Marino rallies to win U.S. Open singles qualifier, Branstine and Galarneau bounced
[ad_1] Rebecca Marino of Vancouver started strong, faded, then scrambled to survive two match points before rallying to save her bid to qualify for the 145th U.S. Open Tennis Championships on Monday in New York. Marino won the first set of her women’s singles match 6-3 in 31 minutes against Lanlana Tararudee, but then lost 6-2 and was down 5-3

Canada leading the way when it comes to applications to volunteer at 2026 World Cup
[ad_1] Canada is leading the way when it comes to volunteering to work at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Organizers of the Canadian end of the tournament say Toronto and Vancouver rank one-two among the 16 host cities in the number of applications. Of the more than 565,000 total volunteer applications to date, over 180,000 are to work in Canada

‘I tried but I can’t’
[ad_1] As Jannik Sinner held back tears five games and 20 minutes into his hotly-anticipated final against Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati, his mind would have not only been filled with regret at being unable to play through an important final for a major tournament title, but it would have also with worry about greater priorities in the near future: defending

Kaneria slams Pak teammate Afridi, backs Irfan Pathan
[ad_1] Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has voiced his support for ex-India cricketer Irfan Pathan when he opened up on his heated exchange with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi. The all-rounder from Baroda divulged that Afridi often tried to provoke him with sharp remarks and personal comments while highlighting some of the intense moments they shared both on and off

Louisville basketball roster 2025-26, starting lineup prediction: Cardinals set to challenge Duke in ACC race
[ad_1] Louisville is ready to continue soaring upward in 2025-26 after winning three times as many games last season (27) than it did in the previous three combined. It was a sterling debut campaign for coach Pat Kelsey, who followed it up with an equally good offseason to position the Cardinals for a shot at ACC supremacy. A team that

Clemson TE, ex-basketball standout Ian Schieffelin arrested on suspicion of DUI
[ad_1] Clemson tight end Ian Schieffelin was arrested this weekend on suspicion of DUI, the team confirmed in a statement. Coach Dabo Swinney said Schieffelin, who played the last four years with the Clemson basketball team, will miss time this year as a disciplinary measure. According to the City of Clemson Police Department report, an officer conducting a routine patrol

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City start Premier League on winning foot | Jose Mourinho back in UCL action
[ad_1] The opening weekend of Premier League action delivered plenty of good news for the title contenders, while European action takes center stage midweek as a handful of teams inch closer to booking their spots in the UEFA Champions League. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest as the European club game is back in full swing. 📺 Footy fix All

‘It looked like a Mumbai cricket pitch out there…’ Geelong Cats coach compares SCG surface to Mumbai pitch
[ad_1] In its 17-year history, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) remains one of the few Australian cricket venues that does not use drop-in pitches. The iconic stadium, which has also hosted the Australian Football League (AFL) side Sydney Swans since 1982, sees AFL matches take over every March. However, due to the tight schedule between cricket and AFL, the transitions

‘It makes you humble, and it increases your compassion for people’: Tennis great Chris Evert on her fight with cancer | Tennis News
[ad_1] With 18 Grand Slam under her belt, Chris Evert remains one of the all-time greats in women’s tennis and tied for fifth-best in women’s tennis history along with long-time competitor Martina Navratilova. It was in 2022 that Evert was first diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, which recurred in 2023. The 70-year-old fought the disease and overcame it and she says

Supreme Court to hear plea on row between AIFF and FSDL over non-renewal of contracts of ISL clubs
[ad_1] The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 22 a matter involving a row between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and FSDL over the fate of 11 Indian Super League (ISL) clubs due to the non-renewal of their contracts with the national federation and the tournament’s organisers. The 11 ISL clubs have warned the AIFF that

Jim Harbaugh ‘not engaging’ after Michigan sign-stealing penalties: Chargers coach refuses specifics
[ad_1] Jim Harbaugh has no interest in reacting to the NCAA’s penalties levied last week after its investigation into sign-stealing at Michigan, which includes a 10-year show-cause for the former Wolverines coach. The Los Angeles Chargers coach said after Saturday night’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams he would not comment on the rulings. “Like I said to you

Inside the college basketball positional groups primed for a big jump or step back in 2025-26
[ad_1] Selecting one position group from each of the five high-major conferences that is slated to get way better (or worse). [ad_2] Source link

Leeds United vs. Everton prediction, odds, start time: 2025 Premier League picks for Monday, Aug. 18
[ad_1] The English Premier League is back, and Matchweek 1 will wrap up on Monday with Leeds United hosting Everton FC in a standalone match. Leeds won the EFL Championship last season to earn their way back into the EPL after two seasons in England’s second division. Meanwhile, Everton finished 13th in the EPL table last season but closed out

Jasprit Bumrah offered fresh advice on workload management: ‘Our physios are the better judges’ | Cricket News
[ad_1] Jasprit Bumrah (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Former BCCI chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma has supported Jasprit Bumrah‘s decision to play only three Tests in the five-match Anderson-Tendulkar series against England. The decision was made to manage Bumrah’s workload, despite facing criticism.Bumrah, who has been prone to injuries, participated in the first, third, and fourth Tests while Mohammed Siraj

Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav to stay as India’s T20I captain, Shubman Gill likely to miss out | Cricket News
[ad_1] Mumbai: The focus is likely to be on maintaining continuity and keeping faith in the young and successful T20 specialists when the Indian selectors meet here at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters on Tuesday to pick the squad for the Asia Cup (to be played in the T20 format) in the UAE, scheduled from

Untold tale: Sunil Gavaskar ‘could get away with murder’, once snubbed the Prime Minister – Ex-teammate | Cricket News
[ad_1] LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 03: Media member and former Indian cpatain, Sunil Gavaskar speaks during day four of the Fifth Test Match between England and India at The Kia Oval on August 03, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former India cricketer Karsan Ghavri shared a few interesting facts about his ex-teammate Sunil Gavaskar and explained

‘We have players to win any game in the Premier League’: Ruben Amorim exudes confidence after Manchester United’s tight 0-1 loss to Arsenal | Football News
[ad_1] Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim said that the team can beat any other team in the Premier league after the Red Devils’ tight 1-0 loss to Arsenal on Sunday. United dominated the play for most of the match, keeping players like Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice uncharacteristically quiet. They, however, conceded from a corner in the 13th

‘Perform in BBL’: PAK coach Mike Hesson explains how Babar Azam can return to T20I squad after Asia Cup snub | Cricket News
[ad_1] Babar Azam and Mike Hesson (Images via Getty Images) Pakstan coach Mike Hesson has hinted that Babar Azam’s path back into the national T20I side could run through Australia’s Big Bash League later this year. The 30-year-old has been sidelined from the shortest format since late 2024, with selectors leaving him out of both the upcoming tri-series against UAE

‘We were total s**t’: Neymar left in tears after biggest career defeat with 6-0 loss, fans stage protest as Santos near relegation | Football News
[ad_1] Brazil superstar Neymar was left shattered on Sunday as he endured the worst defeat of his professional club career as Santos crashed to a 0-6 drubbing at the hands of Vasco da Gama on Sunday in a Brazilian Serie A fixture vital to the relegation battle of both sides. After five of the six goals were blasted in during

Joey Aguilar named Tennessee’s starting QB: UCLA transfer takes over after departure of Nico Iamaleava
[ad_1] Imagn Images No. 24 Tennessee has decided on its new starting quarterback. Joey Aguilar, who transferred in from UCLA following the departure of Nico Iamaleava, will lead the offense onto the field when the Vols open their season against Syracuse in Atlanta on Aug. 30, the program announced. Aguilar transferred from Appalachian State to UCLA in the winter and then from UCLA

Omaha basketball player Deng Mayar dies at 22 in drowning accident
[ad_1] The University of Nebraska at Omaha confirmed Sunday the death of men’s basketball player Deng Mayar, who drowned at Blackridge Reservoir in Herriman, Utah, on Saturday. He was 22. Mayar joined the Omaha program this offseason through the transfer portal. The Salt Lake City native spent the last two years of his career at North Dakota and made 15

WATCH: Scottie Scheffler ridiculous hole out clinches BMW Championship 2025, history alongside Tiger Woods
[ad_1] Getty Images Like so many times before in his PGA Tour career, Scottie Scheffler delivered his best when his best was required. This time, at the 2025 BMW Championship on Sunday, it was among his most spectacular efforts yet. The world No. 1 holed out a miraculous chip-in on the 17th hole at Caves Valley Golf Club, propelling him

Bears vs. Bills odds, prediction: Free expert picks for NFL preseason Week 2
[ad_1] The Chicago Bears will host the Buffalo Bills in a 2025 NFL preseason battle on Sunday. The Bears are coming off a 24-24 tie with the Dolphins, while the Bills lost to the Giants, 34-25, in their first preseason contest. The Bills won their fifth straight AFC East title last year, going 13-4, and will try to build momentum

College football Week 0 betting: Proven expert shares bets to make early and bets to wait on
[ad_1] College football season is finally here. Sure, Week 0 gives us just a taste before we kick off a full slate of games on Aug. 30, but a little football is better than no football. Each Sunday during the season, I will preview some of the bigger college football games early in the week, give a play I like,

Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United | Football News
[ad_1] Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori headed home an early corner, aided by a weak challenge from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, to earn a 1-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, spoiling the hosts’ season opener. Despite a cast of new faces, Mikel Arteta’s visitors proved they are still lethal from set pieces with Calafiori netting in the 13th