noticing him withdraw but...
Georgia’s No. 5 Bulldogs visit Mississippi State on Saturday at Davis Wade Stadium, a week 11 SEC trip David Pollack called a trap game. Kirby Smart’s 7-1 team rides a four-game streak, but this is only its third road game, while 5-4 Mississippi State comes off a 38-35 win over...
The Arizona Cardinals are weighing Kyler Murray’s future as a mid March trigger approaches that would guarantee another $19.5 million. Extensive talks are expected, but sources believe a split is likely, with one saying “a separation is imminent.” Murray was placed on injured reserve with a mid foot sprain, sidelined...
Baylor is investigating athletic director Mack Rhoades after reports he grabbed tight end Michael Trigg by the shirt and cursed at him on the sideline over a gold undershirt during the Sept. 20 game against Arizona State. Head coach Dave Aranda and tight ends coach Jarrett Anderson later confronted Rhoades...
USC turned a shaky start into a 38-17 win over Northwestern, pivoting on quarterback Jayden Maiava’s chase-down hit after his own interception, a goal-line fumble that gave the Trojans the ball and momentum. King Miller answered with a 55-yard burst and a short touchdown in a second-quarter 14-point swing, while...
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that quarterback Brock Purdy could suit up Sunday against the Rams for the first time in six weeks, potentially as Mac Jones’ backup, with a decision due Saturday. Purdy is questionable but “further along” in recovering from a toe injury aggravated in Week...
