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NFL
NFL investigating lawsuit filed against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, accused of sexual assault
On Monday, a woman in Texas accused Watson of sexually assaulting her during an incident at her apartment four years ago.
Biden honors NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and celebrates surging interest in women’s sports
“I think it’s fair to say everyone, everyone watches women’s sports now,” Biden said during the celebration.
Mark Hamill, LeVar Burton, and more react to the passing of James Earl Jones
Famous fans and collaborators paid tribute to James Earl Jones, the award-winning actor and commanding voice of Darth Vader.
AUTO RACING
Joey Logano wins NASCAR playoff opener at Atlanta to advance to second round
Logano is trying to become the only active three-time Cup champion. Kyle Busch, who did not make the playoffs, is the only other driver with two Cup titles.
US OPEN
Jannik Sinner goes from controversy to champion, world No. 1 defeating American Taylor Fritz for US Open men’s title
The No. 1-ranked 23-year-old from Italy won the second Grand Slam trophy of his nascent career and prevented No. 12 Fritz from ending a major title drought for American men that has lasted since Andy Roddick’s Open triumph in 2003.
US OPEN
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win the US Open for third Grand Slam title
Aryna Sabalenka defeats Jessica Pegula 7-5, 7-5 for first US Open title.
US Open
Taylor Fritz can end a Grand Slam drought for American men by beating Jannik Sinner at the US Open on Sunday
The last time a US man did manage to win a Slam was in 2003, when Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero.
US Open
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula reach US Open women’s final
Sabalenka came up a victory short of claiming the championship at Flushing Meadows a year ago, when she lost to Coco Gauff. Pegula had been 0-6 in major quarterfinals before finally breaking through.