Watkins' devastating injury shakes up women's NCAA tournament landscape

Demaryius Thomas, the former Denver Broncos wide receiver, has been elected to the team's Ring of Fame in his first year of eligibility, making him the 13th first-ballot selection and the 38th member overall. Thomas, who passed away in 2021, will be honored during a ceremony on October 17 when the Broncos face the New York Giants. Known for his remarkable performances, including a pivotal 80-yard touchdown in the 2011 playoffs and contributing to the...

Novak Djokovic commenced his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straightforward 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 victory over Mackenzie McDonald at the French Open. Women's contenders Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva also advanced, with Gauff defeating Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2, and Andreeva overcoming Cristina Bucsa 6-4, 6-3. Other notable results included Daniil Medvedev's first-round exit and Jack Draper's victory, while Jessica Pegula and Victoria Azarenka progressed comfortably in the women's draw. Full Article

The Phoenix Mercury have made a strong start to the WNBA season with a 3-1 record, thanks in part to three undrafted rookies: Kathryn Westbeld, Monique Akoa Makani, and Lexi Held, along with Janelle Salaün from the Golden State Valkyries. Salaün has quickly become a standout for the Valkyries, averaging 14 points and 6 rebounds, while Westbeld, Akoa Makani, and Held are contributing significantly to the Mercury's success, with Westbeld averaging 6 points and Akoa...

At Castle Combe, Formula Vee returned for the first time since 2018 during the May Madness event, where champion Matt Harbot (AHS Dominator) achieved his fourth consecutive win. Local driver John Hughes, racing a Scarab Mk5 after a six-year hiatus, initially outsmarted Harbot in the first race but ultimately lost the lead due to a mistake at Bobbies. The event featured varying weather conditions, including dry spells and a monsoon, keeping the competition intense and...

Summary Novak Djokovic overcame challenging windy and wet conditions to defeat American Mackie McDonald in the first round of the French Open, winning the match 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday. In addition to Djokovic's victory, Alexander Zverev also advanced in the tournament, while Daniil Medvedev faced a tough loss after a nearly four-hour match against Cameron Norrie. This round showcased the resilience of top players like Djokovic amid adverse weather conditions and the unpredictability of...

UCLA softball, led by coach Kelly Inouye-Perez, advanced to the Women’s College World Series for a record 33rd time after defeating South Carolina in a Super Regional series. Despite losing the first game 9-2, the Bruins rallied to win the next two games 5-4 and 5-0, showcasing what Inouye-Perez calls “Bruin Magic.” South Carolina's season ended under first-year coach Ashley Chastain Woodard, who expressed pride in the team's accomplishments despite the heartbreak of not reaching...