Mountain View, CA

American Jessica Pegula stunned top seed Iga Swiatek to make her first Grand Slam semifinal at the U.S. Open. Pegula, the sixth seed, swept Poland’s Swiatek 6-2, 6-4 for her first win in a Grand Slam quarterfinal in her seventh try. “I’ve been so many freaking times (to the...

Jessica Pegula sweeps Iga Swiatek at U.S. Open for first Grand Slam semifinal, age record

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been two years since actress Kirstie Alley died from colon cancer in 2022 at just 71. She blazed her way to fame with her big break as Vulcan Starfleet Lt. Saavak in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn (1982) and sealed her stardom with her Emmy-winning performance as Rebecca Howe in the last six seasons of Cheers (NBC, 1982-1993). This is her story.

In Memory of 'Cheers'/'Star Trek' Actress Kirstie Alley: 2 Years After Her Tragic Death From Cancer

New Orleans, LA

Alvin Kamara wants a long-term deal, and absent one, the running back knows this could be his final season in New Orleans. With that backdrop, reporters in New Orleans asked Kamara about listing his New Orleans home for sale. “You looking for a house?” Kamara said, smiling, via Matthew Paras...

Alvin Kamara puts his house up for sale

Kansas State

Kansas City, MO

The Chiefs have added a defensive player to their 53-man roster. Kansas City announced on Tuesday that the club has signed defensive tackle Marlon Tuipulotu to the 53-man roster off of the club’s practice squad. The Chiefs had just added Tuipulotu to the practice squad over the weekend after...

Chiefs sign DT Marlon Tuipulotu to 53-man roster

Pittsburgh, PA

Cameron Heyward wanted a contract that guaranteed he finished his career with the Steelers. The defensive lineman got that just in the nick of time. The Steelers, who have a firm policy of cutting off negotiations once the season starts, and Heyward agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract on Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The deal includes $29 million in new money and $16 million fully guaranteed, including a $15 million signing bonus.

Cameron Heyward agrees to three-year deal with Steelers

Charlotte, NC

49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will miss at least four games because of injuries sustained in a shooting on Saturday, but he is doing well enough that he has already gone back to work at the team facility. Tim Ryan, the 49ers’ radio analyst, said on KNBR that he saw...

Ricky Pearsall is back at work in the 49ers’ facility

No one knows what to expect from the new dynamic kickoff rule. The NFL didn’t alter the touchback starting position, so a ball kicked into or out of the end zone will result in the offense taking over at its own 30-yard line. The Competition Committee originally proposed the 35.

NFL makes minor tweaks to dynamic kickoff rules

The Saints have a couple of defensive starters listed as limited participants in practice in their first injury report of the season. Cornerback Marshon Lattimore is dealing with a hip injury and linebacker Willie Gay has a back injury. Lattimore was limited to 10 games by an ankle injury last...

Marshon Lattimore, Willie Gay limited in Saints practice

Watch Jim Furyk announce his six captain's picks for the 2024 Presidents Cup and explain some of the choices and omissions that could get more scrutiny.

Furyk announces, explains US Presidents Cup picks

Nashville, TN

The Titans have waived linebacker Luke Gifford, the team announced Tuesday. Gifford, who initially joined the Titans last offseason, appeared in 11 games for the team in 2023. He played only eight defensive snaps last season but saw action on 259 on special teams. He made six stops on special...

Titans cut LB Luke Gifford

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Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

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Los Angeles, CA

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Jeremy Schaap announced on Monday that The Sports Reporters will return on Tuesday. Schaap, the son of former host and broadcasting legend Dick Schaap, said that the show will stream on YouTube. Guests for the return episode include Joe Buck, Ian Eagle, Kevin Harlan, and Mike Tirico — four of...

The Sports Reporters returns Tuesday

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the preseason is too small a sample size to make any sweeping judgments about the new kickoff rule, but we’ve seen enough to know it’s going to be good for the offense. Goodell emphasized in an interview with Pat McAfee that the starting...

Roger Goodell: It’s clear new kickoff will have longer returns, better field position

Philadelphia, PA

There’s a lot of new in Mekhi Becton’s life as the 2024 season gets underway. Becton is playing a new position with a new team as he has made the move to right guard after signing with the Eagles as a free agent this offseason. Becton hasn’t officially been named the starter for Friday’s opener against the Packers, but he’s been getting the first-team work and spending the summer with the Eagles has allowed him to have some new feelings after struggling with injuries throughout his four years with the Jets.

Mekhi Becton proud he dug himself out of “that dark hole” he was in before Eagles

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Another officer that was removed from command faces more serious questions and consequences. The death of Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, a fit 24-year-old who died at the tail end of the grueling SEAL BUD/s selection program in February 2022, became national news as his family sought to understand what had happened.

Navy Commander Capt. Brad Geary, Removed from Command: Board of Inquiry Over Death of Kyle Mullen

Green Bay, WI

All 53 players on the Packers roster and all 17 on their practice squad practiced Monday, four days before their season opener against the Eagles. The Packers hired a new strength and conditioning coach this offseason, and Aaron Hill deserves credit for what he did with the team in the buildup to the season. Then, Green Bay got out of the preseason with injury luck.

Every player practiced for Packers on Monday

Baltimore, MD

The NFL Kickoff Eve crew discusses the 2024 NFL season-opening matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, including 3-peat chances and more.

What comes to mind: Chiefs vs. Ravens

Last year, Disney’s fight with Charter Communications lasted until the day of the first Monday Night Football game of the year. This one could last longer. Via Sports Business Journal, DirecTV CFO Ray Carpenter told reporters and analysts that the company will fight Disney “as long as it needs to.”

DirecTV vows to fight Disney “as long as it needs to”

Tallahassee, FL

Napa, CA

Luke Clanton’s chase for a PGA Tour card will continue next week in Napa, California. The rising Florida State junior will miss the Seminoles’ fall opener as a result. Clanton, the world’s top-ranked amateur who has dazzled this summer in professional tournaments, is among the sponsor exemptions for the Procore Championship, the first event of the Tour’s fall series, which begins a week from Thursday at Silverado Resort. The Folds of Honor Collegiate, which kicks off Florida State’s season, is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday.

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