Why this may be best chance for an American man to win US Open again
The debate over when a breakthrough will occur continues into the 30th year. But suddenly, this year could be the best chance for that to happen. With the recent eliminations of two-time U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, four Americans will be in the last 16 when the fourth […]
Daniil Medvedev scores impressive straight-sets win to reach US Open fourth round
And then there was one. At this year's U.S. Open, Daniil Medvedev was the last man standing from one of the most exclusive clubs in tennis. The 28-year-old Russian, ranked fifth in the world, became the only remaining former U.S. Open champion in men's singles after defeating Italy's Flavio Coboli (ranked 31st) in straight sets, […]
Vanderbilt pulls off first major upset of 2024 season with shock OT win
The first college football upset of the season came from the SEC. Surprisingly, it was an SEC team that pulled off the upset. Vanderbilt, an oft-forgotten underdog in one of college football's big conferences, beat Virginia Tech 34-27 in overtime, putting a spotlight on a school that rarely gets the spotlight. The Commodores, who were […]
‘Overwhelmed Their Good Intentions’: Big Tech Appears To Be Sidelining Climate Pledges To Win The AI Race
American tech companies have long positioned themselves as pioneers in promoting a green economy, but a new challenge in winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race could jeopardize that goal. Google and Microsoft Two big tech companies with ambitious environmental goals, Microsoft and Huawei, have reported rising carbon emissions in recent years due to new, power-hungry […]
Jessica Pegula cruises to US Open fourth round in straight sets win
Jessica Pegula has reached the fourth round of the U.S. Open for the third consecutive year. The sixth-seeded American has yet to concede a set in the tournament since beating Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Pegula, who is one step closer to matching her 2023 result and matching […]
Caitlin Clark Victimized by Vicious Flagrant Foul During Big Win, Receives Standing Ovation from Opposing Crowd
When the Chicago Sky face off against Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, there are two sure bets: first, that the Fever wins (three out of four games isn't bad), and second, that Caitlin Clark falls victim to a egregious flagrant foul. The fourth quarter saw Clark and the Fever in complete control of the […]
Breanna Stewart scores 32 against old team in Liberty win over Storm
SEATTLE — Breanna Stewart scored 32 points, Sabrina Ionescu added 25 and the New York Liberty beat the Seattle Storm 98-85 on Friday night. Leonie Fiebic added 12 points for the Liberty (27-7), which bounced back after ending a three-game West Coast trip with a loss to the last-place Los Angeles Sparks. Jonquel Jones, who […]
Knicks’ Miles McBride hits shot to win West Virginia student tuition
Miles “Deuce” McBride helped pay someone's college fund. The Knicks guard and former West Virginia University star made an incredible shot over a crowd of students on “The Pat McAfee Show,” broadcast live from the school on Friday. McBride appeared on McAfee's show, a former punter and fellow West Virginia University alumnus, and made a […]
Tylor Megill rebounds to back Mets to win over lowly White Sox
CHICAGO — Tyler Megill could have passed for a 1962 Mets player early in Friday's game, but by the time it ended, all was forgiven. Simply put, Megill got his act together against what may be the worst team in MLB history, the White Sox, and gave the Mets a chance to win. Megill pitched […]
Andrey Rublev runs away with dominant third-round win at US Open
Following the results of Friday's day session at the U.S. Open, many players were expecting some tough competition from the Americans, but it was mostly won by the players who came to Flushing for the year's final Grand Slam tournament. The match between No. 6 ranked Andrey Rublev and No. 32 ranked Jiri Lechecka was […]