Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto is official as Raptors and Clippers complete long-awaited deal

September 16, 2026

The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is finally complete, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers getting league approval on Monday to close the deal that was agreed to earlier this summer. In the end, the deal was the same as what was agreed to 2 1/2 months ago: Leonard returns to the Raptors, with the Clippers getting Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and a pick swap. "We're thrilled to welcome Kawhi back to Toronto," Raptors general manager and executive vice president Bobby Webster said. "His impact on our organization, ...

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

September 16, 2026

Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028. The tour outlined criteria for the Championship Series ...

Pete Alonso receives thunderous ovations from Mets fans in return to Citi Field with Orioles

September 16, 2026

NEW YORK — Pete Alonso is still chasing his 300th career home run after making his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday night. He certanly knows how New York Mets fans feel about him, though. They made sure of that — over and over and over again. Alonso went hitless ...

Montreal Canadiens sign coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear contract extension

September 16, 2026

LAVAL, Quebec (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens have signed coach Martin St. Louis to a multiyear extension. The team announced the deal Monday without revealing how long St. Louis is now under contract. St. Louis, 51, has guided the upstart Canadiens to consecutive playoff berths, including ...

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 ...