RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka won in straight sets against Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to bring her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. It was also his 21st victory in his last 22 matches.Seventh-seeded Zheng lost the last three matches as his concentration waned and also appeared to have lost track of the score. After hitting a backhand long on match point, Zheng walked to her chair on what she seemed to think was a change of ends instead of going…
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Fernando Valenzuela had a profound impact about the Dodgers, Major League Baseball, Los Angeles and beyond.The Times introduces readers to his Mexican roots, Fernandomania and his immense impact after his baseball career ended in a new book titled “Fernando Valenzuela: Amor Eterno.” The book chronicling the life and legacy of a Dodgers legend is now available for pre-sale.This 160-page book features award-winning photography and reporting from The Times, with some pages in Spanish.The book can be ordered now for a discounted rate of $38 and will ship by March 21.Sign up for more Dodgers news with Dodgers Dugout. Delivered at…
Officials missed it when Rams linebacker Bryon Young grabbed Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold’s facemask for game security during their Week 8 matchup. The league office — as well as the rest of the world – did not miss this opportunity.The NFL fined Young $7,014.19 for the offense.This is the closest the league will come to publicly admitting its mistake. It remains unclear whether those responsible have been or will be punished for this error. If they really didn’t see it, what are they supposed to do?Here’s what the NFL is supposed to do. Use replay review to get it right.During…
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PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev reached the Paris Masters final for the second time after beating former champion Holger Rune 6-3, 7-6 (4) on Saturday.Zverev, finalist here in 2020, will then face 2018 champion Karen Khachanov or Frenchman Ugo Humbert, 15th seed.Victory on Sunday would give Zverev a seventh Masters title and also move him past top-ranked Jannik Sinner for the most wins on the ATP Tour this year. They are tied at 65.Rune saved a match point with a brilliant crosscourt forehand, but third-seeded Zverev kept his composure on the next ball with a crisp backhand volley to the…
Report: Ray refuses to opt out of Giants contract to stay with the team originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay AreaIt seems Robbie Ray will remain with the Giants for at least the next two MLB seasons.The left-handed pitcher has declined the opt-out clause in his contract with the Giants, ESPN MLB Insider Jess Passan reported Saturday morning, citing sources, meaning he will remain in San Francisco for the 2025 and 2026.He has two years and $50 million remaining on the five-year, $115 million contract he signed with the Seattle Mariners ahead of the 2022 season.Left-hander Robbie Ray has not…
The Patriots will have their young quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Titans.New England announced Saturday that Drake Maye has agreed to concussion protocol and been removed from the injury report.He should start against Tennessee.Maye suffered a concussion in last week’s win over the Jets. He participated on a limited basis in practice all week.The third overall pick in this year’s draft, Maye has completed 63.1 percent of his passes for 564 yards with five touchdowns and two interceptions in his four appearances with three starts. He also rushed for 114 yards with a touchdown.
NEW YORK, New York — Prior to their practice at Madison Square Garden, the New York Islanders team announced that Mathew Barzal has been placed on long-term injured reserve (LTIR), while Adam Pelech has been placed on injured reserve ( IR).Both players have a 4-6 week recovery time.Here are the other announcements:By #Islands General Manager Lou Lamoriello:-Barzal LTIR, absent 4-6 weeks (top)-Pelech IR, 4-6 week release (top)-Reilly daily-Romanov will not skate, day to day-Hutton & Bolduc reminder– Stefen Rosner (@stefen_rosner) November 2, 2024Barzal suffered an upper-body injury Wednesday night in Columbus and left the road trip after the game.Placing the…