Secret no more: Brewers look to keep NL Central lead Eric Thames looked up at the television near his locker in the Milwaukee Brewers clubhouse in time to hear baseball analysts heaping praise on one of the majors’ most surprising teams. The Brewers aren’t a secret anymore, not with […]
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At 37, Venus Williams looking for a 6th Wimbledon title Even at 37 and with five Wimbledon titles to her name, Venus Williams still has that overwhelming desire to win. And she’s showing it again this year at the All England Club, where she will face Garbine Muguruza on […]
Every morning, they mow, paint, mop Wimbledon’s grass courts At 7:30 a.m. each day of the Wimbledon fortnight, hours before competition begins, the keepers of the grass gather to meticulously prepare the tournament’s hallowed courts for play. Dozens of people spread out around the All England Club grounds to mow, […]
US Women’s Open a tough test before it even starts The U.S. Women’s Open is living up to its reputation as the toughest test in golf. It might get easier once the tournament begins. Lydia Ko is trying to end a year without winning, So Yeon Ryu is going for […]
Fendrich on Tennis: 1 of Big 4 left at Wimbledon, Federer Chants of “Roger! Roger! Roger!” filled the early evening air at the All England Club, so after his post-match stretch, Roger Federer paused on a bridge connected to Centre Court and waved to his adoring public. “When you see […]
Heisman winner Jackson headlines start of ACC media days The Atlantic Coast Conference won big in football in 2016. So it’s fitting the league starts its annual preseason media days by featuring reigning national champion Clemson and Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson of Louisville. The league opens its two-day event […]
LEADING OFF: Another day to rest as trade deadline nears A look at what’s happening all around the majors today: REST UP Are the Dodgers and Astros headed for an October showdown? Can the Cubs rediscover their drought-snapping form? Will Aaron Judge pull an MVP/Rookie of the Year sweep? Time […]
One day after Houston Nutt’s lawsuit, Ole Miss up next at SEC media days Mississippi, Auburn and South Carolina will be the final three teams at SEC media days on Thursday. The Rebels figure to be the main attraction in Hoover — mostly because of off-the-field issues. The Rebels are […]
U.S. Men’s National Team edges Martinique in Gold Cup group play Jordan Morris put the United States back on track in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Morris’ second goal of the game broke a tie in the 76th minute, and the U.S. edged tiny Martinique 3-2 Wednesday night after wasting a […]
