NEW YORK (AP) — There’s a larger contingent of Americans in the U.S. Open men’s bracket than at any time in the past quarter-century. Might be the best crop in nearly that long, too, and two of the leaders — Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton — got the tournament started on Sunday with dominant performances. Shelton, the No. 6 seed and twice a Grand Slam semifinalist, needed just 2 … [Read more...] about Ben Shelton, Taylor Fritz get American men off to strong start at US Open
Taiwan shuts out Nevada 7-0 to win its first Little League World Series title since 1996
By ALEXANDRA WENSKOSKI and AMANDA VOGT SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — It might not have been perfect, but for Taiwan it was still pretty great. Lin Chin-Tse retired the first 13 batters he faced and allowed just one hit in five innings as Taiwan beat Nevada 7-0 in the Little League World Series championship Sunday, ending a 29-year title drought for the Taiwanese. Taiwan won … [Read more...] about Taiwan shuts out Nevada 7-0 to win its first Little League World Series title since 1996
Daily Horoscope for August 25, 2025
General Daily Insight for August 25, 2025 Finding balance is something we can presently handle. The impressionable Moon passes into levelheaded Libra, encouraging us to read the room and reflect before we act. Pleasure planet Venus then enters flamboyant Leo at 12:27 pm EDT, bringing our passions close to the surface. However, Venus goes on to trine disciplined Saturn, keeping … [Read more...] about Daily Horoscope for August 25, 2025
Orioles’ David Rubenstein, Mike Elias hope Basallo extension is just the start
Immediately after the news conference ended, David Rubenstein rose from his chair and walked over to a few of his younger employees. He first chatted with Adley Rutschman. He then talked with Colton Cowser and Gunnar Henderson. Rubenstein speaking with members of the Orioles’ young core isn’t particularly notable. It coming just moments after a news conference about the … [Read more...] about Orioles’ David Rubenstein, Mike Elias hope Basallo extension is just the start
Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson wants ‘winning culture’ for potential long-term deal
Gunnar Henderson was one of at least a dozen Orioles players who showed up early to Camden Yards on Saturday to support the youngest among them. Samuel Basallo, just 21 years old and less than a week into his big league career, celebrated his eight-year, $67 million contract extension with the Orioles on Saturday with a news conference. In attendance was owner David Rubenstein, … [Read more...] about Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson wants ‘winning culture’ for potential long-term deal