Barcelona maintained their flawless start to the La Liga season with a 7-2 demolition of Racing Santander at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Raphinha scored three, João Cancelo struck twice from distance, and Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also found the net. The hosts led 4-1 at half-time but conceded a second after a goalkeeping error, before pulling away again.
Thomas Tuchel has defended his substitutions in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, saying he felt the team was waiting for death. England led through Anthony Gordon but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 2-1 win. Tuchel, preparing to name his squad for Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic, said the pain of the loss remains his scar.
Deiveson Figueiredo, the only former UFC titleholder on the UFC 332 card, has pushed back at fans who call the lineup weak. The event, set for the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 3, will crown a new women's flyweight champion after Valentina Shevchenko vacated her belt due to a serious injury. Figueiredo faces Payton Talbott in the co-main event.
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field as a visiting player and hit his 300th career home run, a ninth-inning shot off Kodai Senga that tied the score. The Baltimore Orioles went on to win 7-5 in 11 innings. Mets starter Sean Manaea said the crowd's reaction to an opposing player was 'crazy to me,' while shortstop Francisco Lindor was disappointed fans booed rookie Jonah Tong after he walked Alonso in the third.
ESPN recorded its largest US Open final audience since it began televising the tournament in 2009, with an average of 3.2 million viewers on ABC for Alexander Zverev's four-set win over Ben Shelton. The match peaked at 4 million viewers. Overall, the two-week event averaged 1.2 million viewers across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, a 4% year-over-year increase, making it ESPN's most-watched US Open since 2022.
Matt Renshaw struck his maiden One Day International century on Tuesday, guiding Australia to a 59-run win over Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. The left-hander made 109 as Australia posted 294 for 8, then praised the opportunity to play ODI cricket and expressed hope of featuring at the ODI World Cup. Nathan Ellis took five wickets.
Ryan Leonard has signed an eight-year, $84 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals. The deal, which begins next season, carries an average annual value of $10.5 million. The 21-year-old forward recorded 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists) in 75 games during the 2025-26 season, his first full NHL campaign. He ranked third among rookies in power-play points (14) and 5-on-5 goals (16). Leonard is currently entering the final season of his three-year, entry-level contract.
The Anaheim Ducks have signed left wing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract through the 2031-32 NHL season, a deal reported to carry an $81 million total value and a $13.5 million average annual value. Gauthier, 22, led Anaheim in points during both the 2025-26 regular season and the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and his new contract includes $69.5 million in signing bonuses ahead of a change to the collective bargaining agreement.
Fluminense secured a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Tuesday, overcoming a 2-1 defeat at Platense with a 3-2 aggregate win. First-half goals from Guido Mainero and Bruno Sepúlveda had drawn the Argentine hosts level on aggregate, but Agustín Canobbio scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute. The 2023 champions will meet the winner of Wednesday's quarterfinal between Liga Deportiva de Quito and Palmeiras.
Thomas Tuchel has expressed regret over not eating grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's 3-2 World Cup last-16 victory against Mexico in July. The Three Lions played much of the second half with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card. England later lost to Argentina in the semi-finals but beat France to claim third place. Tuchel called the Mexico win a campaign highlight and praised the squad's unity, especially their reaction when Jordan Henderson broke his arm while celebrating.
The Minnesota Wild have signed head coach John Hynes to a multi-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday. Hynes, 51, is entering his fourth season in Minnesota after guiding the Wild to a six-game first-round playoff victory over the Dallas Stars last season, the franchise's first series win in 11 seasons. Minnesota finished third in the Western Conference with 104 points and set a franchise record with a 25.2 percent power-play conversion rate.
On September 16, 2010, the Seattle Storm completed an undefeated postseason by sweeping the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA finals. The date also marks other notable sports moments: O.J. Simpson's 250-yard rushing game in 1973, Dave Winfield's 3,000th hit in 1993, and the NHL lockout in 2012. These events highlight a range of achievements and disruptions in sports history.
UEFA has selected Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou over Wembley Stadium to stage the 2029 Champions League final, while Bayern Munich's ground will host the 2028 edition. The executive committee, meeting in Thessaloniki, also confirmed venues for the Europa League, Conference League, Women's Champions League and Super Cup, and approved a change to the Nations League's promotion and relegation system.
Pakistan was sanctioned for a slow over-rate during its eight-wicket loss to England, fined 50% of its match fee and docked 11 World Test Championship points, sitting at the bottom of the WTC table with two wins from nine Tests.
The New York Yankees have clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season and the ninth time in ten years, aided by a Toronto Blue Jays loss on Monday. With Aaron Judge back from injury and a pitching staff that leads the majors in ERA, the Yankees are positioned to challenge for their first World Series title since 2009. However, they still trail the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East and face a potentially weak American League field.
A report that Drew Brees considered coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos in the AFC Championship has run into a hard NFL rule: Brees remains on the Saints' reserve-retired list, and a retired player must return by the Tuesday after Week 13 to be eligible. The Saints would also have had to release him, exposing him to waivers. Any Denver contact without permission could be tampering.
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win his first US Open title, securing his second major championship after winning this year's French Open. The top-seeded Zverev tuned out a crowd cheering for Shelton to prevent the first Grand Slam title by an American man since 2003.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, a rematch of the 2026 Australian Open final. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, advanced with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula, while Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Rybakina will become world No. 1 on Monday, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign.
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in a US Open semifinal on Friday, moving one win from becoming the first American man to claim a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton, who earlier eliminated Carlos Alcaraz, will meet Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final. He has lost all five of his previous meetings with Zverev.
Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday to reach his first Grand Slam final. The No. 8 seed will face No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday, with a chance to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton is also the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
Barcelona thrash Racing Santander 7-2 to stay perfect
Barcelona maintained their flawless start to the La Liga season with a 7-2 demolition of Racing Santander at Camp Nou on Wednesday. Raphinha scored three, João Cancelo struck twice from distance, and Gabriel Jesus and Lamine Yamal also found the net. The hosts led 4-1 at half-time but conceded a second after a goalkeeping error, before pulling away again.
Tuchel Defends England Substitutions in World Cup Semi-Final Loss
Thomas Tuchel has defended his substitutions in England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, saying he felt the team was waiting for death. England led through Anthony Gordon but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez gave Argentina a 2-1 win. Tuchel, preparing to name his squad for Nations League matches against Spain, Croatia and the Czech Republic, said the pain of the loss remains his scar.
Figueiredo Defends UFC 332 Card Against Fan Criticism
Deiveson Figueiredo, the only former UFC titleholder on the UFC 332 card, has pushed back at fans who call the lineup weak. The event, set for the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on October 3, will crown a new women's flyweight champion after Valentina Shevchenko vacated her belt due to a serious injury. Figueiredo faces Payton Talbott in the co-main event.
Mets Players Unsettled by Citi Field Cheers for Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso returned to Citi Field as a visiting player and hit his 300th career home run, a ninth-inning shot off Kodai Senga that tied the score. The Baltimore Orioles went on to win 7-5 in 11 innings. Mets starter Sean Manaea said the crowd's reaction to an opposing player was 'crazy to me,' while shortstop Francisco Lindor was disappointed fans booed rookie Jonah Tong after he walked Alonso in the third.
ESPN Sets US Open Viewership Record With Zverev's Win
ESPN recorded its largest US Open final audience since it began televising the tournament in 2009, with an average of 3.2 million viewers on ABC for Alexander Zverev's four-set win over Ben Shelton. The match peaked at 4 million viewers. Overall, the two-week event averaged 1.2 million viewers across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, a 4% year-over-year increase, making it ESPN's most-watched US Open since 2022.
Renshaw's Maiden ODI Century Fuels World Cup Ambitions
Matt Renshaw struck his maiden One Day International century on Tuesday, guiding Australia to a 59-run win over Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club. The left-hander made 109 as Australia posted 294 for 8, then praised the opportunity to play ODI cricket and expressed hope of featuring at the ODI World Cup. Nathan Ellis took five wickets.
Capitals Lock Up Ryan Leonard With Eight-Year, $84 Million Deal
Ryan Leonard has signed an eight-year, $84 million contract extension with the Washington Capitals. The deal, which begins next season, carries an average annual value of $10.5 million. The 21-year-old forward recorded 45 points (20 goals, 25 assists) in 75 games during the 2025-26 season, his first full NHL campaign. He ranked third among rookies in power-play points (14) and 5-on-5 goals (16). Leonard is currently entering the final season of his three-year, entry-level contract.
Ducks Lock Up Cutter Gauthier With Six-Year Deal
The Anaheim Ducks have signed left wing Cutter Gauthier to a six-year contract through the 2031-32 NHL season, a deal reported to carry an $81 million total value and a $13.5 million average annual value. Gauthier, 22, led Anaheim in points during both the 2025-26 regular season and the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and his new contract includes $69.5 million in signing bonuses ahead of a change to the collective bargaining agreement.
Fluminense Reaches Copa Libertadores Semifinals
Fluminense secured a place in the Copa Libertadores semifinals on Tuesday, overcoming a 2-1 defeat at Platense with a 3-2 aggregate win. First-half goals from Guido Mainero and Bruno Sepúlveda had drawn the Argentine hosts level on aggregate, but Agustín Canobbio scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute. The 2023 champions will meet the winner of Wednesday's quarterfinal between Liga Deportiva de Quito and Palmeiras.
Tuchel's Azteca Regret: England Boss Wishes He Ate Grass
Thomas Tuchel has expressed regret over not eating grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's 3-2 World Cup last-16 victory against Mexico in July. The Three Lions played much of the second half with ten men after Jarell Quansah's red card. England later lost to Argentina in the semi-finals but beat France to claim third place. Tuchel called the Mexico win a campaign highlight and praised the squad's unity, especially their reaction when Jordan Henderson broke his arm while celebrating.
Wild Extend Head Coach John Hynes With Multi-Year Deal
The Minnesota Wild have signed head coach John Hynes to a multi-year contract extension, the club announced Tuesday. Hynes, 51, is entering his fourth season in Minnesota after guiding the Wild to a six-game first-round playoff victory over the Dallas Stars last season, the franchise's first series win in 11 seasons. Minnesota finished third in the Western Conference with 104 points and set a franchise record with a 25.2 percent power-play conversion rate.
Seattle Storm's Undefeated Postseason and Sports Milestones
On September 16, 2010, the Seattle Storm completed an undefeated postseason by sweeping the Atlanta Dream in the WNBA finals. The date also marks other notable sports moments: O.J. Simpson's 250-yard rushing game in 1973, Dave Winfield's 3,000th hit in 1993, and the NHL lockout in 2012. These events highlight a range of achievements and disruptions in sports history.
Camp Nou Wins 2029 Champions League Final, Munich Gets 2028
UEFA has selected Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou over Wembley Stadium to stage the 2029 Champions League final, while Bayern Munich's ground will host the 2028 edition. The executive committee, meeting in Thessaloniki, also confirmed venues for the Europa League, Conference League, Women's Champions League and Super Cup, and approved a change to the Nations League's promotion and relegation system.
Pakistan Fined and Docked 11 WTC Points for Slow Over-Rate
Pakistan was sanctioned for a slow over-rate during its eight-wicket loss to England, fined 50% of its match fee and docked 11 World Test Championship points, sitting at the bottom of the WTC table with two wins from nine Tests.
Yankees Clinch Playoff Berth, Eye End to World Series Drought
The New York Yankees have clinched a playoff spot for the third consecutive season and the ninth time in ten years, aided by a Toronto Blue Jays loss on Monday. With Aaron Judge back from injury and a pitching staff that leads the majors in ERA, the Yankees are positioned to challenge for their first World Series title since 2009. However, they still trail the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East and face a potentially weak American League field.
Brees Comeback Talk for Broncos Hits NFL Rule Wall
A report that Drew Brees considered coming out of retirement to play for the Broncos in the AFC Championship has run into a hard NFL rule: Brees remains on the Saints' reserve-retired list, and a retired player must return by the Tuesday after Week 13 to be eligible. The Saints would also have had to release him, exposing him to waivers. Any Denver contact without permission could be tampering.
Zverev Wins US Open, Denies Shelton and US Men
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 on Sunday to win his first US Open title, securing his second major championship after winning this year's French Open. The top-seeded Zverev tuned out a crowd cheering for Shelton to prevent the first Grand Slam title by an American man since 2003.
Sabalenka and Rybakina to clash in US Open final rematch
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows on Saturday, a rematch of the 2026 Australian Open final. Sabalenka, the two-time defending champion, advanced with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jessica Pegula, while Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Rybakina will become world No. 1 on Monday, ending Sabalenka's 99-week reign.
Shelton Reaches US Open Final, Eyes First American Slam Since 2003
Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in a US Open semifinal on Friday, moving one win from becoming the first American man to claim a Grand Slam singles title since Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton, who earlier eliminated Carlos Alcaraz, will meet Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final. He has lost all five of his previous meetings with Zverev.
Shelton Beats Tiafoe, Reaches First US Open Final
Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday to reach his first Grand Slam final. The No. 8 seed will face No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on Sunday, with a chance to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick in 2003. Shelton is also the first Black American man to reach a US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972.
