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The favorite to win the U.S. Open, and the tournament’s defending champ, is going home early. Carlos Alcaraz, the top-seeded 20-year-old fresh off a Wimbledon title and winner of last year’s big event in Queens, lost to No. 3 Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. The win was redemption for …

Two men have been charged with criminal trespass after their protest at the U.S. Open Thursday night. Gregory Schwedock, 35, of New York City, and 50-year-old Shayok Mukhopadhyay, of White Plains, New York, were arrested for the protest. Mukhopadhyay was also charged with disorderly conduct. Mukhopadhyay glued his feet to …

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered two documented concussions last year, both of which generated controversy. In Week 3 of last year, Tagovailoa took a hit in the game against the Buffalo Bills and wobbled to the turf. It turned out, an investigation confirmed, that he passed concussion protocol and …

The U.S. men’s basketball team fell short of expectations at the FIBA World Cup. Team USA suffered a two-point loss to Germany in the semifinals in the Philippines on Friday. Despite the disappointing defeat, the American men’s team will still compete for the bronze medal, when the take on Canada …

By OutKick’s Clay Travis In the summer of 2014, the cable and satellite bundle peaked. One hundred million households were subscribed to ESPN, the most successful channel in the history of cable, and the apex of the greatest business in the history of media had been reached. But no one …

The San Francisco 49ers have made three NFC Championship appearances, advancing to one Super Bowl, in the last four seasons. Last year, injuries hampered the Niners’ chances, but NFL legend and Hall of Fame wide receiver Jerry Rice believes this year’s team – from the top down – is the …

The climate group Extinction Rebellion took responsibility for the protest that disrupted a U.S. Open match between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova on Thursday night. Three protesters were seen in the stands wearing shirts that read “End Fossil Fuels” and at least one protester glued his shoes to the floor …

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration was spoiled for a bit in the first quarter. That’s because it was the Detroit Lions who struck first in the season opener. Amon-Ra St. Brown scored the first touchdown of the 2023 season – a 9-yard reception on 3rd-and-6. CLICK HERE FOR …

Two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was among many who attended the funeral of Windham Rotunda, better known as WWE star Bray Wyatt, Wednesday. Rotunda died at age 36 in late August. The wrestling community was in shock when news broke of Wyatt’s death, and Flair was among those …

LSU women’s basketball head coach Kim Mulkey won a championship in April, and now she is being rewarded.  Mulkey has agreed to a new 10-year contract worth $32 million which must still be confirmed by the LSU board of supervisors on Friday, according to ESPN.  Head coach Kim Mulkey of …

The heat has been a major factor at the US Open this year. As the New York City area experienced a bit of a heatwave after weeks of cooler temperatures, tennis legend John McEnroe and current star Daniil Medvedev complained about the conditions. McEnroe on Wednesday was at a remote …

The start of the NFL regular season is only a few hours away, and from the time the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII over the Philadelphia Eagles to their matchup against the Detroit Lions, a lot has happened. The Chiefs have seemed to always be on the upswing …

Carl Nassib, the first openly gay active player in the NFL, announced his retirement from football Wednesday.  Nassib crafted an Instagram post to make his announcement, reflecting on his football journey. He said he’s going to devote his time to his company, Rayze, an app that connects people to nonprofits …

The debate about whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the greatest player in NBA history remains ongoing. The Chicago Bulls drafted Jordan the mid-1980s, and he went on to dominate in the ’90s, winning all six of his NBA titles. James was the top overall pick in 2003. The …

Spain women’s soccer star Jenni Hermoso has filed a complaint against Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales, accusing him of sexual assault after kissing her during the team’s Women’s World Cup Final celebration in August.  After Spain defeated England to win its first World Cup, Rubiales went viral for all …

It has been one wild summer for Paul Skenes, and now the Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher gets to rest. The Pirates announced Tuesday that Skenes will not pitch again this season and was placed on the development list. Skenes had been pitching in the Florida Complex League, Single-A and Double-A. He …

Miami Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell is tasked with taking Tua Tagovailoa to the next level as the team will compete in one of the toughest divisions in the NFL this season. Bevell, who is in his second season with Miami, suffered a bit of a setback in the early …

The NFL offseason saw a handful of big moves in which star players were traded to different teams or signed with a new organization to help further their careers and hopefully make an impact. The obvious ones drew all of the attention – Aaron Rodgers going to the New York …

Kim Russell, the women’s lacrosse head coach at Oberlin College, a liberal arts school in Ohio, continues to speak out regarding transgender inclusion in women’s sports as she was a guest on “The Ingraham Angle” with Laura Ingraham on Tuesday night.  Russell has been the center of a large debate …

Longtime NFL broadcaster and journalist Chris Mortensen announced he stepped away from his role with ESPN earlier this year. Mortensen had been with ESPN for more than three decades. He has battled esophageal cancer since 2016 and decided to leave his longtime job in April, shortly after the 2023 NFL …

The Dallas Cowboys shocked many when they executed a trade with the San Francisco 49ers to bring quarterback Trey Lance aboard before the 2023 season began.  And owner Jerry Jones admitted he acted alone in getting the No. 3 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft into Dallas.  It was …

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard was thrust into the national spotlight on Monday as he led the Blue Devils to an upset victory over No. 9 Clemson, 28-7. Leonard had a big rushing touchdown in the third quarter to give the Blue Devils the lead. Duke did not look back from …

Kyle Larson had led plenty of laps around Darlington through the years, just not the last one. He finally accomplished that Sunday with victory at the Southern 500. Larson, the 2021 Cup Series champion, came into this event having been in front for 715 career laps at the track “Too …

The unranked Duke Blue Devils provided another Week 1 college football upset, taking down the No. 9 Clemson Tigers, 28-7, in shocking fashion in Durham, North Carolina, Monday night.  The Tigers racked up a bunch of miscues, but none bigger than a first-and-goal botched handoff by sophomore quarterback Cade Klubnik …

The Virginia Cavaliers football program is set to honor three players who were killed in the shooting on campus in 2022 during a pregame ceremony prior to the team’s home opener against James Madison University on Saturday. The “UVA Strong” game, as it has been named, will honor D’Sean Perry, …

The San Francisco 49ers hit the practice field on Monday less than a week away from their Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.  They did so with their star defensive end Nick Bosa continuing to hold out.  Bosa has not been at the 49ers’ facility, as he wants a …

“Coach Prime” and his Colorado Buffaloes shocked the world on Saturday by upsetting No. 17 TCU on the road in Deion Sanders’ Power Five debut.  No one knew what to expect from the Buffaloes once they hit the field after Sanders completely flipped the roster coming off a 1-11 season. …

Despite having only two teams committed to the conference beyond the 2023 college football season, the Pac-12 is off to one heck of a start.  For the first time since 1932, every Pac-12 school won its season opener, according to ESPN Stats & Info.  An overhead view of the PAC …

Lionel Messi fever took over Los Angeles Sunday night, as Inter Miami CF’s latest match on the soccer pitch came against LAFC.  LAFC already has great turnouts to their matches (11th in MLS with 22,102 fans attendees averaged), but BMO Stadium was packed to the brim with Messi and Inter …

UCLA Bruins head coach Chip Kelly made sure to voice his displeasure with a new NCAA clock rule during his opening game against Coastal Carolina. In Division I and II football games, the clock no longer stops after teams get first downs unless it’s the last two minutes of the …

Ben Shelton, at just 20 years old, has become the talk of the 2023 U.S. Open with his blazing serves and stellar play that has moved him to the men’s singles quarterfinals after defeating Tommy Paul in four sets on Sunday. The Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd was in awe when …

Team Germany has been one of the top teams at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, but focus on their 5-0 record was lost after a heated exchange between guard Dennis Schroder and head coach Gordon Herbert during a first quarter time-out against Slovenia.  The altercation began as Herbert didn’t appreciate …

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels will take the field in Tallahassee on Sunday night to begin his final year in college football against No. 8 Florida State.  The Tigers, ranked No. 5 to start the season, are relying on Daniels in his fifth collegiate season (three years at Arizona State before …

The Oregon Ducks piled on a school-record 81 points in their dominating win over Portland State behind quarterback Bo Nix’s 287 passing yards and three touchdowns. Nix sat early in the third quarter as the team already bolstered a 43-point lead at halftime. Oregon went on to win the game …

There was a delay during a college football game inside a domed stadium Saturday due to rain. Powerful rainstorms in the Las Vegas area created a leak in the roof at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders. The stadium is also the home of the UNLV Rebels, who …

College football made its highly anticipated return this week. Saturday featured a full slate of games, including the Purdue Boilermakers’ home opener against the Fresno State Bulldogs.  First-year Purdue coach Ryan Walters, who most recently served as defensive coordinator at Illinois, lost his head coaching debut.  Despite the disappointing outcome, …

Trey Lance’s tenure with the San Francisco 49ers came to an abrupt end last week when he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. The Niners gave up significant assets to move up and select Lance at No. 3 overall in the 2021 draft. The team received a fair amount of …

Legendary musician Jimmy Buffett died Friday following a battle with an undisclosed health issue. He was 76. “Jimmy passed away peacefully on the night of September 1st surrounded by his family, friends, music and dogs,” a statement posted to Buffett’s official website and social media pages said. The Grammy-nominated singer …

Deion Sanders proved he was worth the hype.  After being hired in December to turn around a program that went 1-11 in 2022, “Coach Prime” completely flipped the roster, with the Buffaloes returning just 10 scholarship players from 2022 and 68 new scholarship players on the roster, according to The …

Deion Sanders is making his Colorado debut against No. 17 TCU on Saturday after eight months of hype.  Sanders was hired in December in order to turn around a program that went 1-11 in 2022 and has had just one season with double-digit wins over a 21-year period.  Colorado Buffaloes …

Gymnastics Australia has released new guidelines for transgender athletes. The federation announced this week athletes may “wear the uniform” and “use changing and bathroom facilities” based on their gender identity. “Gymnastics Australia is committed to providing a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all people, including those of diverse sexualities …

The 2023 New York Yankees will go down as one of the worst teams in franchise history, so with September call-ups, the team decided to look to the future. The Yankees called up 20-year-old outfielder Jasson Domínguez and 24-year-old catcher Austin Wells when rosters expanded Friday night, and they both …

A pizza review by Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy went south on Thursday when the owner of a pizzeria wasn’t too pleased with the social media star showing up. The confrontation happened on Thursday when Portnoy visited Dragon Pizza in Somerville, Massachusetts – which he now calls “The Worst Pizza …

Teams across Major League Baseball had to adjust to the pitch clock this season.  As the calendar changes to September, some teams are making their final pushes for the postseason. But, players will still have to adhere to the pitch clock rules. MLB does not plan to make any adjustments …

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) wrote in the Austin American-Statesmen on Friday that he has introduced a bill to regulate name, image and likeness in college sports. NIL in college sports was finally born in 2021, but it has not come without question marks and controversy. “College sports are a great …

College football fans were ready to watch the showdown between Florida and Utah on Thursday night, but were met with an unfortunate surprise from Disney and Charter communications. The ESPN studio show had wrapped up and they were sending it out to Utah for the kickoff between the Gators and …

Legendary Denver Broncos offensive lineman Mark Schlereth took issue with longtime Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones’ decision to trade for quarterback Trey Lance. Schlereth, who won two Super Bowls with the Broncos, unleashed on Jones for not consulting with the team’s starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, about trading …

Sage Steele announced her departure from ESPN in August after 16 years following the settlement of her lawsuit against the company.  Steele walked away from her “dream job” to exercise her “First Amendment rights more freely” nearly two years after an appearance on former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler’s podcast caused …

Wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, the New York Giants’ third-round pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, sent fans into a frenzy after choosing a jersey number worn by a former Giants star.  After making the Giants’ 53-man roster out of training camp, rookies were allowed to choose their jersey numbers for …

Former MSNBC and ESPN host Keith Olbermann got into a war of words with Riley Gaines Thursday, saying the two-time All-SEC first-teamer “sucked at swimming.” Cooler heads prevailed, but Olbermann took one last jab at the former college swimmer when the New York Post shared the story of their social …