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The Philadelphia Phillies have had a bit of a roller coaster of a 2026 season. It's been hard to get a real gauge for what this team really is. Are they a real contender, or are they an inconsistent team that cannot be trusted when it matters most?
Both sides have strong arguments, but in the eyes of one American League executive, there are five strong reasons why the Phillies are legitimate ***** le contenders this season.
Jesse Rogers of ESPN shared the comment from an AL executive on the Phillies, who highlighted five players as reasons why the Phillies can contend for a ***** le this season.
"I know how good the Dodgers and Brewers are, but I'm not betting against [Cristopher] Sanchez, [Zack] Wheeler and [Jesus] Luzardo -- not to mention Bryce [Harper] and [Kyle] Schwarber," this anonymous AL executive told Rogers.

#season #rogers

With **** ignments that include calling three of tennis' four major tournaments and ESPN's top college football game weekly through the playoffs, Chris Fowler readily admits he's living the dream.
His weekend travel itinerary, however, hardly seemed the stuff of dreams.
After calling Friday's second U.S. Open semifinal, he was on a private flight that landed in Austin around 3 a.m. Saturday. Following a scant amount of sleep, there was a late-morning production meeting before calling Saturday night's matchup between No. 1 Ohio State and No. 4 Texas on ABC, arguably the top non-conference matchup in college football this season.
Once Saturday's game ends, it's back on a plane to New York for Sunday's 1 p.m. CT men's final on ABC between Alexander Zverez and Blake Shelton, with the latter trying to become the first American man to win a major since Andy Roddick at the 2003 U.S, Open.
"They are my two favorite sports and I get to call the championship events in them," Fowler told the Houston Chronicle on Saturday afternoon during a brief respite in Austin. "So that's a dream job. I live in the dream I had since I'm 10 years old."

#saturday #open #austin

It's never too early to start thinking about potential draft picks of the Dallas Cowboys in the future. Here are some prospects that could be interesting who are playing this weekend.
This is the main event of Week 2 and features two players likely to be selected near the beginning of the 2027 NFL Draft. Ohio State and Texas both won comfortably in their opening games, but this matchup will provide a much stronger test.
Key Dallas Targets:
The 6-foot-3, 223-pound junior produced 87 receptions for 1,243 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, taking his career total to 2,558 yards and 27 scores in only two years.
His size, speed and body control make him extremely difficult to cover one-on-one. Smith can run away from defensive backs, win contested catches and adjust to passes thrown outside his frame. He is especially dangerous after the catch because he has the strength to run through contact without losing his speed.

#week #state #texas

The Detroit Lions released a pair of players in its Friday roster moves, including former second-round NFL draft pick Levi Onwuzurike. Detroit also released recent seventh-round NFL draft pick and practice squad member Tyre West.
There could be some roster gymnastics at play here from Detroit. As Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press points out, vested veterans on Week 1 rosters have their salaries guaranteed.
By releasing Onwuzurike, the Lions could now re-sign Onwuzurike to their practice squad and make him a game day elevation. That would avoid Onwuzurike's salary from becoming fully guaranteed while potentially bringing back a player that was expected to play a rotational role on the Lions' defense.
Lions announce roster moves:

Released DE Levi Onwuzurike.

Released DL Tyre West from the Practice Squad. pic.twitter.com/zOQ0GHS49H
Onwuzurike has battled injuries throughout his career. The 6-foot-3, 304-pound defensive lineman missed all of last season with a torn ACL. Onwuzurike also didn't play in 2022 because of a back injury.

#detroit #lions #released #play

On this episode of the College Football Enquirer Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey break down the latest between LSU and the SEC... Is this saga finally coming to an end?
From there we dive into Ohio State going down to Austin to take on the Longhorns, as well as Michigan welcoming the Sooners to Ann Arbor.
To round out the show We've Got a Feeling about week 2 matchups!
00:00 Show Rundown
00:38 The SEC no longer seeking expulsion for LSU

#dellenger

The Philadelphia Eagles possess one of the NFL's most complete rosters, but even championship contenders enter every season with players who must step up and provide more.
The Birds are stacked with young players and key veterans preparing to inherit larger roles. Others are veterans attempting to reestablish themselves after uneven performances. As the season opener against Washington looms,t here are a handful of players on the roster who need to take another jump.
Here are five Eagles who must improve during the 2026 season.
Smith enters a pivotal stage of his development after having his fifth-year option exercised. His speed and effort have never been questioned, but Philadelphia needs him to become a more consistent pass-rushing threat who can win without being schemed into favorable situations. Jonathan Greenard, A.J. Epenesa, Arnold Ebiketie and Jalyx Hunt give Vic Fangio options on the edge. Smith must separate himself by finishing pressures and holding up against the run.
Steen's physical ability has always made him an intriguing option along the interior offensive line. Now, the Eagles need dependable week-to-week production from a player who has Pro Bowl potential. He must play with better balance in pass protection, recognize pressure more quickly, and eliminate the lapses that can derail otherwise productive possessions. A strong season in a contract year would stabilize the offensive line and reduce the need to accelerate the development of Philadelphia's younger blockers.

#Eagles #philadelphia #Veterans

Americans painted the scoreboard red at Lahinch during Sunday morning's foursomes only to be capsized by a blue wave in the afternoon singles that saw Great Britain and Ireland rally to win the 51st Walker Cup.
The home team got off to a blazing start in the final session on a gusty Irish day, winning each of the first four singles matches.
Stuart Grehan topped Preston Stout for the second straight day and Jack Whaley recorded a historic, 8-and-7 runaway victory over William Jennings.
Then came two more wins for Team GB&I — Luke Poulter beat Ethan Fang when the latter's putt on No. 17 came up just short of the hole. Moments later, Tyler Weaver closed out his match over Jay Leng Jr. with a 4-and-3 win.
Those four results flipped the script at the 51st Walker Cup, putting GB&I up 10 1/2 to 9 1/2 with six more matches left.

#team #matches #came #americans

Axel Sola scored an absolutely devastating one-punch knockout to end Fares Ziam's night in dramatic fashion in the UFC Paris co-main event.
After some early exchanges on the feet, Sola just leaned into his power and uncorked the left hand that slammed into Ziam's face and he immediately fell unconscious to the floor. The referee jumped into stop the fight with the end coming at just 1:40 into the opening round as Solo picked up the win over his fellow Frenchman at UFC Paris.
"Fares is a f*cking great fighter," Sola said after his victory. "Bring your support for him. I hope you like my performance. My job is only to say yes to the matchmakers so I'm waiting on the offer."
The early exchanges were fairly even with Ziam settling into his own rhythm on the feet but it appeared Sola was just biding his time until he saw the perfect opening.
That came with Ziam standing directly in front of him and Sola decided that was the moment to pull the trick and uncork his powerful punch. As soon as Sola connected, Ziam just crumbled to the canvas in a heap as the crowd erupted in celebration from the jaw-dropping knockout.

#ziam #fares #feet

Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott has made it clear that he likes new coordinator David Blough's offense. Earlier in training camp, Sinnott said the new offense was a "breath of fresh air" for tight ends.
"So many different variations," Sinnott said, via John Keim of ESPN, in discussing the different route variations. "Today we're lining up at number one, we're running five-step ins, we're running corners, we're running options, we're running flat [routes]. We're just doing everything. It's so much fun. It's a breath of fresh air for this offense and how it uses tight ends."
The 2024 second-round pick struggled to find his footing under former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. In two NFL seasons, the 6-foot-4, 245-pound Sinnott has played in 33 career games and has 16 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns. Any tight end not named Zach Ertz was an afterthought in Kingsbury's offense. Quarterback Jayden Daniels also liked throwing to the reliable veteran.
This offseason, Washington moved on from Kingsbury. GM Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn also had enough of Kingsbury's offense. They wanted a more traditional NFL attack, with the quarterback playing under center more and a renewed focus on running the ball and play action.
Sinnott has expressed excitement more than once about his potential role in Blough's offense. The Commanders did sign tight end Chig Okonkwo in free agency, but Sinnott will play more of a hybrid role. He can line up as a traditional tight end or in the backfield as a fullback. He can also play H-back.

#tight #play #Commanders

There are not many believers in the 2026 version of the Miami Dolphins in the national media. Ever since the hiring of new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and the subsequent mass exodus of talent across the roster, the talk has been more about Miami's dead cap situation and the possibility of the organization "earning" the number one overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft than the team possibly winning actual football games on the field this upcoming season.
In Week One, Miami will travel to Las Vegas to take on the Raiders — a team that won three games in 2025 and wound up picking first in the 2026 NFL Draft themselves. Still, heading into that game, the Dolphins are considered the underdogs according to most sportsbooks. In fact, in most places, the Raiders are favored by at least three points, with some sites favoring them by four points or more.
Count the talking heads at NFL Network as those with the mindset that the Dolphins will be bad — like, really bad — in 2026. In fact, against the Raiders, not a single person has picked Miami to win that game, or even cover the spread.
NFL Network makes picks for Week 1, Dolphins at Raiders pic.twitter.com/XML8k3Jnpf
In 2025, the Raiders defense gave up an average of 25.4 points per game — the 8th most in the National Football League. As you can see above, Brandon Perna thinks the Dolphins will score exactly three points against that defense.

#game #national

The top pro pitching prospect in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League of New England has been revealed, and he hails from Connecticut.
Wallingford native Shaun Flannery Jr., a 2026 graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, was selected for the award, according to a Tuesday morning release from the FCBL. Flannery, who is enrolled at UConn and will play baseball there, was the closer for the Norwich Sea Unicorns.
Flannery finished the game in a league-leading 15 of his 17 appearances, ranked second in saves (five) and wound up with a 3-2 record and 3.00 ERA. The 6-foot-2, 195-pound right-hander recorded 22 strikeouts in 21 innings during the regular season, then threw 4 ⅔ innings and yielded a single hit, picking up the win in his lone postseason appearance.
Flannery is the fourth UConn pitcher to get the top FCBL prospect honor, joining Ben Casparius and Reggie Crawford (both 2020), and Garret Garbinski (2025).
It's the second big award for Flannery in recent months. He was also the Founders League Player of the Year as a senior at Choate, where he was 3-0 with 36 strikeouts in 26 innings on the mound and batted .429 with 24 hits, a .549 on-base percentage and a 1.210 slugging percentage.

#choate

Howie Roseman did not close the door on a Zach Ertz reunion, but he also made it clear that the organization likes its current tight end group. Following the Eagles' 53-man roster cuts, Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice asked Roseman whether the Eagles had spoken with Ertz or had interest in bringing the veteran back to Philadelphia.
"First, I'd say what an unbelievable player, what an unbelievable person, tremendous respect for him," Roseman said. "At the same time, love what we have going in our tight end room, too."
Ertz is nearing the nine-month point in his recovery from a significant knee injury. Nothing appears imminent, although Philadelphia has maintained contact with one of the most accomplished tight ends in franchise history.
"Have talked to Zach over a period of time, obviously rehabbing his ACL and the relationship, just like a lot of our former players who've been here," Roseman said.
The Eagles formed their initial roster with Dallas Goedert, Johnny Mundt, second-round pick Eli Stowers and E.J. Jenkins at tight end. Grant Calcaterra was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return, making him eligible to rejoin the roster after four games. That depth reduces the need to rush into an agreement with Ertz. It also gives Philadelphia time to monitor his recovery and evaluate its current group during the opening weeks.

#tight #roster #current #group

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.
Sergio Camello netted a brace for the visitors at Camp Nou but Hansi Flick's Barca managed to record a third win from three matches from an entertaining battle.
With his first goal, Yamal, 19, hit the milestone of 50 for the club -- two years younger than Barcelona icon Lionel Messi was when he managed the feat.
"We have to keep working, for now it's three wins from three, and we have to try and reach all our objectives," said Barca midfielder Marc Bernal.
"In the last games (Yamal) could not score, but he's shown his quality through his career. Today he scored and we're happy for him."

#yamal #lamine

At some point, we have to stop calling Alex Palou the next great IndyCar driver and start asking a much bigger question: Is he already on his way to being the greatest ever?
Palou just captured his fifth IndyCar championship, his fourth consecutive **** le, putting him firmly among the sport's all-time elite. Only A.J. Foyt's seven championships and Scott Dixon's six now stand ahead of him.
And he's only 29.
That's the scary part.
Palou didn't go back-to-back at the Indianapolis 500 this year, but he did something almost as impressive: He put the No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda on the pole for the second time in his career, becoming the first reigning 500 winner to take the pole since 2010.

#indycar

Marco Palestra has been left out of the Chelsea squad for the second match in a row following his €60m summer transfer from Atalanta, as an unspecified injury issue keeps him waiting for his Premier League debut.
Palestra raised eyebrows in Italy when he decided to join Premier League side Chelsea rather than reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions Inter, who had been heavily linked with a move for the Italy talent in the early stages of the summer transfer window.
Marco Palestra has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Atalanta (chelseafc.com)
The 21-year-old, who earned his first caps for the Italy national team earlier this year, impressed with his performances for Chelsea during pre-season and had been expected to be part of Xabi Alonso's starting XI heading into their Premier League opener against West London rivals Fulham last week.
However, speaking in his pre-match media duties ahead of the Fulham game last weekend, Alonso confirmed that Palestra would not be available due to an unspecified 'set-back'.

#Chelsea #premier #italy

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto, activated from the 10-day injured list before the game, had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the New York Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
Soto was tended to by manager Andy Green and a trainer before his hit off Cristian Javier (1-5) capped a seven-pitch battle and sparked a three-run fifth for the Mets, who halted a three-game skid.
Soto returned to the last-place Mets after missing 31 games with a grade 2 strain of his left calf. It was the second IL stint of the season for Soto.
Jared Young added a two-run triple later in the fifth and finished with three hits and a career-high three RBIs. Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run double in the eighth,
Nolan McLean (10-8) surrendered an unearned run and struck out four over seven innings. He is 8-4 with a 2.19 ERA over his last 16 starts.

#three #game #last

Who will be the Salem-Keizer area's top boys cross-country runner in 2026?
It's your turn to vote.
The Statesman Journal has worked across fall high school sports to identify some of the top Salem-Keizer area athletes heading into the 2026 OSAA season. After football, girls soccer, boys soccer and girls volleyball, it's time for boys cross country.
So who will be the Salem-Keizer area's top boys cross-country runner in 2026? Here are the nominees, brought to you by Maps Credit Union.
Kayden Bejar, South Salem

#Salem #keizer #runner #Soccer

When roster turnover hits an NFL unit, leadership voids rarely linger unfilled for long. Following the free-agency departure of veteran guard Isaac Seumalo to the Arizona Cardinals, the Pittsburgh Steelers' offensive line found itself searching for a new anchor in the meeting room.
Third-year guard Mason McCormick has stepped directly into that void.
Speaking on teammate Cameron Heyward's podcast, "Not Just Football with Cam Heyward," starting tackle Troy Fautanu explained how the dynamic inside the positional unit shifted once Seumalo departed. He noted that it forced younger players to mature at an accelerated pace.
"I think just the dynamic switched when we lost Isaac to the Cardinals and someone had to step up," Fautanu shared during the episode. "I really think Mason did a really good job at being the vocal one out of all of us, just because that's who he is. That's the kind of person that he's always been and we needed that from the room."
McCormick's transition into a primary vocal presence reflects the rapid maturation required across Pittsburgh's front five. Despite entering only his third NFL season, McCormick is suddenly viewed as one of the established foundational pillars in a young, talent-heavy room.

#mccormick

The Boston Celtics know exactly what they are doing with their offseason moves. Or at least that is the point of view of the folks behind the "Sly Kai" YouTube channel, who put together a clip taking a closer look at the highly controversial decision of Celtics President of Basketball Operations President of Basketball Operations to trade star forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this summer as well as other moves made by the front office,
From the signings of vets Mike Conley and Mitchell Robinson to the players that Stevens and company elected to take in the 2026 NBA Draft (Chris Cenac Jr. and Dillon Mitchell), the clip argues that Boston has a plan in mind for all these transactions.
Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about why these moves actually make sense, and what they expect to see from the roster next season.
Listen to "Havlicek Stole the Pod" on:
Blue Wire: https://tiny.ee/CdKp

#clip #boston #mitchell #look

A former Michigan State tight end has been added to the Eastern Michigan roster for the 2026 season. Reeves Taylor has joined the Eagles, a late announcement before the season begins.
Taylor, a Dexter (MI) native, played at Ventura Community College in 2023, his freshman year. Following that, he joined Michigan State as a walk-on tight end. He did not see game action for MSU.
Following a season with the Spartans, Taylor went to Independence Community College to play quarterback. At Independence he Completed 45-of-72 passes for 449 yards and two touchdowns. Now, he has joined Eastern Michigan, where he is slated to be a long snapper for the Eagles.
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This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: Former Michigan State TE added to Eastern Michigan roster for 2026

#michigan #follow #joined #college

There have been questions about Kyrie Irving's future with the Dallas Mavericks, and an NBA insider thinks a recent change might suggest it could happen.
Kyrie Irving's time with the Dallas Mavericks has already seen the team make a run to the NBA Finals. That was in the Luka Doncic era, though, and injury has kept the veteran superstar out since.
With Cooper Flagg leading the way following a stellar rookie season, the franchise is going in a different direction. But the timeline isn't the same anymore, with a 15-year age gap between the two stars.
As such, there have been many questions about whether Irving will move on. And NBA insider Marc Stein has pointed to a 'notable' Mavericks departure as a factor to consider.
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

#insider #doncic

OXFORD — There were four key components to the perfect Pete Golding impression in the Southern Miss football team room.
The 2014 and 2015 Golden Eagles held an annual talent show. All the new players had to get up in front of everyone and entertain their teammates. It was invariable someone would impersonate Golding, who was then a defensive backs coach for the Golden Eagles.
According to former USM cornerback Xavier Marion, the must-haves for a hilarious performance were a mix of props and mannerisms.
Wad up something to put in your mouth. The more it looked like a dip, the better. Hold a cup in one hand to add to the realism. Wear a hat.
And, finally, get a player in the audience to ask you a football question. End your explanation with a drawn out, rhetorical "riiiiiight?" that is still Golding's signature phrase 11 years later in press conferences as the Ole Miss coach.

#Football

Cris Cyborg appears set to continue her fighting career after a hard-fought points win against Ketlen Vieira at PFL Tampa in Florida.
The Brazilian was expected to call time on her decorated 21-year career in MMA that includes a near eight-year unbeaten streak, but PFL featherweight world champion Cyborg did not secure the dominant win she would have wanted against Vieira.
The fight went the five rounds as Cyborg struggled to control her heavier opponent - whose big weight miss meant she couldn't win the PFL ***** le - and Vieira set a constant pace, briefly wobbling Cyborg with heavy hooks in the closing moments of the second round.
All three judges saw it in Cyborg's favour, however, and the 41-year-old suggested she intended to continue with her career after her 30th win.
"I'm ready for anybody," Cyborg said. "Eight years undefeated. I'm ready for anybody. Any time, any weight.

#vieira #year #anybody

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 22 to take on the New York Liberty.
The WNBA game is 7 p.m. at the Barclays Center and will be broadcast nationally on Prime Video.
The Fever enter the game with a Eastern Conference-leading 24-13 record, while the Liberty at 22-15 are two games back in the conference. Indiana had a five-game winning streak snapped on Thursday in a 91-85 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Clark leads the Fever this season averaging 21.7 points a game with 8.3 ***** ists. However, teammate Kelsey Mitchell has been averaging 27.5 points over the last 21 games. Mitchell set a record on Thursday while scoring 37 points against the Wings. The Fever guard has now scored 20 points or more in 21 consecutive games, topping a WNBA record set by A'ja Wilson across the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
The Liberty's leading scorer has been been forward Breanna Stewart averaging 20.7 points a game with 8.1 rebounds.

#indiana

The Nuggets have been monitoring DeRozan's situation in Sacramento dating back to February, when they were prepared to pursue him on the buyout market if the Kings had released him then, league sources told The Post. When he became a free agent this summer, Denver put together a sustained recruitment that involved players, coaches and executives, one source close to DeRozan said. Aaron Gordon and **** istant coach Jared Dudley were two of the key individuals with prior relationships to DeRozan who spoke with him in recent weeks.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Nuggets have been tracking DeMar DeRozan since February

#derozan

It is 0-0 between Norwich City and West Bromwich Albion with 15 minutes remaining in the opening game of the season at Carrow Road.
Baggies forward Jimmy Jay-Morgan crosses it into Norwich's six-yard box at pace, flying by the outstretched hand of Canaries keeper Vladan Kovacevic and into the path of Albion striker Aune Heggebo.
The Norwegian jumps, seemingly trying to guide it in with his foot but it hits his hand instead and flies into the net.
Did he mean to handball it? Hard to tell at the speed it all happened.
Norwich players protest, but referee Tim Robinson and his ******* istants did not see it and the goal is given.

#baggies

BMW Championship - round one leaderboard
-6 R McIlroy (NI), W Clark (US), C Gotterup (US), J.J. Spain (US), G Woodland (US); -5 R Hisatsune (Jpn)
Selected others: -4 A Fitzpatrick (Eng), L Aberg (Swe), M Thorbjornsen (US); -3 M Fitzpatrick (Eng); -2 R MacIntyre (Sco), A Rai (Eng); -1 T Fleetwood (Eng), J Rose (Eng)
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Rory McIlroy said a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship.

#fitzpatrick

As reported by Kicker, there is expected to be large-scale protests throughout the DFB Pokal this weekend, as fans demand the abolishment of VAR.
Throughout the weekend, 64 teams ranging from the Bundesliga down to the Oberliga will be taking part in Germany's national cup competition. Whilst the use of Video **** istant Referee (VAR) will not be used in round one, fans of several clubs will still be making their voices heard as they attempt to scrap the technology within the game.
In a joint statement signed by various supporters from different clubs, they argue that the emotional side of the game, which makes football so special, is being ruined due to the use of VAR.
"In the first round of the cup, which is now starting, we are seeing football as it should be: without VAR, and therefore authentic, immediate, and full of emotion. We want to return to this state permanently and therefore demand the abolition of the Video **** istant Referee in German football."
The statement continues:

#throughout

Well, it looks like PFL Tampa might not be Cris Cyborg's farewell after all.
The PFL has dubbed Cyborg's (29-2) main event bout against former UFC contender and recent signee Ketlen Vieira (16-5) as her retirement from MMA. Although that might still be the case, Cyborg revealed to MMA Junkie that her MMA retirement is not set in stone. Cyborg's women's featherweight **** le defense on Saturday will be her last fight on her current PFL deal, and she's undecided on whether she'll compete beyond that.
"This could be my last fight, but this is my last fight in my contract," Cyborg told MMA Junkie Radio. "I'm really focused on Ketlen Vieira, but I'm not sure what's going to happen after. These last two years, I've been saying maybe it can be my last year, my last year, and I have a lot of projects after I retire, but this is going to be my last fight in my contract. Maybe, maybe (I'll continue fighting). I'm not sure it's going to happen."
Cyborg has been contemplating retirement for quite some time, given her age and her 20 years of fighting professionally in MMA. However, despite the mileage, she still feels elite, and her PFL women's featherweight **** le proves it.
"These last three years, I've always been saying it could be my last fight," Cyborg said. "Even with my team, I already planned my life: 'OK, this can be my last fight these last three years.' I think it's important you set up like this, because of my age; I'm 41 years old. I know I'm fighting better than (when I was) 21 years. I feel better at 41 than 21. I train smart; I recover. I do everything for me, so I can compete on a higher level, continue to compete at a higher level at 41 years of age. I'm very grateful. I just focus now on this fight. I know anything could happen.

#years #cyborg #going #happen

MASON − The third round of the Cincinnati Open continues on Tuesday, Aug. 18 from the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
The Monday session featured several stellar matches between some of the biggest stars in tennis. Serena Williams made her first Cincinnati Open appearance since 2022, teaming up with sister, Venus, in doubles. The Williams sisters fell in a three-set tie break to Mason native Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk.
On the ATP side, top-seeded Alexander Zverev is on the hunt for his second Cincinnati Open finals. He prevailed in a tight Center Court battle over France's Terence Atmane.
More: American men chase Cincinnati Open **** le after 20-year drought
Replay | Third round ATP, WTA Cincinnati Open results from Aug. 17

#williams #Third #tennis