- 5h ago
Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka sweep to US Open first-round wins
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka secured straight-sets victories on Arthur Ashe Stadium as first-round action continued in New York.
- 2d ago
Lionel Messi scores four goals as Inter Miami defeats CF Montreal 7-1 to end winless run
Lionel Messi scored four goals and provided an assist as Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 7-1 on Saturday night, ending a five-match winless streak in Major League Soccer.
- 3d ago
US Open sets $108 million purse as players address governance and diversity
The US Open established a $108 million prize pool and a Grand Slam player council in New York as competitors reviewed diversity gains and on-court distractions.
- 3d ago
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz lead Forbes tennis earnings as women take six top-ten spots
Jannik Sinner topped the annual Forbes list with $58 million in earnings, while female players claimed six of the top ten positions for the first time.
- 4d ago
Carlos Alcaraz faces Roman Safiullin in US Open return as Jannik Sinner withdraws
Carlos Alcaraz will begin his title defense in Flushing Meadows against Roman Safiullin following a four-month wrist injury layoff, competing in a 108 million dollar tournament without injured world number 1 Jannik Sinner.
- 4d ago
FX comedy series Adults releases second season on Hulu with expanded ensemble storylines
All episodes of the sophomore season of Adults debuted on Hulu on August 27, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The comedy, created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw, follows five twenty-somethings sharing a house in New York City.
- 4d ago
Two belugas and four dolphins arrive in Valencia from closed Canadian marine park
Six female marine mammals from the closed Marineland facility in Ontario landed in Spain after a seven-hour charter flight, joining an international program to relocate 34 animals.
- 4d ago
Trump presses Apple to adopt 'Lake America' label following Google Maps update
President Donald Trump contacted Apple directly to change Lake Ontario to Lake America on Apple Maps, days after Google adopted the name for United States users following a federal executive order.
- 5d ago
Eros Ramazzotti postpones American tour to 2027 after vocal cord surgery
Italian singer Eros Ramazzotti has halted his world tour following vocal cord surgery, postponing 17 concerts in North and South America until autumn 2027 while cancelling two dates.
- 6d ago
Paranormal Activity horror stage adaptation opens on Broadway following multi-city tour
The theatrical production adapts the film franchise using practical stage illusions, opening in New York after a 2024 premiere in England and a seven-city tour.
- Aug 24
Iga Świątek withdraws from US Open mixed doubles to focus on singles after 11 hardcourt matches
The Polish player stepped back from her planned partnership with Casper Ruud after winning Toronto and reaching the Cincinnati semifinals, allowing Diana Shnaider to take her spot.
- Aug 23
Arthur Fils beats Tiafoe and Coco Gauff defeats Pegula to win Cincinnati titles
Arthur Fils defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0 to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati on Sunday, while Coco Gauff beat Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 for the WTA 1000 crown.
- Aug 22
Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 to secure second Cincinnati Open title
The 22-year-old world number four secured her first trophy of the 2026 season in 75 minutes, heading into the US Open tied at 5-5 in career meetings with Pegula.
- Aug 21
Rybakina retires injured in Cincinnati as Sabalenka and Zverev exit
Elena Rybakina abandoned her quarterfinal against Iga Swiatek due to a heel injury, ending her chance to claim world No. 1 following fourth-round defeats for Aryna Sabalenka and Alexander Zverev.
- Aug 18
Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard at 46 as Serena awaits final spot
The USTA awarded main-draw wildcards to former champions Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens on Tuesday, keeping one women's singles spot open for Serena Williams ahead of the tournament on August 30.
- Aug 18
Canada and US trade dispute escalates after $20 billion tariff clash and auto sector demands
Canadian officials insist any future bilateral trade pact must protect domestic automotive manufacturing and cultural policies following reciprocal $20 billion tariff actions.
- Aug 16
Blue Jays beat Yankees 4-1 as Guerrero Jr. lands on concussion IL, Judge resumes rehab
Toronto won its 13th in 19 games Saturday, beating New York 4-1, but placed six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on the seven-day concussion IL after Friday's collision at third base with Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr.
- Aug 14
Silver Lake in talks to acquire Workday in a deal valued at roughly $43 billion
Private equity firm Silver Lake is in talks to acquire Workday in a deal that would value the HR and finance software company at roughly $43 billion, ranking among the largest software buyouts ever. Workday shares surged nearly 18% on the news.
- Aug 13
Świątek wins Toronto WTA 1000, claims first title of 2026 with 6:2, 6:3 final over Rybakina
Iga Świątek defeated Elena Rybakina 6:2, 6:3 in the WTA 1000 Toronto final on 13-14 August, ending an 11-month title drought and rising to fifth in the WTA ranking.
- Aug 11
Iga Świątek crushes Diana Sznajder 6:2, 6:1 to reach Toronto WTA 1000 semifinal
Seventh seed Iga Świątek needed just 64 minutes to beat Diana Sznajder 6:2, 6:1 in the Toronto quarterfinal, setting up a semifinal with Elina Svitolina on Thursday.
