Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men

September 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Alexander Zverev knew what he was up against, playing a U.S. Open final in a stadium full of people desperate to at last see another American champion. He tuned out the screams for Ben Shelton for so long that he didn't even realize when he won, not hearing the chair umpire's announcement that the match was over. "In that moment I was in the zone, a lot," Zverev said. "I didn't hear noise at all. I was in this kind of tunnel where I just didn't hear anything." Zverev used that focus to win a second major championship and prevent a first Grand Slam title by an American ...

Elena Rybakina beats Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open title and punctuate her rise to No. 1

September 15, 2026

NEW YORK — Elena Rybakina came to New York and took everything that had belonged to Aryna Sabalenka. First, it was the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis, then the U.S. Open trophy. The tournament that for so long was a struggle for Rybakina turned into the site of her coronation. Rybakina won her first U.S. Open title and punctuated her climb to the top of her sport by beating Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 on Saturday. Rybakina had already been guaranteed to replace Sabalenka at No. 1 in the rankings next week and for good measure took the title that Sabalenka had won the previous two ...

Vikings close with 29 straight points to beat rival Packers as Wentz replaces injured Murray

September 15, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS — Carson Wentz has had little time to practice with Minnesota's voluminous playbook, a late arrival to the team last season who returned this year in more of a mentor role as Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy competed for the starting quarterback job in training camp. The Vikings ...

Caleb Williams and Bears trounce Panthers 59-37 in highest-scoring season opener in NFL history

September 15, 2026

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Ben Johnson said he slept well Saturday night at the Bears' team hotel, sensing that quarterback Caleb Williams was more than ready for the season opener. Chicago's coach had good instincts. Williams, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL draft, looked like a league MVP ...

Sama, Dupree rush for TDs as Wisconsin beats Western Illinois 36-9 in home opener

September 14, 2026

MADISON, Wis. — Abu Sama III and Damon Dupree ran for one score each to lead Wisconsin to a 36-9 win against Western Illinois on Saturday night. Sama ran 72 yards for a touchdown on the first play of the game to put Wisconsin ahead 7-0. The score was the first of Sama's young Wisconsin career; the Iowa State transfer rushed for a career-high 107 yards on eight carries to go with one score. Wisconsin safety Carson Van Dinter got a punt block, recovery and score with 7:54 left in the first quarter to push Wisconsin's lead to 17-0. Gavin Lahm kicked 30-, 49- and 51-yard field goals ...

Antonelli wins first Formula 1 race in Madrid in 45 years after unlucky break for pole-sitter Norris

September 14, 2026

MADRID — Kimi Antonelli took advantage of an unlucky break for Lando Norris to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Formula 1 's return to Madrid on Sunday, increasing his lead in the drivers' standings. It was the second consecutive victory for Antonelli, the young Mercedes driver who had ...