Below you will find a summary of the latest sports news.
Tennis-Swiatek leaves “baggage” behind as she returns to New York
Iga Swiatek’s hopes of defending her US Open title were dashed last year when she crashed out in the fourth round at Flushing Meadows, but now she says she feels free of the pressure that contributed to that disappointment. Swiatek, the 2022 tournament champion, lost to Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko last year and as a result lost her top spot in the world rankings to hard-hitting Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka.
Bears sign LB Darrell Taylor from the Seahawks
The Chicago Bears acquired linebacker Darrell Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks on Friday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. The trade came shortly after the Bears reportedly recruited outside linebacker Matthew Judon but did not sign him. The Atlanta Falcons acquired the four-time Pro Bowl player from the New England Patriots on August 14.
Tennis-Gauff goes into the US Open “lap of honour” with a positive attitude
A supportive fan helped defending champion Coco Gauff calm her nerves ahead of the US Open, the American said on Friday as she hopes to enjoy her “lap of honour” in Flushing after a handful of disappointing results. Gauff was at her best when she arrived in New York last year and fulfilled years of enormous expectations when she defeated Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set final to lift the trophy.
Cardinals WR Zay Jones suspended for five games for conduct
The NFL suspended Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones for five games on Friday for violating the league’s conduct rules. Jones, 29, must sit out the first five games of the season without pay and is eligible to return on Oct. 13 in a Week 6 game at Green Bay.
Double Play: Danny Jansen catches for both teams in the Blue Jays-Red Sox game
Danny Jansen started as a catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays in Boston on June 26. Two months later, he will continue his game on the side of history.
Tennis-Djokovic hopes for his 25th Grand Slam at the US Open after the Golden Games
Novak Djokovic finally won an Olympic gold medal in Paris to complete the Golden Slam of his career, but the Serb faces the prospect of missing Grand Slams for the first time since 2017 as he prepares to defend his US Open title. Djokovic, who will once again challenge for his 25th Grand Slam title in Flushing Meadows, has been overshadowed by younger rivals this season, losing to Jannik Sinner in the Australian Open semifinals and Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final.
Mariners legend Edgar Martinez takes over as hitting coach
Hall of Fame designated hitter Edgar Martinez will serve as the Seattle Mariners’ hitting coach for the remainder of the 2024 season. New Seattle captain Dan Wilson announced the hiring Friday, one day after Scott Servais was fired as manager.
Tennis: Sinner fires coach and physiotherapist in wake of doping scandals
World number one Jannik Sinner announced he had fired his coach and physiotherapist after he avoided a doping ban in March despite failing two doping tests. The Italian tested positive for the steroid clostebol, which can be used to build muscle, after his physiotherapist Giacomo Naldi applied an over-the-counter spray to a cut on his own hand before treating Sinner. The spray was given to Naldi by coach Umberto Ferrara.
AHL requires neck protection to prevent cuts from ice skate blades
The American Hockey League will require all skaters, referees and linesmen to wear approved cut-resistant neck protection on the ice starting in the 2024/25 season. The league management unanimously approved the regulation, the AHL announced on Friday.
Tennis: Gauff, Swiatek and Sabalenka lead the strong women’s field at the US Open
American Coco Gauff begins her US Open title defence at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Monday, headlining a wide-open women’s field that also includes world number one Iga Swiatek and last year’s runner-up Aryna Sabalenka. Playing France’s Varvara Gracheva in the first round, Gauff will hope to put a string of frustrating performances behind her – including early exits in Toronto and Cincinnati – to recapture the magic of her run to her first major title.
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